Investing

Making Investing Accessible for Everyone

By David Macharia Investing plays a central role in wealth creation, financial security, and long-term economic growth. Yet for many individuals, investing still feels distant or complex. Perceptions around the need for high capital and technical language have historically limited participation in investment products. Investing remains unevenly distributed across global markets. According to the Global…

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Kenya

Kenya Must Strengthen Financing Ecosystems to Unlock Sustainable Growth

At the just concluded Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO) 2026, financial experts and industry leaders have reached a firm consensus that Kenya’s ability to accelerate economic development and attract tangible investment hinges on how effectively the country can coordinate, structure, and deploy capital. Speaking during the “Financing Ecosystem” side event, the MD and CEO of Absa Bank…

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Victoria Base Attack

Victoria Base Attack: Baghdad Airport Facility Burning After Drone Strike

Incoming reports confirm that massive fires have engulfed the Victory Base Complex near Baghdad International Airport following a coordinated assault early Monday, April 6, 2026. The facility, widely known as Victoria Base, was targeted by a sophisticated wave of strike drones and rockets, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict between regional militias and…

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Britam

UNFPA, Britam Ink Deal to Tackle Maternal, Newborn Deaths

UNFPA and the Britam Foundation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen efforts aimed at reducing preventable maternal and newborn deaths in Kwale County and Nairobi County. The partnership will scale the Lea Salama Programme, a targeted initiative designed to expand access to life-saving care for pregnant women and newborns, particularly in underserved rural…

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Francis Awino calls for stronger civic engagement & accountability

Human rights defender and Mtetezi Grassroot Convener Francis Awino has called for renewed civic engagement and greater accountability, urging closer collaboration between activists, institutions and students to build a more informed and participatory society. Speaking in Nairobi, Awino stressed the need to bridge the gap between academia and real-world experience, particularly for political science students…

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Aga

Aga Khan Hospital Leads Region with First Leadless Pacemaker Implant

Specialists at Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) have successfully implanted a leadless pacemaker for the first time in sub-Saharan Africa, a milestone expected to expand treatment options for patients with heart rhythm disorders across the region. The procedure was performed by a multidisciplinary cardiac team led by Mohamed Jeilan, Head of Cardiology at AKUH, positioning…

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