MARKUP II Launched at EAC Business Summit to Boost SME Exports
MARKUP II Launched at EAC Business Summit to Boost SME Exports By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 25, 2026 — The second phase of the Market Access Upgrade Programme, MARKUP II, has been officially launched during the high-level East African Business and Investment Summit, signaling renewed efforts to strengthen small and medium enterprises across the region….
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EAC Pressed to Speed Up SAATM to Drive Investment Growth
EAC Pressed to Speed Up SAATM to Drive Investment Growth By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 25, 2026 — The East African Community must accelerate the implementation of the Single African Air Transport Market to unlock trade and investment across the continent. That message came in a statement delivered on behalf of Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General…
KenGen Deepens Support for Drivers Ahead of 2026 WRC Safari Rally
KenGen Deepens Support for Drivers Ahead of 2026 WRC Safari Rally By Peace Muthoka Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has intensified its support for local rally drivers as preparations gather pace for the 2026 WRC Safari Rally scheduled for March 12–15. The energy giant has formalised sponsorship for Azeli Ishmael and Andrew Muiruri, reinforcing its…
GBB Forum in Nairobi Connects Green Startups to Capital for Industrial Growth
GBB Forum in Nairobi Connects Green Startups to Capital for Industrial Growth By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 24, 2026 — The Pan-African Green Business Building (GBB) Forum has renewed focus on green industrial growth after bringing together more than 150 investors, startup founders and industry leaders in Nairobi. The UK-funded forum, held under the Manufacturing…
Industry Leaders Chart Kenya’s Next Payments Phase
Industry Leaders Chart Kenya’s Next Payments Phase By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 24, 2026 – Kenya is preparing for the next phase of its payment infrastructure as industry leaders call for faster systems, stronger interoperability, and seamless cross-border capabilities. These issues dominated a high-level media roundtable convened by Verto in Nairobi. The forum brought together…
ISSAD 2026 in Nairobi Puts GBS Prevention at the Heart of Global Health Talks
Dr Hellen Barsosio, a Clinical Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine Collaboration By Peace Muthoka February 23, 2026 – Nairobi is hosting the 2026 International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD), bringing global attention to the fight against Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a leading cause…
Bandari Youth Retain Coast Crown as Free Nation, Jackals Shine at BingwaFest in Kwale
Bandari Youth Retain Coast Crown as Free Nation, Jackals Shine at BingwaFest in Kwale By Editorial Team Kwale, February 23, 2026: Defending champions Bandari Youth reaffirmed their supremacy at the Betika BingwaFest Coast edition, cruising to a convincing 3–0 win over SS Assad in the men’s football final at Kwale Stadium to retain their crown in style. After a balanced opening phase, Bandari Youth broke the deadlock…
Kenya Launches Landmark Counter Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum to Strengthen Rule of Law
Kenya Launches Landmark Counter Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum to Strengthen Rule of Law By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, February 23, 2026 — Kenya has taken a bold step in the fight against terrorism after the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions officially launched the Counter Terrorism and Counter Financing of Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum. The curriculum now…
The Nairobi Hospital Earns Dual ISO Certification in Environmental and Workplace Safety Standards
The Nairobi Hospital Earns Dual ISO Certification in Environmental and Workplace Safety Standards By Editorial Team NAIROBI, February 19, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital has achieved a major milestone after securing two internationally recognized certifications in environmental management and occupational health and safety. The hospital received ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System (EMS) recertification for the…
Pascal Tokodi, Azziad Nasenya to reunite on Maisha Magic Plus’ Lazizi
Pascal Tokodi, Azziad Nasenya to reunite on Maisha Magic Plus’ Lazizi By Peace Muthoka 18 February 2026 – Selina co-stars Pascal Tokodi and Azziad Nasenya are the latest stars to join Maisha Magic Plus’ telenovela Lazizi, stepping into the story at a moment where power, fear, and ambition are already on a knife’s edge. Produced…