Women Lead Peace Efforts in Climate-Driven Conflicts, Africa CSID Report Shows.
A new report launched today reveals the untapped power of women in resolving climate conflicts. The study, released at Heron Hotel by the Africa Centre for Sustainable and Inclusive Development (CSID), highlights how women in Baringo County’s indigenous communities are bridging divides amid worsening droughts and violence. Despite facing displacement and insecurity, women from the…
Peace MuthokaKenyan Filmmaker To Debut Feature Film BOBO on Showmax.
Local filmmaker and MultiChoice Talent Factory alumni Maurice Muendo is set to have his directorial debut film, BOBO, premiere on Showmax this May. The film comes to the African streamer following its premiere at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival, where it received rave reviews. BOBO follows a promising young woman who misses a chance to…
Bic Donates 150,000 Pens To Transform Students’ Learning Experience .
BIC, a world leader in stationery, lighters, and shavers, recently concluded the fifth edition of its flagship initiative, Buy Me and BIC Will Donate a Pen. In collaboration with CFK Africa, the initiative aims to drive a nation-wide movement to help empower students in need and bridge a critical resource gap in Kenyan classrooms. BIC…
From Slum to Estate: President to Hand Over First Affordable Housing Units in Mukuru.
The government’s affordable housing initiative has reached a major milestone, with the first beneficiaries set to receive their keys in a historic ceremony tomorrow. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that President William Ruto will personally hand over 1,080 units at the newly upgraded Mukuru Estate a symbolic transformation from its former identity as Mukuru Slums….
Youth For Kenya Demands Answers After Tanzania Deports Kenyan Leader Martha Karua.
The Youth For Kenya (YFK) organization has formally petitioned the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi, demanding answers over the controversial deportation of prominent Kenyan lawyer and political leader Martha Karua. The group, led by Secretary-General Brian Midiwo, submitted an official protest letter today, condemning Tanzania’s decision to deport Karua, who had traveled to the country…
Huawei Kenya, Equity Group Launch ICT Academy at Konza to Boost Digital Skill.
Huawei Kenya, Equity Group Foundation, and the Open University of Kenya (OUK) have launched the Huawei ICT Academy at Konza Technopolis. The initiative aims to equip over 10,000 learners with digital skills in key sectors like health, agriculture, and fintech. Located at Kenya’s premier smart city, the academy will strengthen OUK’s role in future-ready education….
Huawei Unveils Revolutionary Hybrid Cooling Energy Storage System for East Africa.
Huawei Digital Power Eastern Africa has launched the world’s first hybrid cooling Energy Storage System (ESS) tailored for the commercial and industrial sector. The groundbreaking FusionSolar LUNA2000-215 Series ESS was unveiled at the Huawei Eastern Africa Fusion Solar Launch in Nairobi, marking a major leap toward smarter, sustainable energy solutions in the region. This innovative…
Kenyan Students Set to Represent the Country at Global Huawei ICT Competition in China.
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with the Government of Kenya through the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has officially flagged off 12 outstanding university and TVET students who will represent Kenya at the Huawei ICT Competition Global Final 2024–2025. The event, taking place in Shenzhen, China, from May 20 to…
MICDE Launches Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at Huawei Cloud Summit 2025.
The Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy (MICDE) launched the Kenya AI & Cloud Pioneer Initiative at the Huawei Cloud Kenya Summit 2025. The event, themed “Accelerate Intelligence, Ignite Smart Kenya,” aims to position Kenya as a regional leader in AI and cloud computing. The summit brought together more than 500 leaders from…
Kenya Bans 50 Toxic Pesticides in Landmark Move for Food Safety.
The Kenyan government has banned over 50 harmful pesticide products, marking a major victory for public health and environmental activists. The move, announced by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe on May 7, 2025, aims to protect farmers, consumers, and ecosystems from hazardous chemicals. Civil society groups have praised the ban but warn that enforcement will…