Standard Chartered Women In Tech Launches Cohort 8

Standard Chartered Women In Tech Launches Cohort 8

Ludovica Ochieng-Manager iBizAfrica Strathmore, Joyce Kibe-Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing, Kenya & Africa, Dr. Joseph Sevilla-Director of iLabAfrica & iBizAfrica Strathmore, Beverly Obatoyinbo-Board Member Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and representative from Village Capital Standard Chartered, in partnership with @iBizAfrica, Strathmore University, and Village Capital, has officially launched the 8th cohort of its Women…

Empowering tomato farmers in Kajiado KAJIADO County for a sustainable future – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Empowering tomato farmers in Kajiado KAJIADO County for a sustainable future – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Tuesday, October 27, 2024 – By John Ekadeli, KALRO Communications In Kajiado County, tomato farming is more than just an agricultural activity; it’s a lifeline for thousands of farmers and a cornerstone of the local economy. Thanks to the partnership between the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) and the Korea Africa Food and…

Kenya’s Public Debt Payments On Pace to Cross KSh 1 Trillion in 2025 – The Kenyan Wall Street

Kenya’s fiscal structure has undergone a dramatic shift in recent decades, with public debt interest payments rising at an unprecedented pace. Between July 2023 and June 2024, Kenya spent KSh 840.73 billion on servicing public debt, setting a new record. In the first six months of current 2024/25 financial year, which begun in July 2024,…

Ethiopia: Hospital Playing Fair Share in Medical Tourism Promotion

Ethiopia: Hospital Playing Fair Share in Medical Tourism Promotion

– Addis Hiwot General Hospital has announced that it is promoting medical tourism by providing quality healthcare to both domestic and international patients at a fair price. During a media briefing about its 25th anniversary celebrations, the hospital stated yesterday that it offers quality medical services supported by competent professionals and modern medical equipment. Speaking…

Say Goodbye to Endless Scrolling: How Our Updated Seeker Profile Finds Your Ideal Home Faster

Say Goodbye to Endless Scrolling: How Our Updated Seeker Profile Finds Your Ideal Home Faster

Searching for a home, whether to rent or buy, can be a frustrating and time-consuming process. Between outdated listings, slow agent responses, and the overwhelming number of options online, it’s easy to feel stuck. To help simplify the process and improve your chances of finding the right home quickly, we’ve made key updates to the…

i3 Announces 3rd Cohort To Support 7 Startups

i3 Announces 3rd Cohort To Support 7 Startups

Investing in Innovation Africa i3 has announced its 3rd cohort of 7 growth-stage companies working to transform pharmacy services on the continent. i3 is a pan-African initiative to support African healthtech startups. The three-year program will empower innovators to improve patient access to healthcare across Africa and scale their impact. For this cohort, i3 has…

Concern as expectant women turn to traditional birth attendants

Concern as expectant women turn to traditional birth attendants

Expectant women during a pregnancy fair at a hospital in Migori town, on March 22, 2025. [Anne Atieno, Standard] Health experts in Migori County have raised concerns over rising cases of expectant women turning to traditional birth attendants instead of going to hospital for treatment. The experts said most expectant mothers were not willing to…

Murkomen Sounds Alarm on Banditry: Who Is Fueling the Violence in Baringo?

Murkomen Sounds Alarm on Banditry: Who Is Fueling the Violence in Baringo?

MAY 3 – A statement by Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, has reignited a long-standing question that has haunted Baringo and other parts of Kenya for decades: Who is funding, fuelling, and sustaining the unrelenting cycle of banditry? The question resurfaced, sharpened by bitter irony, after a deadly attack occurred during…