CNN Features HACO, Arridex in Report on Africa’s Manufacturing Push
Manufacturers across Africa are expanding local production, adopting new technologies and establishing regional manufacturing hubs as businesses seek to reduce dependence on imports and strengthen the continent’s industrial capacity. The shift is…
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NEWBORN CARE GETS A BOOST IN SIX COUNTIES
KISUMU, Kenya, September 30 – Six counties in the Nyanza and Western regions are set to benefit from improved newborn care following the handover of neonatal incubators under the Okoa Malaika programme. The equipment, donated by Ushiriki Wema…
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TECNO CAMON 50 Brings Kenyan Faces Into Global Portrait Project
TECNO has concluded the Kenyan chapter of its 100 Portraits of Becoming project, a global portrait initiative created with Brazilian artist and photographer Angélica Dass. The Kenyan chapter features 20 people photographed using the TECNO CAMON 50 Ultra,…
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CNN’S AFRICAN VOICES TAKES VIEWERS THROUGH NAIROBI WITH MAINA KAGENI
CNN’s African Voices: My Drive has featured veteran Kenyan broadcaster Maina Kageni in a special episode that takes viewers through Nairobi while reflecting on his nearly three decades in broadcasting. The episode, hosted by Lamide Akintobi, revisits…
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YOUTH CALL FOR GREATER ROLE IN SHAPING KENYA’S FUTURE
Kenyan youth have called for greater space in governance, economic opportunities and technology as they seek a stronger role in shaping the country’s future. The call emerged during the 4th National Youth Convening, held from September 21 to 25, 2026,…
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AFIDEP TRAINS NYERI COUNTY OFFICERS ON GENDER-RESPONSIVE BUDGETING
The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP), a policy research and development organisation that works to strengthen the use of evidence in policymaking and development, has trained officers from various departments of the County Government of…
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MORE THAN ONE MILLION PARTICIPANTS SIGN UP FOR CNN’S CALL TO EARTH DAY 2026
More than one million participants have signed up for the sixth edition of CNN’s Call to Earth Day, which will take place on October 8, 2026, with this year’s campaign focusing on ocean conservation under the theme “Think Blue”. CNN is partnering with…
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WHX Nairobi 2026 Draws 8,500 Healthcare Professionals as East Africa Pushes for Scalable Solutions
NAIROBI, Kenya– More than 8,500 healthcare professionals, buyers and industry decision-makers attended the 10th edition of World Health Expo (WHX) in Nairobi, as East Africa’s healthcare sector focused on local manufacturing, smarter…
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East Africa’s digital health shift puts AI and hospital tech on procurement agenda at WHX in Nairobi
East Africa’s healthcare sector is moving from digital health pilots to everyday implementation, with providers adopting AI-supported diagnostics, telemedicine, hospital management systems and connected devices to improve access, efficiency and…
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Kenya’s New University Funding Bill Proposes Merger of HELB, KUCCPS Into Single Authority
The Kenyan government has proposed sweeping reforms to the country’s higher education system through the Tertiary Education Placement and Funding Bill, legislation that would merge the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Kenya Universities and…
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