Kenya, Somalia: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Briefing Notes

East Africa floods Floods in Kenya have displaced more than 260,000 people and killed at least 100, according to the Red Cross in Kenya this morning. The highest numbers of displaced people are reported in Tana...

Kenya: Floods trigger death and massive displacement, threaten disease outbreaks

Water sources have been contaminated and 33 health centres have been destroyed along with homes, crops, irrigation systems and farm equipment, and roads and train lines NAIROBI, Kenya: More than a month of heavy rains...

Equity, KCB make the list for African Banker nominees

The African Banker Awards Committee announces the 2018 nominees Shortlist reflects another strong year in African banking, driven by innovation and resilient markets Nominees for the 2018 African Banker Awards (http://AfricanBankerAwards.com) have been announced. This year’s...

21st Build EXPO Attracts Thousands of People

The largest construction expo in Kenya is is currently ongoing at the Kenyatta International Conference Center. This year's edition has attracted thousands of people who patronized  exhibitors drawn from over 40 countries. The expo dubbed...

Goldenscape Group Breaks Ground for Shs150 Million Food Processing Plant

Goldenscape Group is set to break ground on its Sh150 million a food processing plant in Laikipia County. The firm Chief Executive Peter Wangai says the plant is aimed at reducing food wastage in the...

Data Integrated to Represent Kenya in pan African Startup Competition

  Data Integrated emerged top out of seven Kenyan start-ups that competed in Nairobi while Mobi Water and Btrack Global came in second and third respectively. Data Integrated company showcased its services which include end-to-end enterprise...

JKIA-based Lazizi Hotel rebrands to Crowne Plaza

  In a statement, Lazizi Premier says the decision to partner with InterContinental Hotel Group is on account of the Group’s strong reputation as one of the leading business hotel brands in the world. On its...

World Hand Hygiene Day 2018

It’s in your hands – prevent sepsis in health care World Hand Hygiene Day, marked globally on 5 May, highlights the importance of hand hygiene in health care. The slogan of this year’s campaign is “It’s in your hands...

New Rugby Africa Gold Cup Perpetual Trophy – a Rugby World Cup qualifier –...

The New Rugby Africa (www.RugbyAfrique.com) Gold Cup perpetual trophy – a Rugby World Cup qualifier – will be unveiled during the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) Congress in Brussels on May 8, 2018. The 2018 edition...

MAJID AL FUTTAIM TO OPEN THE FIRST “CARREFOUR MARKET” IN KENYA

The new store will complement the flagship hypermarket at the Two Rivers Mall Nairobi, Kenya, May 2, 2018: Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities, retail and leisure pioneer across the Middle East, Africa...