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WHO Warns Against Ebola Misinformation as Kenya Races to Contain Virus Dr Neema Kimambo, World Health Organization (WHO) Representative to Kenya, addresses journalists during an Ebola media engagement in Nairobi, urging media practitioners to prioritise accurate reporting, counter misinformation and promote public awareness to support efforts to contain the outbreak. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 15, 2026 The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged Kenyan journalists to prioritise accurate reporting, public education and responsible coverage of the Ebola outbreak, warning that misinformation and fear could undermine efforts to contain the virus following the country's first confirmed case. WHO Representative to Kenya Dr Neema Kimambo said the media had a critical role in helping the public understand how Ebola spreads, recognise its symptoms and seek medical attention promptly, noting that the quality of information circulating during an outbreak could significantly influence ...

KenGen Hunts Global Investors to Turn Africa’s Green Energy Wealth into Jobs and Industrial Growth KenGen Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Eng. Kibet Ronoh, OGW (left), shakes hands with Stanbic Bank Kenya Executive Vice President and Head of Energy Infrastructure Julius Longei during the media launch of the third KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC 2026) in Nairobi. The conference, scheduled for November 24 to 27 in Olkaria, Naivasha, will bring together global investors, financiers and energy sector stakeholders to mobilise investment and accelerate Africa’s green industrial revolution. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi - October 15, 2026 Kenya is stepping up efforts to attract international investment into renewable energy, with a major conference scheduled for November expected to bring together investors, financiers, power producers and policymakers to explore ways of turning Africa’s vast clean energy resources into bankable projects and industrial growth. The third...

Capital A Targets Idle Savings as Kenyans Seek Safer Paths to Wealth Capital A Investment Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Linus Kang’ara (2nd left), alongside other representatives, during the launch of the Rejesha Funds, a new investment platform designed to help Kenyans at home and abroad diversify their investments and build long-term wealth, in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. By Jeff Oyugi NAIROBI - October 14, 2026 Capital A Investment Bank has launched a new family of investment funds targeting Kenyans seeking to build long-term wealth, as the financial services firm moves to deepen local investment participation and attract more diaspora savings into regulated financial instruments. The Rejesha Funds, unveiled in Nairobi on Wednesday, offer investment opportunities in Kenyan shillings and US dollars, targeting individuals, business owners, young professionals and Kenyans living abroad who want to diversify their savings beyond traditional options such as land and...

Retirement Shock: 7 in 10 Kenyans Unprepared as Families Drain Savings and Workers Cash Out Pensions From left: Jonathan Stichbury, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz Investments Limited; Jacqueline Karasha, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer of Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) Limited; and Dr Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo, Group Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz Kenya, during the launch of the inaugural SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark Report 2026, themed “Kenya Before It Ages,” in Nairobi on October 12, 2026. The study reveals that seven in 10 Kenyans are not on track for a comfortable retirement, citing rising household expenses, irregular incomes and debt repayments among the major barriers to saving for old age. By Jeff Oyugi NAIROBI - October 12, 2026  Seven in 10 Kenyans fear they are not financially prepared for a comfortable retirement, with rising household expenses, irregular incomes, debt repayments and the withdrawal ...

HACO Opens West African Manufacturing Front With Ghana Deal HACO Industries Managing Director Mary Ann Musangi and Ayewa Aberfur Founder Dr. Nanayaa Bates sign a manufacturing and distribution agreement that will see HACO’s Amara lotion produced and distributed in Ghana, marking a major step in the Kenyan manufacturer’s expansion into West Africa. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi - October 8, 2026 Kenyan consumer goods manufacturer HACO Industries has stepped up its pan African expansion strategy after signing a manufacturing and distribution agreement with Ghana based Ayewa Aberfur to produce and distribute its Amara lotion in Ghana. The agreement marks a significant move by HACO to establish a manufacturing foothold in West Africa while bringing its skincare products closer to consumers in the region. The partnership is also expected to deepen regional supply chains and increase the share of value generated within Africa’s manufacturing ecosystem. HACO Industries Kenya Limited, which has more t...

M-Pesa Breaks New Ground With Sh100 Shariah-Compliant Investment Fund Safaricom Group CEO Peter Ndegwa (left), GulfCap Investment Bank Chairman Suleiman Shahbal(centre) and Capital Markets Authority representative Justus Ogoti (right) pose for a photo during the launch of the Ziidi Shari’ah compliant Money Market Fund, a new digital investment solution aimed at expanding access to Shari’ah compliant investment opportunities through M-Pesa. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi, October 6, 2026 Safaricom and GulfCap Investment Bank have launched a new Shariah compliant money market fund on the M-Pesa platform, opening another avenue for customers seeking ethical investment options while lowering the entry barrier to formal investing. The Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund allows M-Pesa customers and businesses to begin investing with as little as Sh100, with subsequent top ups starting from Sh10. The product is accessible through My OneApp and the USSD code *334#, enabling customers to invest and manage t...

269,000 Kenyans Trapped in Modern Slavery as Nairobi Forum Demands Tough Action Artlibert Makori, Assistant Labour Commissioner, Child Labour Division, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, addresses the Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi, calling for stronger action to combat modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and child labour. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi – October 5, 2026 Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating modern slavery, forced labour, human trafficking and child labour, with the Government calling for stronger international cooperation, ethical recruitment and practical action to protect vulnerable populations. Speaking during the opening of the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi, Artlibert Makori, Assistant Labour Commissioner in the Child Labour Division at the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, who represented Labour Cabinet Secretary Dr Alfred Mutua, said Kenya’s commitment to freedom from exploitation was firmly ancho...

17.24 Million Trees to Be Planted as Government Intensifies Environmental Restoration Environment, Climate Change and Forestry CS Dr. Deborah Barasa(center), Government Spokesperson Charles Owino(right) and Principal Secretary for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi(left) address journalists in Nairobi on the 17.24 million tree planting drive and preparations for National Mazingira Day. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi - October 5, 2026  Kenya is set to plant 17.24 million trees during this year’s Mazingira Week as the Government intensifies efforts to restore degraded landscapes and accelerate progress towards its ambitious target of growing 15 billion trees by 2032. The national campaign, which runs from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, will bring together government agencies, communities, schools, youth groups, village elders, the private sector, civil society and development partners in a coordinated environmental restoration programme. Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said the annual...

Green Building Push Intensifies as Government, Banks Rally Behind Climate Resilient Cities Principal Secretary Dr. Festus Ng’eno (left) alongside Kenya Green Building Society CEO Nasra Nanda, Special Envoy for Climate Change Ambassador Ali Mohammed and KCB Director of Mortgage Caroline Wanjeri Kihara during the Kenya Green Building Society Annual Conference in Nairobi, where stakeholders discussed green investment, climate resilience and sustainable development. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 2, 2026 Kenya is stepping up efforts to transform its construction and property sector by promoting climate resilient buildings, sustainable infrastructure and innovative financing as rapid urbanisation and climate change increase pressure on cities and public resources. The push brought together government officials, financial institutions, developers and built environment professionals at the Kenya Green Building Society (KGBS) Annual Conference 2026, where stakeholders called for stronger...

University Unions Reject 4% Pay Offer, Declare Strike KUSU Secretary General Dr Charles Mukhwaya, flanked by UASU National Organising Secretary Jacob Musembi and National Vice Chairman Cyprian Ombati, addresses the media in Nairobi on the unions’ decision to proceed with strike action following a deadlock in negotiations over the 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi - October 1, 2026 Three trade unions representing workers in Kenya’s public universities have declared a nationwide strike after rejecting a counter offer presented by the Inter Public Universities Councils Consultative Forum (IPUCCF) over the 2025 to 2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The University Academic Staff Union (UASU), Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU) and Universities and Colleges Workers Union (UDEWA) said their members would withdraw their labour effective midnight after the unions and employers failed to reach an agreement on outstanding issues surrounding the new...

ISK Opens Industry Door for Students With New Internship Portal and Mentorship Drive Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) President Eric Nyadimo addresses the inaugural ISK Student Conference at the University of Nairobi, where he highlighted efforts to strengthen industry-academia linkages and prepare students for emerging opportunities in the geospatial and real estate sectors. By Jeff Oyugi Nairobi — October 1, 2026 The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has moved to bridge the gap between university training and professional practice with the launch of its inaugural student conference and a digital internship portal aimed at connecting students directly with employers. The initiative, unveiled at the University of Nairobi during the first ISK Student Conference, seeks to give students early exposure to industry, mentorship and employment opportunities as the geospatial, surveying and real estate sectors undergo rapid technological transformation. Held under the theme “Beyon...