Regional Centre of Excellence Unveils Innovative Data Geoportal to Boost Ecosystem Conservation in Africa
The Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management has launched a cutting-edge Data Geoportal platform to promote open access to critical ecosystem data. The launch, which took place on September 30th, 2024, at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi, marks a significant step in…
Peace MuthokaNairobi’s Halloween Scene Gets a Boost with Homeboyz and Sarit’s Festival of Frights.
Homeboyz Entertainment has teamed up with Sarit Expo Centre to launch an electrifying Halloween event set to take Nairobi’s social scene by storm. The announcement was made on September 30th during a colorful launch ceremony at the Sarit Expo Centre, where the two companies unveiled their plans for the highly anticipated Festival of Frights. The…
Kenyan Government Launches Social Health Authority to Boost Universal Health Coverage
Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura addresses the media during the official launch of the Social Health Authority (SHA) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on September 25, 2024. The Kenyan government has unveiled the Social Health Authority (SHA), a groundbreaking initiative aimed at delivering Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for all citizens. This…
PS Omollo Calls for United Effort to Tackle Cybersecurity Threats
Interior PS Raymond Omollo stresses the need to strengthen Kenya’s cybersecurity during CyberWeek Africa 2024 at the University of Nairobi on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has emphasized the urgent need to fortify Kenya’s cybersecurity framework to safeguard the nation’s digital future. At the opening of the second CyberWeek Africa 2024…
Athena Akwacha Diamantidis Breaks Record, Sets Sights on Global Success.
At just nine years old, Athena Akwacha Diamantidis, a student at Braeburn Garden Estate School (BGE), is making waves in the swimming world. Recently, she secured first place at the East African Inter Braeburn Gala, where she competed in the 25m Freestyle for Girls 9 & Under. Athena’s remarkable time of 15.90 seconds broke the…
Horror Blaze at Hillside School: 19 Students Dead, 4 Battling for Life.
Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura, CBS, during a Press briefing at KICC Tower, Friday, September 13, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. In a devastating fire at Hillside School last week, 19 boys tragically lost their lives, leaving the country in shock. The fire, which swept through the dormitory as the students slept, has caused…
Government Dismisses Claims of JKIA Sale, Unveils $750M Modernization Deal.
Government spokesman Isaac Mwaura speaking during a press briefing at KICC, Nairobi on September 5, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. The Kenyan government has firmly rejected claims that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has been sold to an Indian investor, clarifying that the ongoing deal is a public-private partnership aimed at upgrading the aging facility. Speaking…
African Disability Pre-Summit Paves the Way for Global Change.
By Peace Muthoka. Africa took a major step forward in disability advocacy as the African Disability Forum (ADF) and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) hosted the first African Regional Pre-Summit. Co-hosted by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the summit followed the African Disability Conference, held from September 2-4, 2024, in…