Duale Backs Indigenous Foods and Knowledge to Drive Health, Innovation and Local Jobs
Duale Backs Indigenous Foods and Knowledge to Drive Health, Innovation and Local Jobs By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — Kenya is looking to its rich indigenous knowledge and biodiversity to develop safer, healthier products, strengthen local manufacturing and create new economic opportunities, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said. Duale said traditional…
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Fake News Alert: No Confirmation of Claims That Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Was Attacked
By Staff Reporter. NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — A claim circulating on social media alleging that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano was attacked by goons while on her way to work has not been verified and should not be treated as factual. The claim, shared in a social media post attributed to “Son Of…
High Court orders criminal case against Kotecha, Midland Hauliers to proceed
High Court orders criminal case against Kotecha, Midland Hauliers to proceed By Peace Muthoka The High Court in Nairobi has dismissed an application seeking to halt and withdraw criminal proceedings against businessman Jayesh Kumar Kotecha Prabhudas and Midland Hauliers Limited, ruling that the case should proceed to its full course. Justice Alexander Muasya Muteti, sitting…
Africa’s Business Heroes Unveil 20 Entrepreneurs for Nairobi Semi-Final
Africa’s Business Heroes Unveil 20 Entrepreneurs for Nairobi Semi-Final By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — August 20, 2026 — Twenty of Africa’s most promising entrepreneurs have been selected to compete in the 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize semi-final, with Nairobi set to host the regional contest on August 21 and 22. The entrepreneurs were…
Nigerian SGU Graduate Matches into Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic
Nigerian SGU Graduate Matches into Family Medicine Residency at Mayo Clinic By Staff Reporter Oluwasemilore Oluwagbenro, MD ’26, has matched into a family medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, bringing her closer to a childhood ambition of becoming a doctor. The Nigerian doctor developed an interest in medicine at the age of six…
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station
Spiro Expands Nairobi Battery-Swapping Network with New Westlands Mega Station NAIROBI, Kenya — August 2026 — Electric mobility company Spiro has expanded its battery-swapping network in Nairobi with the launch of a new Mega Station in Westlands, increasing its capacity from about 40–50 motorcycles to as many as 200 bikes at a time. The expansion…
NTA CEO Patrick Nyangweso Warns Rising Debt Could Undermine Kenya’s Revenue Efforts
By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — National Taxpayers Association (NTA) Chief Executive Officer Patrick Nyangweso has warned that Kenya’s rising public debt and the growing cost of debt service could undermine efforts to raise domestic revenue unless the government strengthens expenditure controls, improves accountability and ensures borrowed funds deliver measurable public value. Speaking during a…
Beyond SPF: Climate and Health Experts Urge Africans to Take UV Protection Seriously
By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya — As millions of people across Africa go about their daily routines under intense sunlight, health experts are warning that the biggest danger may not always be the heat people can feel, but the ultraviolet (UV) radiation they cannot see. UV exposure can occur during ordinary activities such as commuting,…
CS Duale Unveils Progress on Health Reforms Ahead of National Health Summit
CS Duale Unveils Progress on Health Reforms Ahead of National Health Summit during a meeting with editors and journalists at Nairobi hotel. By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s health sector is undergoing major reforms aimed at expanding access to healthcare, strengthening primary care and improving the country’s ability to respond to emergencies, Health Cabinet…
Climate Week 2026: Kenyatta University Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Build Africa’s Resilience
Kenyatta University Calls for Stronger Partnerships to Build Africa’s Resilience By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya — Universities, communities, governments and other stakeholders have been urged to strengthen partnerships and turn scientific research and indigenous knowledge into practical solutions to Africa’s growing climate challenges. The call was made during the opening of the second annual Health…