In a new episode of African Voices Playmakers, a special edition of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Larry Madowo meets former and current African NBA basketball players who are scoring big for their teams and assisting …
The Government of Kenya has ordered all morticians to be registered and licensed by the end of the month or they will not be allowed to operate. Kenya Health Professions …
Xylem Kenya recently climbed Africa’s second-highest peak, Mt. Kenya, to raise awareness for water and climate challenges in East Africa. The six-day climb was not just a team-building adventure but …
President William Ruto said that he has at least 2,000,000 chickens and that he makes at least 1.5 million shillings per day from selling eggs. This is no small money …
Three social groups based in Nairobi, and Makueni counties have emerged as the 2023 winners of the LG Electronics Ambassador Challenge that seeks to promote the growth and self-reliance of …
Showmax has announced its first Original telenovela in Kenya, Second Family, premiering on 22 March 2023, with new episodes releasing every Wednesday and Thursday. Second Family follows the dysfunctional Gatehi …
Stima Sacco has come out to explain a system disturbance that had caused panic in a section of its customers who could not perform certain transactions. The Sacco has said …
UBA Kenya Bank has joined the rest of the world in celebrating International Women’s Day within and without Kenya and calling for equity both at workplaces and within society to …
Life is too short to waste it with the wrong person. If you are already in marriage, hold onto it, if you aren’t, then this story is for you. Marry …
LG Electronics (LG) has added two new portable 2023 speaker models to its XBoom series which have the capacity to serve users for up to 20 hours non-stop. The new …
African galleries and artists are busy preparing for and participating in Miami Art Week. What is the continent planning to show the world? CNN visited various art fairs. “The whole …
Activists spreading false information about alternative nicotine products are endangering the lives of millions of Kenyan smokers, according to the Campaign for Safer Alternatives (CASA). “The recent proliferation of dogmatic …
If you have never seen Africa’s Biggest manmade beach, then you better take a flight down to South Africa, for one has just been unveiled. Munyaka Estate Crystal Lagoon has …
At one time, Kenya was considered a betting nation. Some people were literally worried that betting was “taking over the nation”, but it turned out, those who were worried, have …
MultiChoice Kenya is planning to increase pay tv charges by 10 percent starting April 1 in response to the rising costs of operations. In a statement released on Thursday, charges …
Joaquín Guzmán: He is from the Sinaloa Cartel. He has a bounty of 5 million dollars on his head. He escaped from a high-security prison in a laundry cart in …
Google has announced applications for the third cohort of the Black Founders Fund for Startups opened in Africa and Europe in line with its commitment to digital transformation and support …
Social media addiction is something one never notices. You can never know when too much is too much when it comes to the use of social media. TikTok is one …
Egerton University has announced that it will be doing away with at least 8 degree programs. The ailing institution says the 8 degree programs have not been attracting students to …
In the past month, Kenya has experienced one of the most heatwaves ever experienced. All around the country, people have been complaining of the massive heat with people encouraged to …
Discussions around Kenya’s insurance sector are often marred with controversy and sometimes confusion. Many Kenyans have inadequate trust in most insurance service providers, something that Xplico Insurance says shouldn’t be …
Gertrude’s Children’s Hospital has announced its 2nd Annual Cancer Walk event, which aims to raise 15 million shillings to improve early cancer diagnosis and treatment in children. The walk, which …
For the last few weeks, the country has been experiencing extremely high temperatures to a point of making it difficult to work during the day and to sleep at night. …
When one talks about the United States of America (USA), the picture is always the land of opportunities that flows with milk and honey. The United States is often used …
When it comes to dishing out nicknames, Kenyans carry the trophy. Every President in Kenya apart from Mzee Jomo Kenyatta has had a nickname. Talking of nicknames, President William Ruto …
Figures from the Central Bank of Kenya show that the country’s diaspora remittances reached $4.027 billion in 2022, an 8.34% annual growth rate and the highest ever on record. Diaspora …
Britam Holdings Plc and Voltic Kenya, a technology company offering ticket automation and parcel management solutions within the transport sector through their i-abiri digital platform have partnered with ENA to …
Boomerang Africa becomes Cartoonito Africa in English-speaking African countries on 25 March – with the best of Boomerang alongside exciting new shows filled with more laughs, more adventures, and more …
There is an unusual heat sweeping across Kenya. The abnormal scorching sun is taking no prisoners and Kenyans have been warned against taking it lightly. Kenyans have now been called …
February 14th is here and the skies are colored with red roses. As is the norm, February 14th is the day people express love to those they hold dearly in …
Nairobi’s iconic hotel Sarova Panafric, will this year highlight Valentine’s Day with a special evening of love and romance, making it a timeless classic with the legendary international artist Kidum. …
Cases of heart attack have become very common nowadays with many people dying abruptly even without knowing that they are suffering from heart-related problems. The latest high-ranking person said to …
In the latest episode of Inside Africa, CNN International meets the sea rescue services tapping into tech and tools to save lives in South Africa. The National Sea Rescue Institute [NSRI], are …
CNN International Correspondent Larry Madowo will be the new host of the long-running series African Voices Changemakers, which profiles outstanding individuals from across the continent. Based in Nairobi, Madowo has …
The Teachers Service Commission (TSC) has deployed a total of 30,000 teachers to take care of the crisis facing Junior Secondary Schools around the country. The deployment comes after a …
CFAO Motors, through the Toyota Kenya Foundation Academy, has announced the graduation of 30 trainees consisting of refugees from Kakuma, Kalobeyei Camp, and Turkana County under the Toyota Service Technician …
About 13.9 million Kenyans do not have any form of a retirement savings scheme. The majority of them are found in the informal sector and are living from hand-to-mouth which …
The main form of transport in Kenya is a matatu. Of course, there are the boda boda guys, but nothing beats the matatu. The matatu crew can be crazy and …
EssenceMediacom has launched in Kenya with an ambition to deliver marketing breakthroughs for its clients. Disrupting the old models across media, creativity, innovation, and analytics, the agency has been built …
Nairobi City County released a list of unclaimed dead bodies that are piling up in mortuaries around the city. In a Public Notice published in the dailies, City Mortuary, for …
Sarova Hotels and Resort’s city property, Sarova Panafric Hotel scooped a top award at the World Luxury Hotel Awards, in a global exercise that required both existing and potential customers …
The average rental yield for serviced apartments within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area increased by 0.7 percentage points to 6.2 percent in 2022 from 5.5 percent in 2021, with Westlands and …
HACO Industries Ltd has unveiled its Recycled Rulers initiative that offers sustainable learning aid solutions to students, teaching staff, and schools as the school year begin. HACO Rulers have been …
A lot has been said about the new Competency-based Curriculum (CBC) and its impact on Kenyan children, hence future generations. As the discussions about CBC rage on, a few have …
Global electronic giant, LG Electronics, rolled out its 2023 blueprint aimed at creating innovation for a better life and ensuring a sustainable future for all by embracing renewable energy and …
Some people are like garbage trucks. They move around full of garbage, looking for someone to dump on. On their effort to find someone to dump on, they may choose …
Most parents often take their kids, as soon as the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) results are out, to some backstreet colleges to do “computer packages.” Mostly, the kids …
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) fined 10 insurance companies in Kenya a total of 56.9 million shillings over late payments and failure to submit audited accounts. The 10 insurance companies …
In brief, tell us about Koko Networks and the number of counties you impacted in Kenya. As a global climate technology company, KOKO Networks is driving the transition to sustainable …
LG Electronics and Korea Food for the Hungry International (KFHI) have announced the opening of the 2023 LG Ambassador Challenge which seeks to promote and support the growth and self-reliance of …
Almost 20 years after his death, Pablo Escobar is still popular and referred to as one of the richest and most powerful drug lords to have ever walked the face …
Sports tourism is becoming more and more popular in Kenya. Since the return of the WRC Safari Rally in 2021. Motorsports is experiencing a new generation of fans and spectators …
Paula Kahumbu, a renowned conservationist and the Rolex National Geographic Explorer of the Year for 2021 winner, has shed light on some of Kenya’s most remarkable conservation heroes who are …
In the latest episode of Africa Avant-Garde, CNN goes behind the scenes at South Africa Fashion Week, hears from top modeling agents, and gains insight into the world of African …
LG Electronics will unveil its 2023 TV lineups, headlined by its most advanced range of OLED TVs yet at the most influential tech event globally CES 2023 held in Las …
CorpsAfrica/Kenya has launched a socio-economic initiative in a bid to foster a volunteerism culture in order to accelerate development and improve the quality of lives among rural communities. The organization …
In the first episode of African Voices Playmakers, a special edition of CNN’s African Voices Changemakers, Arit Okpo meets the former African World Cup footballers who are making a difference …
Wine lovers had a rare experience to test and sample wine brands during the first-ever East Africa Wine fair edition to be held in Mombasa. As part of their effort …
New data released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) reveal that countries around the world largely held the lines against further setbacks to malaria prevention, testing, and treatment services …
Captain Oliver Kiptanui Maina is a well-presented, self-motivated, and eloquent fiction writer who believes he is better than the best and is still on course to a degree and highest …
Kenya’s President Dr. William Ruto is the most influential African Leader on Twitter in 2022. This is according to the 2022 World Leader Power Ranking report from BCW’s Twiplomacy, a …
Britam has partnered with digital insurance platform, mTek, to offer a mobile-enabled business protection cover dubbed – Britam Biashara, targeting MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises), protecting them against fire …
In Namibia, Dr. Helena Ndume is giving hundreds of people their sight back — for free — while in South Africa, Dr Ncumisa Jilata is breaking boundaries and inspiring others …
Nobody at your workplace is a friend. In fact, 99% of your workmates are just your acquaintances and people you spend time with delivering services to advance employers’ interests. In …
In celebration of its first Christmas, Serviced Apartment Operator – Somerset Westview Nairobi (SWN), part of the world’s leading lodging owner-operator, The Ascott, has unveiled a sustainable Christmas tree and …
Five more critically endangered Mountain Bongos have been successfully released into the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary. In March 2022, the first 5 mountain bongos to have ever been rewilded were …
Old Mutual Life Assurance Kenya (OMLAKL) in collaboration with the Kenya Urban People Association (KUPA) has rolled out a new partnership aimed at empowering members of the clergy with key …
Binance Charity, the philanthropic arm of Binance, the world’s leading cryptocurrency and blockchain infrastructure provider has announced its first Giving Tuesday campaign for the Horn of Africa, in support of …
Stakeholders have been urged to build from the basic primary healthcare level in the journey to achieve Universal Health Coverage (“UHC”). Speaking during a stakeholder’s breakfast meeting to chart the …
Bans are an overly simplistic solution to a complex issue and will not work. The dangers associated with smoking are well known. It is the leading cause of preventable death …
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Nairobi to Mombasa is fully-booked for the 22nd to 24th of December, 2022. At the same time, Jambojet, a common airline that flies to …
It is said that with great power comes great responsibility. Individuals who make it to the national limelight enjoy more opportunities to influence society than ordinary people and once they …
For years, the population of elephants within and without Kenya has been dwindling. However, stats by the Kenya Wildlife Service indicated Kenya’s elephant population started increasing by 5 percent annually, …
Hybrid means the vehicles use both gasoline and an electric motor. They automatically choose which option to use depending on driving circumstances to ensure fuel efficiency. We have listed a …
Coca-Cola Kenya has officially kicked off the FIFA World Cup 2022™ by flagging off four winners flying to Qatar to attend and experience the live matches in a bid to …
Footballing icon Didier Drogba has been awarded the inaugural CNN Off the Pitch Award at this year’s Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai. This new award especially recognizes the achievements of an …
Live sport streaming service Showmax Pro has grown 111% year on year, according to the recent integrated report released by MultiChoice. Showmax’s entertainment plan is hot on its heels with …
Britam General Insurance has launched a new travel insurance plan in partnership with Kenya’s leading tour and travel company, Bonfire Adventures, and digital innovation lab Qhala. Under this partnership with …
The unwritten rule within Nairobi and other parts of the country is that weekend is a general cleaning day. Saturdays or Sundays are days that laundry must be done whether …
A day shall come when you will finally be gone. Silence. Darkness. Numbness. Nobody to wake you up. Just you and silence. On that day, when your family will now …
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA), in it and the Kenya Red Cross Society have partnered to distribute their donations of flour and other food items to approximately 61,000 vulnerable school …
A COVID-19 public awareness campaign driven by the Mastercard Foundation and public relations and strategic communications firm Engage BCW has been named among the top 40 public relations campaigns in …
“Installation work can be anything from having a sculpture within a particular space as a single object to tell a particular story, or in my type of work, I use …
The 2021 Kenya Institute of Management Board Diversity and Inclusion Report indicates there has been significant progress in board diversity and inclusion in Kenya from 18 percent in 2015 to …
Kenya’s Sarova Panafric held the historical cake-mixing ceremony that traditionally marks the beginning of a celebratory mood as the world starts to enter the Christmas season. The event also marked …
They say that we need the earth more than it needs us. That the earth does not belong to us; we have just borrowed it from future generations, and, therefore, …
International water solutions provider Xylem, through their corporate social investment arm Xylem Watermark, hosted a cleanup event at Drive Inn Primary School (Ruaraka) and donated $7000 (Ksh850,000). The funds will …
Lake Turkana Wind Power Ltd. (LTWP) has today begun a two-month Emergency Food Relief Programme set to benefit 17,700 primary school pupils across Laisamis Constituency by providing them with a …
Kenya is currently facing an acute shortage of dentists. According to the Kenya Dental Association, Kenya has less than 1,000 registered dentists. Currently, one dentist is taking care of at …
The Kenya Bureau of standards (KEBS) suspended more than 300 beauty products from the Kenyan market for containing poisonous compounds that have been harming Kenyans. Some of those suspended have …
Sarova Stanley hosted the historic annual Cake Mixing ceremony that was characterized by pomp and color with chefs showing their skills and experience in making the ceremony an unforgettable experience. …
Persistent hosted its first Climate Venture Builder Conference, in Nairobi on October 26th. The gathering involved over 130 participants from a wide range of organizations active in the climate early-stage …
About 30 counties in Kenya are facing acute drought, hunger, and devastation. The dry spell has moved beyond and people are now clinging on a tattered thread of hope of …
Double Olympic marathon champion Eliud Kipchoge is the LG/ SJAK Sports Personality for the month of September. Kipchoge won the recognition after his world record-breaking 2:01:09 run at the Berlin …
Families were treated to a day full of fun on Mashujaa Day, as Mint@Mua Restaurant was launched in Mua Hills, Machakos County. Strategically located in the Mua Hills, the restaurant …
Did you know that there is a whole tribe in Zimbabwe that has two toes? Yes. Each foot has just two toes. They are called the Vadoma tribe. Also known …
There is a Cholera outbreak in Kenya. The Ministry of Health has announced, calling on Kenyans to be alert. So far, Kiambu County is leading with 31 cases, followed by …
After the success of Single Kiasi season one, Showmax has confirmed that the hit drama series will be coming back for a new season. The second season, which has now begun production, …
There are various social media tools. The most used tools are; Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Initially, people thought Twitter was the most addictive social media tool as compared to …
The Nairobi West Hospital has launched the first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in Kenya that provides a broad range of integrated and patient-centric services for the diagnosis and management of …
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