In a demonstration of environmental stewardship and community involvement in conservation, over 1,000 participants including hundreds of primary and high school students planted 30,000 seedlings at Konza Technopolis in Machakos County in June as part of the “Greening Konza’ initiative. Emphasizing the significance of partnerships and collective action, the move is part of the broader effort to create a sustainable ecological future at the tech city that is still under construction. Being one of the highlights of the recently held Global Peace Leadership Conference (GPLC) that took place in Kenya from June 25 to 28, 2024, the effort symbolized a…
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The recent protests, sparked by a youth movement rejecting the Finance Bill 2024, have grown into widespread demonstrations confronting deep-seated issues within Kenya. What started as peaceful gatherings in Nairobi, with the prominent presence of young women denouncing the proposed Finance Bill, deteriorated into a storming of parliament and violent confrontations with police, resulting in over 50 civilian deaths, in the wake of abductions by state agents. The country is facing an unprecedented political crisis. The Kenyan military has been deployed to support policing efforts and the nationwide protests show no signs of abating. President William Ruto is under siege…
The Family Group Foundation (TFGF), through its partnership with the Military Wives Association of Kenya, has extended technical and vocational training in plumbing and electrical installation to 50 Kenya Navy dependents. This program has so far benefitted 100 dependents, aged 18-25 years, of service personnel in both the Kenya Defence Forces and Kenya Air Force, with the goal of enhancing their employability and entrepreneurial opportunities. Speaking during the 2nd cohort graduation of 50 Kenya Air Force servicemen and women dependents, Kenya Airforce Commander Major General Fatuma Ahmed commended TFGF – which is a social investment arm established by an associated…
The Ministry of Environment has restored 86 hectares of degraded areas in the expansive Kaptagat Forest Ecosystem in Elgeyo Marakwet County, in partnership with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the Eldoret-Iten Water Fund, as part of the government’s plan to grow 15 billion trees by 2032. During the eighth edition of the Kaptagat Forest Annual Tree Growing event, at least 100,000 tree seedlings were planted to restore Kipsalen river in Sabor forest ecosystem which is one of the rivers that supplies water to communities living within the catchment and Iten municipality. “We are proud to join hands with the Eldoret-Iten…
In observance of World Lung Cancer Day, pharmaceutical company, AstraZeneca on Thursday, August 1, highlighted its contributions to improving lung cancer outcomes in Africa and emphasised the critical importance of early detection for improved health outcomes. Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer mortality worldwide, with an estimated 2 million diagnoses and 1.8 million deaths annually. “By improving access to diagnostics and treatments, we aim to transform the landscape of lung cancer outcomes on the continent. We are dedicated to supporting initiatives that promote early detection and patient advocacy, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to receive timely and…
A majority of Kenyans feel that the country is heading in the wrong direction, as revealed by a new survey. The study which followed the nationwide protests spearheaded by Gen Z against the controversial Finance Bill, has shown that a majority of the respondents (72%) believe Kenya is headed in the wrong direction, indicating widespread dissatisfaction with current governance and socio-economic conditions. Only a small minority (9%) think the country is on the right track, while 13% are ambivalent, choosing neither the right nor the wrong direction. Additionally, 4% of respondents are unsure, and 2% declined to answer. The poll,…
In a move to enhance clean cooking accessibility in Kenya, TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya has partnered with M-Gas to scale its “pay-as-you-cook” technology that seeks to impact at least 1 million lives annually in Kenya. Through this collaboration, M-Gas will provide its pay-as-you-cook smart meters installed on TotalEnergies’ LPG cylinders, while TotalEnergies will provide the cooking gas. The smart meter technology enables customers to cook a meal with as little as Sh10 paid via mobile money, addressing the high-cost barrier of purchasing LPG upfront. Additionally, families benefit from health advantages by switching from traditional cooking methods like charcoal to more affordable…
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) Kenya has partnered with Network International, a digital commerce company, to provide a sound processing platform for hosting and issuing of cards in support of the bank’s efforts in their exciting phase of digital product innovation and expansion. According to Jamie Loden, Chief Operating Officer at DTB, the partnership marks a significant milestone in the bank’s efforts to expand its capabilities and elevate its services in a rapidly evolving digital environment. “It complements our desire to facilitate the inclusion of more citizens in the formal financial system. Our collaboration with a market leader like Network International…
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) can now access insurance services for extensive protection of business assets, mitigation of risks, employee health and seamless business continuity. The insurance product, dubbed “Linda Biz”, which is the result of a partnership between Absa Bank Kenya and Old Mutual Kenya, will offer assets, medical and life insurance in a holistic solution. It will also addressing specific risks faced by SMEs, ensuring they can build resilience and continue thriving in today’s dynamic business landscape. Speaking during the launch of Linda Biz, Absa Bank Kenya MD and CEO Abdi Mohamed underscored the need to invest in the…
Deluxe Trucks and Buses East Africa, the distributor for Ashok Leyland trucks and buses in Kenya has appointed a new general manager as it gears up for growth in the highly competitive road transport sector. With over twenty years of experience in the automotive industry Mr. Hussein Kamal, joins Deluxe Trucks and Buses, a subsidiary of Simba Corporation from Truckmart Africa following a 5-year stint as the General Manager for after-sales. “My vision for Ashok Leyland in Kenya is to elevate customer satisfaction through enhanced after-sales assistance, which remains the cornerstone for trucking business excellence in this market. We will…