Bolt Unveils Sh14 Billion Investment Plan to Improve Road Safety in Kenya.
Bolt Africa Safety Manager Hazel Omune and General Manager Kenya, rides, Linda Ndungu during the launch of a KES. 14 billion Safety Campaign to raise awareness of safety features and scale preventative measures to help prevent safety cases. Bolt has committed Sh14 billion over the next three years to improve safety and raise awareness in…
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Huawei launches AppCube Hackathon to accelerate digital growth in Kenya.
Lin Xiaonan, Director of Delivery and Service at Huawei Kenya, speaking at the launch of the AppCube Hackathon at the Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi, on November 6, 2024 Huawei has launched the AppCube Hackathon, aiming to drive digital innovation across Kenya. This initiative seeks to inspire developers, students, and businesses to “build big” using Huawei’s…
Harriette Chiggai Calls for Urgent Action on Gender Equality.
Harriette Chiggai, the Presidential Advisor on Women’s Rights calling for urgent action on gender equality at Sarova Stanley Hotel, Nairobi on November 5, 2024. Harriette Chiggai, the Presidential Advisor on Women’s Rights, has urged all sectors of society to unite and take urgent action to promote gender equality in Kenya. Speaking at a gathering focused…
SHA programme under fire for restricting access to critical care for NCD patients.
The Caucus of Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Patient-Lead Organisations has expressed grave concerns about Kenya’s Social Health Authority (SHA) programme, claiming that it has disrupted access to essential healthcare for patients with chronic diseases. A survey of public, private and mission hospitals in Nairobi, Kiambu, Meru and Bomet counties conducted by the NCD Caucus on 24-25…
Kenya Achieves Major Milestones In Reducing Cost of Living.
Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura giving a press statement on the state of the nation on November 4, 2024. Government spokesperson, Isaac Mwaura, announced today that Kenya has made significant progress in reducing the cost of living, marking a major milestone in its Beta Plan. Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, he outlined how these…
AFIDEP unveils critical findings on maternal and child health in Kenya.
Dr Estella Waiguru, from the division of reproductive health, maternal and childhealth at the ministry of health during the dissemination workshop of findings from back on track project of the African Institute for development policy (AFIDEP). The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) today released groundbreaking findings from its three-year Back-on-Track initiative. This major project,…
Adele Dejak reopens at Village Market, Nairobi: Reviving Kenyan heritage and showcasing global appeal.
Adele Dejak reopens at Village Market, Nairobi. The much-anticipated reopening of Adele Dejak’s flagship store at Village Market marks a significant moment for the renowned Kenyan luxury fashion brand. After a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adele Dejak returns with a renewed commitment to honouring Kenyan heritage through sustainable and artisanal fashion. The grand…
FAWE launches landmark report on teenage pregnancy, honours top gender journalists
FAWE Kenya, in partnership with Mastercard Foundation Launches Situational Analysis Report on Teenage Pregnancies in Kenya. The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has launched a landmark situational analysis report on teenage pregnancy in Kenya, providing critical insights into the prevalence, causes and socio-economic impact of the problem. The report, entitled ‘Situational Analysis on Teen…
Kenya launches SCEJU project to empower youth as climate leaders.
From left: Mary Ndugu, Slum Upgrading Department (National Government); Linda Munyao, CSUDP Board Member; Prof. Alfred Omenya, Technical Advisor, SCEJU Project Steering Committee; Bastion Schulz, Country Representative, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Kenya Office; and George Wasonga, Chief Executive Officer, Civil Society Urban Development Platform during the launch of SCEJU project on October 31, In a significant…
Celebrating 50 Years of World Vision Kenya, A partnership for child protection and community transformation
Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, at the celebration of World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. At World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary celebrations, both the government and the organisation reaffirmed their commitment to creating a safer and more prosperous future for…