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Global Compact Network Kenya announced its 2024 Country SDG Pioneers: Yvonne Kirigo, Strategy and Innovation Manager from MP Shah Hospital, and Kevin Getobai, Farm Project Manager from Ololo Farm. These remarkable business leaders have been recognised for championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and inspiring others to advance the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Selected from over 27 nominations, they emerged victorious in their respective categories, Large National and Multinational […]

The World Health Organization has declared MPOX, formerly known as Monkeypox, a global health emergency. Kenya confirmed its first case of monkeypox in late July 2024. The patient was detected at the Taita Taveta border point with Tanzania. This individual was traveling from Uganda to Rwanda through Kenya, and the Ministry of Health has issued advisories for vigilance and preventive measures to mitigate further spread. Monkeypox, caused by the monkeypox […]

Kenyans may soon have to pay toll fees on several major highways, including the Thika Superhighway, Nairobi Southern Bypass, Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway, and others, as part of a new proposal by the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). This policy aims to fund the maintenance and rehabilitation of these roads, potentially freeing up the Road Maintenance Levy (RML) for other new infrastructure projects. However, this proposal has been met with widespread […]

The "Fund Her Biz" summit, hosted by TIE Events brought together women entrepreneurs, business leaders, and industry experts to discuss the pressing challenges and opportunities in the world of women-led businesses. The event was a hub of knowledge-sharing and networking, with various critical topics covered that are essential for the growth and sustainability of women-owned enterprises. Below are the key themes that dominated the discussions: 1. Access to Funding One […]

On August 8, 2024, President William Ruto presided over the swearing-in ceremony of 19 newly appointed Cabinet Secretaries at State House, Nairobi. The event was attended by senior government officials, family members of the appointees, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This marks a significant reshuffle and formation of a broad-based government aimed at addressing key national issues. In his address, President Ruto emphasized the expectations […]