KENYA TO HOST THE 2026 WORLD HEALTH SUMMIT REGIONAL MEETING
Kenya will host the 2026 World Health Summit (WHS) Regional Meeting which will bring together over 2,000 global health leaders, policymakers, innovators, and researchers. The announcement was made during a…
Pangolins for Sale: Endangered Wildlife on TikTok’s Marketplace Research Reveals
TikTok is being used by traders based in Lomé, Togo to openly advertise and sell dead endangered wild animals – including white-bellied pangolins – a new investigation released by World Animal…
Kenya’s President Awards Prince Rahim Aga Khan V with Country’s Highest Civilian Honour
President William Ruto has awarded the global leader of Ismaili Muslims, His Highness Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V, Kenya’s highest national civilian honour — the Chief of the Order…
Kenya’s Laura Akunga elected to top leadership of continent’s business association
Johannesburg, South Africa: August 18, 2025 – Kenya’s Laura Akunga Mwenje, who is the Founder and CEO of Benchmark Solutions Limited and the Chairperson of African Women Entrepreneurship Program (AWEP) Kenya…
African Women in Business unveils Association to Boost Intra‑African Trade
Johannesburg, South Africa: July 29, 2025 -The Continental Network for Women’s Business Associations in Africa (CONWOBAA) aimed at promoting intra-African trade, was officially unveiled at the inaugural Global SME Ministerial Meeting…
Google announces $37M in cumulative funding and new AI Community Center in Accra to advance AI in Africa
Google has today outlined a wave of AI support across Africa, representing $37 million in cumulative funding — including previously committed but unannounced funding — to research, talent development, and…
Africa Food Systems Summit to be held in Senegal this August
Nairobi, Kenya – Friday, 18 th July 2025: Senegal’s Ministry of Agriculture Food Sovereignty and Livestock is expecting over 6,000 food systems leaders from around the world – Heads of…
World Rum Day: A Global Toast with a Kenyan Twist, Courtesy of Captain Morgan
Nairobi, Kenya – July 12th, 2025 – This World Rum Day, celebrated every second Saturday of July, is a global tribute to the rich history, diverse flavours, and cultural significance of rum.…
Kenya Airways Officially Commences Direct Flights to London Gatwick, Boosting UK Connectivity
Kenya Airways (KQ) has marked a significant milestone in its expansion strategy with the official launch of direct flights from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to London’s Gatwick Airport…
Kenyans to Join Korean University through IYF Free Weekend Academy
The International Youth Fellowship (IYF) Free Weekend Academy is offering Kenyan students an opportunity to work and study in South Korea. The opportunity is being offered through a partnership with…