Government Boosts Security With New Armored Vehicles.
The government has stepped up efforts to boost security in high-risk areas with the introduction of 10 new armored police vehicles. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen unveiled the mine-resistant, ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles at the General Service Unit (GSU) headquarters in Nairobi on Thursday, emphasizing their role in fighting crime and ensuring the safety of officers….
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Echo Network Africa Rebrands to ENAF, Expands Vision for Women’s Empowerment.
Echo Network Africa (ENA) has officially rebranded to Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) in a bold move aimed at expanding its reach and impact across Africa. The rebranding was unveiled during a ceremony at the foundation’s offices along Muchai Drive, Ngong Road, marking a new chapter in its commitment to gender equality and social transformation….
Barriers to School Re-Entry for Adolescent Mothers.
Adolescent mothers in Kenya continue to face significant challenges in resuming their education despite the country’s school re-entry policy. Maurice Mutisya, Director of Zizi Afrique Foundation highlighted key barriers preventing young mothers from returning to school. New research conducted by Zizi Afrique Foundation shows that counties such as Siaya, Samburu and Mombasa are grappling with…
Hemingways Watamu to Host Friends of Kenya Fishing Tournament 2025 Edition.
Hemingways Watamu is set to host the 21st edition of the Friends of Kenya Fishing Tournament, Kenya’s only 36-hour sport fishing competition. The tournament taking place on March 4th and 5th is a highly anticipated annual event that brings together local and international anglers for an unparalleled fishing experience that combines competition, camaraderie, and a strong commitment…
ICIPE Hosts Pioneering One Health Workshop.
Scientists and stakeholders from different countries gathered at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (ICIPE) in Nairobi for a transformative gender training workshop. The workshop focused on integrating the One Health approach with gender equality in agri-food systems and attracted participants from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya and beyond. Discussions centered on how gender integration…
Saccos Urged To Embrace Digital Solutions To Enable Seamless And Efficient Management.
Savings and Credit Cooperatives (Saccos) have been encouraged to adopt digital solutions to enhance seamless and efficient management while improving service delivery to their customers. Speaking during an interview with journalists in Mombasa, Safaricom’s Chief Enterprise Business Officer, Cynthia Kropac, emphasised the need for Saccos to embrace digital transformation by adopting platforms such as MySacco, which…
Kenya, Australia Launch KSh 287M Green Initiative.
A new Australian Government-funded research initiative focused on land restoration in Kenya was launched today with an AUD 3.5 million (KSH 287 million) commitment. The project unveiled by Dr. Jane Njuguna, Director of the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) in Nairobi, aims to boost regreening efforts across the country. Supported by the Australian Centre for…
Olympic and St. Johns’ Junior Secondary Schools win the inaugural M-PESA Jr. NBA Nairobi Edition.
St. Johns’ Junior Secondary School from Korogocho and Kibera’s Olympic Junior Secondary School are the new champions of the M-PESA Jr.NBA Nairobi edition. In a tightly contested 5-on-5 Boys’ final, St. John’s JSS edged out Olympic JSS 16-13 in a mouth-watering showdown at the Sabis International School Basketball Arena. St. John’s Byron Onyango set the…
Glass House PR Launches ‘The Glass House PR Report.
Glass House PR, a leading Pan-African public relations firm, has launched the Glass House PR Report on the state of public relations in Africa. The report engaged over 28 public relations agencies from at least fifteen (15) countries across the continent, representing North, South, East, and West Africa, along with insights from industry . The…
Afropop Sensation Guchi Delights Kenyan Fans With Nairobi Visit, Kenya .
Nigerian Afropop artist, Ugochi Lydia Onuoha, popularly known as Guchi, has landed in Kenya to the delight of her rabid fan base. The Jennifer hitmaker, whose music has resonated deeply with Kenyan audiences, expressed her excitement during a press conference in Nairobi today. “I am so happy to be in Kenya,” Guchi exclaimed, her face…