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Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 :Reinforcing Kenya’s Innovation Ambitions.
By Ronny Choge The Nairobi Startup Summit 2026 came to a close on Friday the 29th 2026. For two days, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and business leaders gathered at the United States International University (USIU-Africa) in Nairobi. Their mission was simple: discuss how African startups can grow, attract investment, and create lasting impact. This year's summit was held under the theme, "Scaling Innovation, Investment and Inclusive Growth." The event brought […]
Ebola at Kenya’s Doorstep: Why the DRC Outbreak Has Put the Nation on High Alert
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 […]
Ruto has ordered an investigation into femicide and has set aside Ksh 100 million for a 16-day campaign.
President William Ruto has unveiled a 16-day initiative aimed at combating gender-based violence, particularly in light of recent incident of femicide in the nation. Speaking to the media at State House in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 20, President Ruto introduced the campaign called Safe Homes, Safe Spaces, which is set to kick off on Monday, November 25. In his commitment to the campaign, Ruto declared that the Government will […]
Kenyan named 2024 SDG Pioneers winner by United Nations Global Compact at UNGA
Nairobi, 25 September 2024:Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has been recognized as a 2024 SDG Pioneer winner by the United Nations Global Compact for his transformative work in sustainable agriculture. Kenya’s Kevin Getobai (seated, second from right) receives the 2024 SDG Pioneers award in the Africa SMEs Category at the Leaders Summit during […]
Global Compact Network Kenya recognizes MP Shah Hospital and Ololo Farm Sustainability leads for championing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
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 […]
MPOX VIRUS IN KENYA, WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE VIRUS
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 […]
KENYAN HIGHWAY TAXES PROPOSAL BY KENHA
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 […]
