Groundbreaking Digital Initiative Expands to Empower SMEs and Kenyan Youth.
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in collaboration with Twiva, has officially launched the second cohort of the Twende Digital Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and enhance the digital capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through social commerce. The launch event, held in Nairobi, marks a crucial milestone in transforming…
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East African Artists Reimagine Home and Environment.
Photo: Jared Onyango during a media interview held at Rosslyn Rievera. The UJUZI Program’s debut exhibition, “Walking on a Dream,” is captivating audiences by presenting the evolving artistic visions of three talented East African artists—Elias Mung’ora, Jared Onyango, and Sandra Wauye. The exhibition highlights the ongoing creative journeys of these artists, who are exploring a…
Concern Worldwide and USAID Launch FERN Project to Support Flood-Hit Communities in Mukuru Slums
Country Director for Concern Worldwide Kenya, Wairimu Wahome, Country Director for Concern Worldwide Kenya during a Press briefing held at Mukuru Slums Development. Concern Worldwide Kenya, in partnership with Mukuru Slums Development Projects (MSDP) and USAID, officially launched the FERN Project on Friday, October 4th. The initiative, part of the U.S. Government’s support to Kenya…
Ministry of Roads and Transport Unveils Enhanced Commuter Rail Service in Nairobi.
The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir during the commissioning of the Nairobi Commuter Rail (NCR) station on Wednesday, October. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, has officially launched the enhanced Nairobi Commuter Rail (NCR) service, describing it as a transformative step for the city’s transport network. “The rehabilitation of…
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…
Nairobi’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…