Politics
‘Want my blessing? Let’s talk,’ Oparanya tells Sifuna
The Cabinet Secretary said he was also carrying ideas that could benefit the people and suggested that he and Sifuna could bring their ideas together.
Kenya
Business
African family businesses turn to succession planning as wealth transfer grows
Strathmore Business School, Standard Chartered, ALN and the Association of Family Business Enterprises (AFBE) have launched an executive programme on Monday targeting family business owners, next-generation leaders, policymakers and experts.
Athletics
Nairobi submits bid to host 2029 World Athletics Championships
The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich, with World Athletics expected to announce the successful host city in September
Business
KCB Foundation takes scholarship programme to South Sudan
The KCB Foundation has launched its KCB Scholars Programme in South Sudan, awarding scholarships to third-year medical students as part of efforts to expand access to higher education and strengthen the country’s health workforce.
Technology
ICT PS Tanui: Kenya should adopt the best AI globally
Tanui also called for the development of AI solutions designed around Kenya's languages, datasets, industries and national priorities
News
African air forces prepare 2027 Kenya exercise to boost disaster response
The organisers highlighted that collaboration among African air forces was critical to developing collective air power and ensuring forces could work together effectively during emergencies
Health and Wellness
KNH: No pending procurement issues from PPRA audit
In a statement issued on Saturday, August 8, KNH said it had already taken action on the issues identified and that none remained unresolved in the current financial year.
News
Batuk agreement stalls as MPs push UK to accept Kenya jurisdiction
Departmental Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations chairman Nelson Koech said Thursday that Britain had not provided a written commitment to comply with resolutions adopted by the House following an inquiry into Batuk’s conduct.
Health and Wellness
Six in 10 Kenyan babies get exclusive breast milk in first six months
Unicef said the steady rise in breastfeeding has contributed to reducing infant deaths, but warned that the national figure does not tell the whole story. Nearly four in 10 babies in the country are still not receiving the full benefits of exclusive breastfeeding, with major differences recorded between counties.
Education and Career
HELB sets record straight on alleged 12% student loan interest
The clarification follows information published on the front page of a local publication which HELB said gave an incorrect picture of its student financing model, loan rates and the amount of money students could owe after completing their studies.
News
49 uniformed officers cleared for compensation over rights violations
The Panel however did not disclose the total amount awarded to the 49 officers in the update. It also announced that five victims had been approved for above-scale compensation after a case-by-case review of their circumstances.
Health and Wellness
Kenya clarifies mandatory travel health insurance requirement for foreign visitors
The clarification follows public concern and questions over the implementation of the new requirement and whether foreign travellers would be compelled to purchase insurance upon arrival.