President of The Architects Alliance,Sylvia Kasanga Leads Push for Self-Regulation to Curb Building Risks
Sylvia Kasanga, President of The Architects Alliance, speaks during The Lift forum in Nairobi, where she led calls for stronger professional self-regulation to enhance safety in the construction sector By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, April 1, 2026 — The Architects Alliance has intensified calls for reforms in Kenya’s construction sector, with its President Sylvia Kasanga leading…
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Vaccines Emerge as Key Weapon Against Rising Drug Resistance in Kenya
Officials from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP), and One Health Trust pose for a group photo during the launch of the AMR policy brief . By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, March 27, 2026 — Health experts have warned that antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is fast becoming a “silent pandemic” in Kenya…
Activists Challenge COTU Elections Over Transparency Concerns
Activists Challenge COTU Elections Over Transparency Concerns By Editorial Team A fresh storm has hit Kenya’s labour movement after activists raised sharp concerns over the transparency and legality of recent elections at the Central Organization of Trade Unions (Kenya). The concerns were flagged by Mtetezi, a grassroots economic justice movement, which accused the union of…
Securing safe water for communities in Africa
By Editorial Team 24 Mar 2026 – This year’s World Water Day marked on March 22, 2025, we spoke with Dr Jonas Bayuo, a Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology (PASET) – Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif) scholar from Ghana. Dr Bayuo earned his PhD at the Nelson Mandela African Institution of…
Nuclear Energy Key to Kenya’s 10,000MW Power Dream
President William Ruto addresses the International Conference on Nuclear Energy at KICC, Nairobi County, on March 25, 2026 By Peace Muthoka Kenya is stepping up its search for reliable and affordable electricity, with nuclear power now taking centre stage in the country’s long-term energy plan. President William Ruto says the move will help expand power…
Habitat for Humanity launches “Let’s Open the Door” campaign to spotlight global housing crisis
Habitat for Humanity launches “Let’s Open the Door” campaign to spotlight global housing crisis By Jones Kimanzi 24 March 2026 — Habitat for Humanity has launched a new global campaign, Let’s Open the Door, aimed at raising awareness of the growing housing crisis and mobilising action across more than 60 countries. The campaign, unveiled across Africa and…
Nairobi HR Leaders Urged to Turn Inclusion Talk into Action
Nairobi HR Leaders Urged to Turn Inclusion Talk into Action By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 24, 2026 – HR leaders in Nairobi have been challenged to move beyond conversations and take deliberate steps toward building inclusive workplaces for persons with disabilities. The call emerged during the Kenya Business and Disability Network (KBDN) HR Leaders Breakfast…
MRM, Crown Paints Partner to Ease Home Finishing for Kenyans
MRM Head of Sales- Building Solutions and Steel Geoff Antony (Right) and Crown Paints Group Marketing Manager Kelvin Munyi (left) during the announcement of a strategic partnership to award customers who purchase Lifestile Coated Roof tiles worth KSH 550,000and above. By Editorial Team Nairobi, March 24, 2026 — Mabati Rolling Mills (MRM), a member of…
Kigali Hosts Key AI Conference to Shape East Africa’s Future
Kigali Hosts Key AI Conference to Shape East Africa’s Future By Peace Muthoka KIGALI, RWANDA, March 24, 2026 — The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO), in partnership with the Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA), will host the 4th East African Community Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Conference from March 30 to April…
Maa Leaders Push Agenda in Talks with Oburu Odinga
Maa Leaders Push Agenda in Talks with Oburu Odinga By Peace Muthoka A delegation of Maa leaders has held a strategic meeting with Oburu Odinga, in a move aimed at strengthening regional representation and advancing community priorities. The meeting, led by Hezena Lemaletian, brought together leaders from Kajiado and Narok for a candid discussion on…