Nairobi, Kenya| Equity Group Foundation has announced the selection of 750 top-performing students from the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination into its prestigious Equity Leadership Program (ELP). The selected scholars will participate in a six-month pre-university paid internship at Equity Bank branches across the country before joining university later this year. This […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, the leader of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and former commander of the notorious Janjaweed militia, arrived in Nairobi on Sunday to spearhead the highly anticipated unveiling of Sudan’s “Government of Peace and Unity.” The move signals a direct challenge to the internationally recognized administration based in Port Sudan, setting […]
•AU Refused to Be a Hostage of Kenya’s Internal Affairs, Djibouti Says Djibouti has strongly criticized Kenyan President William Ruto’s reaction to the defeat of his preferred candidate, Raila Odinga, in the race for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairperson. The sharp response came after Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf was declared the winner, having secured […]
•Appeal for Information as Search for Hassan Sora Tullu Enters the Eighth Day Nairobi, Kenya| A family in Marsabit County is in distress as their 28-year-old son, Hassan Sora Tullu, has been missing for over a week. Hassan, a resident of Lucky Summer in Nairobi, was last seen on February 6, 2025, when he left […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Equity Bank Kenya has announced a reduction in interest rates for all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to lower key benchmark rates. The rate adjustment will take effect immediately for new loans issued from February […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenyan President William Ruto confirmed on Thursday that the United States has exempted Kenya’s Multinational Security Support (MSS) Mission in Haiti from its recent foreign aid freeze. The announcement ensures that Washington’s support for the mission remains intact despite a broader pause in U.S. federal assistance to other programs. Ruto revealed that he […]
•Urgent Call for Public Awareness on Proper E-Waste Management Kenyan experts have raised concerns over the improper disposal of electronic waste (e-waste), warning that it poses severe environmental and health hazards. The call for action comes as Kenya grapples with the challenge of managing the approximately 51,300 metric tonnes of e-waste generated annually, of which […]
•New Hope for Addicts as Kenya’s Social Health Insurance Fund Expands Coverage In a significant move to combat drug and substance abuse, the government has announced an expansion of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to cover the high costs of rehabilitation for addicts who cannot afford treatment. Speaking at a public health forum, Cabinet […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Cabinet Secretary for Education, Julius Ogamba, has encouraged Kenya’s skilled youth to consider foreign job markets as a viable solution to the country’s unemployment crisis. Speaking during an education forum, Ogamba emphasized that Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system plays a crucial role in empowering young people with market-ready skills […]
•Government and NCA Launch Nationwide Sensitization Campaign for Seamless Implementation Kenya’s construction industry is set for a major transformation following the launch of the National Building Code 2024, a comprehensive regulatory framework aimed at modernizing building standards, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability. The government, in collaboration with the National Construction Authority (NCA), has rolled out […]
