University of Nairobi Leads International Mother Language Day Celebrations.
Institutions from across the country gathered to commemorate International Mother Language Day (IMLD). Themed “Make Languages Count for Sustainable Development,” the event united students, linguists, and language advocates in a common commitment to preserving indigenous languages as essential pillars of cultural identity and development. The celebration highlighted the importance of mother tongues in education, communication…
Peace MuthokaDTB Eyes More Lending as Kenya’s Economy Stabilizes.
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has projected an increase in lending to individuals and small businesses as Kenya’s economy continues to recover from last year’s challenges. The bank believes that with steady growth and economic stability, access to credit will improve significantly. Speaking at the DTB Economic and Sustainability Forum in Nairobi, DTB Kenya Chief Executive…
Boda Boda Operators reject Bill, Threaten Nationwide Protests.
Boda boda operators across Kenya have vowed to oppose a proposed Senate bill, calling it unfair and punitive. They claim the bill was drafted without their input and have rejected it in its entirety. Speaking in Nairobi, the executive chairman of the Boda Boda Safety Association of Kenya (BAK), along with Nairobi County officials, criticized…
YOUNG GOLFERS TO BATTLE WITH THE PROS AT THE 2025 MAGICAL KENYA OPEN.
Those who beat the pros will win an Absa Junior bank account loaded with KES 50,000 Twenty young Kenyan golfers will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to test their skills against some of the best golfers in the world at the Magical Kenya Open 2025, thanks to Absa Bank Kenya. Dubbed the 2025 Absa ‘Beat the…
Maisha Magic Plus to Debut New Drama, Sarabi.
Maisha Magic Plus is set to launch Sarabi, a captivating new drama series that takes viewers on an emotional journey through love, betrayal and redemption premiering on Monday, 24 February. Set in the picturesque fictional Vuno Zuri Coffee Farm, Sarabi follows the life of Matthew MacOdimba who starts working as a coffee picker at a coffee plantation…
UoN Leader Criticized for Mismanaging the Institution.
The University of Nairobi (UoN) is in turmoil. Prof. Amukowa Anangwe, the chairman of the council, is accused of overstepping his mandate and interfering in the management of the university. Dr. Maloba Wekesa, the secretary general of UoN chapter of Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU), has raised the alarm over what he calls blatant disregard…
Amref Health Africa Charts New Path in Health Financing.
Amref Health Africa has taken a bold step in shaping the future of health financing across Africa by leading discussions on the transition of the Strategic Africa Resource Center (SPARC) project. The high-level meeting, held today, focused on Amref’s ongoing role in optimizing health sector resources and improving service delivery on the continent. SPARC, funded…
Experts push for women’s empowerment in agriculture.
Experts, policymakers and activists from across Africa have gathered for a two-day forum aimed at strengthening the role of women in agriculture and food systems. The event, organized in partnership with the German government through GIZ, aims to amplify women’s voices while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Speaking at the forum, Laban Kiplagat, Permanent Secretary for…
NBA AFRICA AND SAFARICOM’S M-PESA LAUNCH LEAGUE’S MOST EXPANSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM IN EAST AFRICA .
-Series of Regional M-PESA Jr. NBA Tournaments Will Reach More Than 10,000 Boys and Girls in Nairobi. NBA Africa and Safaricom M-Pesa the region’s leading technology company, launched the M-PESA Jr. NBA program, which will provide basketball development and financial literacy programming to more than 10,000 boys and girls in Nairobi, Mombasa, Eldoret, and Kisumu, marking the league’s most…
Glass House PR CEO Appointed to SABRE Awards Africa Jury.
Glass House PR Limited Founder and CEO, Mary Njoki, has been appointed as a judge for the prestigious SABRE Awards Africa 2025. The SABRE Awards (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation, and Engagement) is the largest public relations awards program in the world. Organized by PRovoke Media, the awards recognize excellence in public relations campaigns in…