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As the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) battles a growing Ebola outbreak, Kenya finds itself confronting a familiar but unsettling question: How prepared is the country to prevent the deadly virus from crossing its borders? Although Kenya has not recorded a single confirmed Ebola case from the current outbreak, events unfolding over the past few weeks have thrust the country into the center of a regional and international public health […]

The Centre for Rights Education and Awareness (CREAW) has unveiled its ambitious 2026–2030 Strategic Plan, outlining a renewed commitment to advancing the rights, safety, economic empowerment, and leadership participation of women and girls across Kenya. Launched during a high-level event attended by development partners, activists, policymakers, and civil society stakeholders, the strategy emphasized courage, partnership, and collective action in addressing persistent gender inequalities. “The next chapter requires courage, resources, and […]

Africa’s AI conversation is rapidly evolving from hype to strategy — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recently concluded AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA 2026 summit in Nairobi. For three days, East Africa became the focal point of global discussions on artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, startup ecosystems, public trust, and the future of innovation on the continent. Hosted in partnership with Kenya’s Office of the Special […]

 Nairobi has become the center of East Africa’s artificial intelligence conversation following the official launch of AI EVERYTHING KENYA X GITEX KENYA, the region’s largest AI and technology summit. The three-day event, running from May 19–21, brings together global tech leaders, investors, government officials, and innovators to discuss how Africa can shape its own AI future. Held in partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology in Kenya, […]

Nigerian billionaire and industrialist Aliko Dangote has recently intensified his engagement in East Africa, signaling a major expansion of his industrial and infrastructure ambitions across the region. Best known for building Africa’s largest oil refinery in Lagos, Dangote is now positioning himself as a central player in East Africa’s energy and manufacturing future, with notable engagements in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. Kenya: Nairobi Summit and Refinery Talks Dangote’s most […]