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Kenya Positions Itself as Africa’s Digital Powerhouse Ahead of Connected Africa Summit

Nairobi: Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading digital hub, as preparations intensify for the 2025 Connected Africa Summit. Speaking during a media breakfast in Nairobi, ICT Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui highlighted the country’s growing influence in continental digital transformation. “This summit is more than a conference.

Wajir Residents Demand Wildlife Law Review Over Delayed Compensation

Nairobi: Residents of Wajir County have called for urgent amendments to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, citing prolonged delays in compensation. Speaking during a public participation forum held in Wajir town, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Yakub M. Dahiye,

Ngong Town Embraces Business as Modern Market Transforms Trade

Ngong Town: A fast-growing business hub in Kajiado County is attracting traders and investors as urban growth shapes livelihoods, creating jobs and changing lives. Over the last decade, Ngong has undergone rapid urban development largely driven by its proximity to Nairobi and a rising demand for improved infrastructure, residential, and

Over 825 Million Trees Planted Across The Country In Two Years

Mathioya: More than 825 million trees have been planted across the country towards the attainment of the government’s target of planting 15 billion trees. The Coordinator of the 15 Billion Tree Planting Secretariat, Ms. Susan Boit, has said the trees have been planted through government initiatives and bringing on board

FINAS 2025 Conference Kicks Off in Nairobi

Nairobi: The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) conference 2025 has officially kicked off today at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The conference has gathered an array of African and international stakeholders under the theme ‘Taking Ownership: Rethinking Sustainable Financing for Africa’s Food Systems’. Scheduled to run from

Police and Media Practitioners Urged to Collaborate in Ending GBV

Kenol Township: As the fight towards ending Gender Based Violence (GBV) intensifies, police have been marked as key actors in ending the vice. Speaking during a GBV sensitization meeting for the police, media practitioners, and transport industry key players at Kenol Township, Mary Kinyanjui from the State Department for Gender

Moi University Advances Solar Power Initiative to Slash Electricity Costs

Kesses: In a move towards a sustainable future, Moi University has deepened its partnership with Kenyan engineering firm Afriwatt to launch phase two of its solar energy project. The initiative aims to reduce the university’s electricity costs, support climate action, and enhance training and research opportunities for students. According to

Public Health Officers Demand Control Over Infections, Prevention and Control Departments

Garissa: Environmental and Public Health officers have raised concerns about being overshadowed by key institutions and departments under Infections, Prevention and Control (IPC) by medical professionals working in curative care. According to Kenya News Agency, Public Health Officers (PHOs) assert that doctors and nurses, whose primary focus is on curative