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…
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…
Gilbey’s hosted a memorable edition of the Gilbey’s Hangout at Burudani Address, delivering an immersive experience that brought together thousands of consumers in celebration of authentic connections and shared moments. Held on Friday, April 3rd, the event was hosted by Mwalimu Rachel, DJ Xclusive, and DJ Chunky, who kept the energy high and the crowd…
The fourth edition of the What Women Want Summit concluded last weekend, after a three-day gathering that brought together influential voices from across East Africa to advance conversations on women’s leadership, empowerment, and inclusive growth. Organised by PinkE Media in partnership with the #SheWalks platform by Johnnie Walker, the summit was held under the theme…
Absa Bank Kenya has renewed its title sponsorship of the Absa Kip Keino Classic with a Sh35 million investment, setting the stage for a historic 2026 edition to be held under floodlights at Nyayo National Stadium. The World Athletics Continental Gold Tour event is scheduled for Friday, April 24, 2026, and will, for the first…
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…
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…
The Council of Governors (CoG) has condemned the incident involving Samburu Governor Lelelit Lati at the Senate. In his statement, CoG Chairperson and Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi expressed outrage over the alleged assault, warning that such actions undermine the constitutional and threaten intergovernmental relations. The council chairperson described the alleged assault as an attack not…
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has secured a warrant of arrest against an immigration officer based at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) after he failed to appear in court for plea-taking. The accused, John Poriot, was to be charged before the Kahawa Law Courts yesterday under the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act, No. 8 of…
By Patrick Omoro Insurance companies rarely confront their defining challenges during periods of crisis. More often, moments of introspection emerge during growth, when expansion exposes structural weaknesses that scale alongside success. Kenya’s insurance sector finds itself in such a phase, where premium volumes are rising, reaching KES 352.29 billion by the third quarter of 2025 as total industry assets…
