Stories By Peres Akinyi
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Zipline transforms healthcare in Kericho County with life-saving drone deliveries
Sep 12, 2024 at 08:52 PM
Kericho County, Kenya, has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare accessibility by partnering with global drone logistics leader, Zipline....
Audit reveals alarmingly low submission of financial results by county hospitals
Sep 10, 2024 at 10:57 AM
The Auditor General Nancy Gathungu has raised a red flag over the alarming number of county hospitals that have failed to submit their financial statements....
AstraZeneca, Tricog Health, Kenya Cardiac Society unite to combat heart failure with AI
Sep 06, 2024 at 04:09 PM
AstraZeneca, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry, has embarked on a pioneering partnership with Tricog Health and the Kenya Cardiac Society (KCS) to revolutionise heart ...
EPK unveils 8 science laboratories in Nandi County to elevate STEM education
Sep 04, 2024 at 03:42 PM
Eastern Produce Kenya (EPK) has taken a significant step towards enhancing STEM education in Nandi County with the commissioning of eight state-of-the-art science laboratories in l...
Why Kenyans could soon need licenses from authorities to hold ‘harambees’
Sep 02, 2024 at 11:04 AM
A proposed law, the Public Fundraising Appeals Bill, 2024, could soon require Kenyans to obtain licenses before organizing fundraising events....
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More women urged to apply for plastic and reconstructive surgery scholarships
Aug 31, 2024 at 01:31 PM
Smile Train, the world’s largest charity dedicated to cleft-focused initiatives, has made a call for more women to apply for scholarships in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at...
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Kenya confirms third case of Mpox as it intensifies efforts to combat outbreak
Aug 30, 2024 at 04:48 PM
The Ministry of Health in Kenya has confirmed a third case of Mpox, also known as monkeypox, in the country....
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DTB reports Sh4.9 billion net profit with 12 per cent growth in half-year results
Aug 26, 2024 at 11:15 PM
Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has posted strong financial metrics in its half-year results, underlining the success of its strategic initiatives....
Aga Khan University Hospital pioneers revolutionary gynaecological surgery
Aug 21, 2024 at 07:40 PM
In a monumental medical breakthrough, Aga Khan University Hospital has successfully conducted the first Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) in the regi...
Kirinyaga intensifies fight against lifestyle diseases with fish farming initiatives
Aug 13, 2024 at 03:17 PM
Kirinyaga County is spearheading a multifaceted initiative to combat the escalating prevalence of lifestyle diseases and uplift its communities....
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Linda Mama maternity programme set for comeback promising more benefits
Aug 07, 2024 at 08:35 AM
The government is set to reintroduce the popular Linda Mama maternity care programme with expanded benefits, Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Mutho...
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Aga Khan University shines in prestigious global SDG rankings
Jul 25, 2024 at 03:22 PM
In a world where the quest for better health is paramount, Aga Khan University (AKU) stands as a beacon of excellence, now recognised among the top 5 per cent of higher education i...
CBK report reveals shocking regulatory breaches by 12 commercial banks in 2023
Jul 19, 2024 at 11:15 PM
A fresh report by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has unveiled a worrying trend of regulatory breaches within the country’s banking sector....
Auditor General raises alarm on Kenyatta National Hospital's mounting debt
Jul 08, 2024 at 07:13 PM
A recent report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu paints a concerning picture of Kenyatta National Hospital's (KNH) financial health....
Government to bear expenditure cuts after Ruto signs Appropriations Bill
Jun 29, 2024 at 12:16 AM
Both levels of government—the National and County Governments—will now bear the financial strain following President William Ruto's signing of the Appropriations Bill 2024....
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KPC transforms healthcare access for Meru County residents with new facility
Jun 24, 2024 at 04:25 PM
The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Foundation has commissioned a cutting-edge healthcare facility in Nkuene Ward, Meru County, marking a significant improvement in healthcare access ...
Kisumu welcomes Jubilee Life Insurance's 2024 Live Free Art Competition
Jun 21, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kisumu County played host to the launch of the 2024 Live Free Art Competition, an annual event organised by Jubilee Life Insurance....
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Uganda-Kenya dairy trade tensions simmer despite recent presidential pacts
Jun 21, 2024 at 02:09 AM
Trade relations between Uganda and Kenya have encountered fresh challenges despite recent pledges by Presidents Yoweri Museveni and William Ruto to strengthen bilateral ties....
Once-thriving Hashi Energy starts selling its assets in frantic effort to settle debts
Jun 20, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Kenyan energy giant Hashi Energy, a household name for over three decades, is offloading assets in a desperate bid to pay off creditors....
NSE faces rocky streak as BlackRock announces exit from emerging markets
Jun 16, 2024 at 03:05 PM
The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) faces a potential setback as American investment giant BlackRock Inc. announced its exit from emerging and frontier markets, including Kenya....
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