September 06, 2023
Kenya: Uber Bets On e-Bikes to Cut Environmental Pollution in Kenya
As Kenya and many other countries around the globe battle the effects of climate change, Uber has introduced electric motorcycles to reduce environmental pollution caused by fossil… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Declaration Must Leverage South-South Trade, Investment and Know-How to Address the Climate Emergency
Africa and the Caribbean share deep historical and people-to-people ties. Indeed, the African Union has identified the Caribbean as Africa's sixth region. The shared experience of… Read more »
Africa: Africa to Champion Climate Action for Sustainable Growth
African Heads of State and Government have agreed to lead the way in finding sustainable solutions to the climate crisis. The leaders observed that climate change and Africa's… Read more »
Kenya: Worldcoin Denies Malicious Intent as Kassait Revokes Contested Registration
Worldcoin has denied mining data for malicious and monetary purposes even as the Data Commissioner Immaculate Kassait moved to revoke a registration certificate the State Law… Read more »
Kenya: 'Homeless' Mwamba RFC Eye Return to Nairobi Railways Fortress
Mwamba RFC's Director of Rugby Fahad Adil remains hopeful that the club will once again host matches at the Nairobi Railways Grounds after almost nine years without a home venue. Read more »
Kenya: More Kenyans Turning Private Cars Into Profitable Investments
Owning a personal car for personal use in Kenya has almost become a basic need, especially for families. Read more »
Africa: ACS23's Nairobi Declaration Calls for Decarbonization, Multilateral Finance Reform
The Africa Climate Summit has adopted a Nairobi Declaration calling for decarbonization and a just multilateral finance architecture as the world races to combat climate change. Read more »
Kenya: Inspired By Victor Wanyama, Sharks Stars' Rookie Wilson Hopes to Be the Best
Kariobangi Sharks youngster Stanley Wilson wants to become the best midfielder for Kenya, inspired by former captain Victor Wanyama and his ex-footballer dad Jack Omondi. Read more »
Kenya: CA Tells Court Kisumu Man Arrested for Operating Unlicensed Radio Used Plane Frequencies
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) told the court on Wednesday a man arrested for operating an unlicensed radio station in Kisumu used aeronautical service frequencies… Read more »
Kenya: JKIA, Among for Kenyan Airports, to Get Level 2 Carbon Accreditation in ACA Program
Four Kenyan airports under the Kenya Airport Authority (KAA) have received level 2 carbon accreditation from the Airport Council International (ACI) under the Airport Carbon… Read more »
Kenya: Absa Bank Kenya to Finance Home Acquisitions With Unity Homes
Absa Bank Kenya has entered into an agreement with the affordable home developer Unity Homes to finance unit acquisitions in Tatu City, Kiambu County. Read more »
Kenya: Support for African Farmers Can Spark a Surge of Climate-Smart Innovations and Economic Opportunity
Expectations are high that this week's Africa Climate Summit in Kenya will provide momentum to unlock significant public and private sector investments in climate-related endeavors… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Kenya: Sama to Hire 2,100 Kenyans in Computer Vision AI, Trade CS Says
Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) firm Sama, starting this week, will start hiring 600 Kenyans to work in computer vision AI. Read more »
Kenya: 10 Startups Secure Training Opportunities From Whitebox Strathmore Program
A total of ten Kenyan startups will receive training opportunities through Strathmore's Whitebox Program. Read more »
Africa: Suluhu Rallies African States to Lobby for Climate Fund Ahead of COP28
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu has called on African countries to join forces in lobbying for the establishment of a special fund to tackle climate crises in the continent in the… Read more »
Kenya: Alex Okosi Picked to Lead Google Operations in Africa
Google has picked Alex Okosi to lead its operations in Africa starting today. Read more »
Kenya: Car Ferrying Suspected Donkey Meat Crashes in Mai Mahiu, Driver Arrested
A vehicle transporting suspected donkey meat to Nairobi has crashed in Mai Mahiu along Nairobi-Nakuru highway. Read more »
Kenya: Odinga's Lack of Succession Planning Clouds Discourse in Luo Nyanza
The ongoing uncertainty surrounding the succession of leadership in Luo Nyanza, whether due to a deliberate strategy or a lack thereof on the part of Azimio Leader Raila Odinga,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Signs 3 MOUs With South Africa, Sweden and Hong Kong to Boost Trade Ties
Kenya yesterday inked three deals with South African, Hong Kong, and Swedish firms to boost economic ties between the countries. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Pipeline Company Starts Drawing Fuel From Septic Tank in Kisumu
Kenya Pipeline Company has started the process to empty super petrol from a septic tank in Lolwe estate in Kisumu. Read more »
Kenya/Cameroon: FKF Pick Odemba to Take Charge of Starlets' Cameroon Wafcon Qualifier
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has picked on experienced women's coach Beldine Odemba to take charge of the national women's team Harambee Starlets ahead of their Women's… Read more »
Africa: Guterres, 24 Heads of State Join Delegates at Africa Climate Summit in Nairobi
As the Africa Climate Summit gathered pace in Kenya's capital Nairobi, host President William Ruto has defined Africa as a powerhouse of untapped potential and a continent that is… Read more »
Kenya: Mau Mau Veteran Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima Passes On
Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima, one of the leading agitators in Kenya anti-colonial fight, is dead. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Mourns Mau Mau Veteran Field Marshal Muthoni as Courageous
President William Ruto has mourned Mau Mau veteran Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima as courageous and hardworking, while praising her commitment to Kenya's independence. Read more »
Kenya: Field Marshal Muthoni Had No History of Ill-Health Apart From Colonial-Era Trauma - Family
Field Marshal Muthoni Wa Kirima who passed away on Tuesday had no history of ill-health apart from trauma she sustained from a bullet wound during the pre-independence fight, a… Read more »