121 Equity Leaders Scholars Secure Places at Top Global Universities
The Equity Group leadership led by Equity Group Foundation Executive Chairman, Dr. James Mwangi (centre) together with a section of the Equity Leaders Program (ELP) scholars who will be joining 63 global universities in 16 Countries. By Peace Muthoka Scholarships worth Sh3 billion awarded as scholars from Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and DRC gain admission to…
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SHA Reforms Drive Hospital Investment as WHX Nairobi Brings Procurement Decisions Into Focus
Kenya’s shift from NHIF to SHA is reshaping how hospitals plan for equipment, diagnostics and digital systems, as wider health financing reforms across East Africa create new demand for healthcare investment By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya’s transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Authority (SHA) is giving healthcare…
CANAL+ Secures Exclusive UEFA Club Competition Rights Across Sub-Saharan Africa Until 2031
By Staff Reporter Nairobi, Kenya — CANAL+ has secured exclusive rights to all UEFA Men’s Club competitions across Sub-Saharan Africa for four seasons, in a major expansion of its sports broadcasting portfolio. The agreement will take effect in mid-2027 and will give CANAL+ exclusive rights, in all languages, to broadcast the UEFA Champions League, UEFA…
Amboseli Elephant Deaths Expose Gaps in Kenya’s Pesticide Governance
WildlifeDirect calls for independent investigation and urgent reforms to protect wildlife, farmers and public health. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, August 3, 2026 — The reported deaths of at least 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have raised fresh concerns over Kenya’s pesticide regulation, enforcement and public health safeguards, with conservation organisation WildlifeDirect calling for…
KCDF Awards Sh31.5 Million to Young Innovators as Environmental Challenge Expands
KCDF Awards Sh31.5 Million to Young Innovators as Environmental Challenge Expands By Peace Muthoka Seven youth-led enterprises from across Kenya receive funding to scale solutions tackling waste, climate change, clean energy and water scarcity NAIROBI, Kenya, July 31, 2026 — The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) has awarded Sh31.5 million to seven youth-led enterprises and…
East African Universities Forge Stronger Partnerships to Build a Borderless Higher Education System
East African Universities Forge Stronger Partnerships to Build a Borderless Higher Education System By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, July 29, 2026 — East African leaders have renewed their commitment to creating a borderless higher education system, with a strong call for universities, governments, industry and development partners to deepen collaboration in order to produce graduates…
Undugu Society Leads Call for National Action on Homelessness and Street-Connected Communities
Undugu Society Leads Call for National Action on Homelessness and Street-Connected Communities By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — The Undugu Society of Kenya has called for urgent and coordinated action to address homelessness and improve the lives of street-connected communities, warning that rapid urbanisation and inadequate planning are pushing more vulnerable people to the margins…
Kenyatta University Charts New Course as Prof. John Okumu Takes Helm as Substantive Vice-Chancellor
(L-R) Professor John Okumu and University Council Chairperson Professor Clara Momanyi during a media interview at the university’s main campus on July 27, 2026. By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyatta University has ushered in a new chapter after appointing Professor John Okumu as its seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor, with the seasoned academic promising to steer the…
More Than 100 Nairobi Golf Caddies Trained as First Responders in Safety Initiative by The Nairobi Hospital and Brookside Dairies
More Than 100 Nairobi Golf Caddies Trained as First Responders in Safety Initiative by The Nairobi Hospital and Brookside Dairies By Editorial Team NAIROBI, Kenya — More than 100 golf caddies from leading golf clubs across Nairobi have graduated with Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Responder certification after completing a month-long training programme by…
PropelA Study Finds Industry-Led Apprenticeships Deliver Strong Returns for Businesses and Boost Youth Employment
Representing the government, National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) official Musa Opuk , Industry Training , speaking during during the PropelA Business Impact and Investment Insights Breakfast hosted by Swisscontact By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — A new PropelA Return on Investment (ROI) Study has found that industry-led apprenticeship programmes are delivering significant financial returns for…