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Women who battled cervical cancer are now traveling across Kenya to convince families that a simple vaccine can spare the next generation from their suffering. Their message is personal and powerful: prevention is easier than the fight they endured.
Kenya is turning surplus renewable energy into electric buses that shield riders from global oil shocks. With 90% renewable electricity and operators saving money, African cities are proving clean transport makes economic sense.
Delivery giant Glovo believes Africa may skip traditional e-commerce and jump straight to ultra-fast local delivery, just like the continent leapfrogged desktop computers for smartphones. The company is investing $77.6 million in Kenya alone to build the infrastructure for what could become the world's biggest quick commerce market.
Kenya just unveiled Africa's first national curriculum to train businesses how to use weather data in their decisions. The program equips companies in agriculture, energy, finance, insurance, and tech with skills to turn climate forecasts into action as extreme weather threatens their operations.
When residents near Lake Victoria protested a proposed nuclear power plant, Kenya's energy agency did something remarkable: they listened. The government announced it won't move forward without community consent, putting people before projects.
A digital platform in Kenya and Cameroon is paying smallholder farmers to plant trees on their land, restoring thousands of hectares while boosting incomes. One Kenyan farmer used her earnings to buy a sewing machine and pay school fees.
Kenya just opened its first museum dedicated to jigger infestation, turning a painful health crisis into a powerful tool for education and hope. The facility preserves the story of how grassroots efforts helped more than three million Kenyans overcome a disease that once caused children to miss school and families to suffer in silence.
Google and UNICEF just launched a three-year partnership to bring AI-powered education tools to millions of students in Brazil, India, Pakistan, and Kenya. The initiative focuses on teacher training and reading support in communities where digital access has been limited.
Kenyan families just got double the internet speed without paying an extra shilling. Zuku's upgrade is the latest move in a competitive race that's making fast internet more affordable across the country.
Six countries in the Horn of Africa and Yemen are seeing remarkable progress in their fight against polio, with Kenya reporting zero cases since mid-2024 and Ethiopia cutting infections by 98%. Despite ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises, strengthened regional cooperation is protecting millions of children from this paralyzing disease.
Kenya's largest telecom just made life easier for millions by letting users stay logged into its super-app even when switching networks. The fix solves a major headache for people traveling abroad who were getting locked out constantly.
World champion Faith Cherotich and Commonwealth Games champion Ferdinand Omanyala lead Kenya's top athletes to Xiamen, China this Saturday for the second leg of this year's Diamond League. With no major athletics events in 2026, this prestigious series takes center stage for the world's fastest runners.
Unknown golfer Aaron Rai pulled off one of golf's greatest underdog victories, coming from behind to win the PGA Championship with ice-cold putting and unshakeable composure. The 31-year-old English player with Indian and Kenyan roots showed the world that hard work, humility, and family support can beat even the biggest names in sports.
Kenya has planted 1.7 billion trees since 2022, marking major progress toward its ambitious goal of 15 billion trees by 2032. The massive reforestation effort aims to restore ecosystems and strengthen the nation's fight against climate change.
A thrilling off-road race across Kenya's wilderness is funding real conservation wins, with a telecom giant pledging $860,000 to protect forests and wildlife. Last year's event alone raised over $2 million, protecting 80,000 families from human-wildlife conflict.
After a week of nationwide disruption, Kenya's transport operators called off their strike following President Ruto's commitment to lower diesel prices. The agreement brings relief to millions who rely on public transportation daily.
Thousands of Kenyan commuters can breathe easier after transport operators called off their nationwide strike following productive talks with President Ruto. The government promised fuel price cuts, insurance reforms, and loan relief for drivers.
Kenya's mobile money system serves over 47 million people and processes transactions worth 61% of the country's GDP annually. Now innovators are solving the hidden business challenge behind this massive success story.
When a boat capsized in Kenya's Lamu County waters, rescue teams immediately mobilized to save lives. Four people were pulled from the water and rushed to safety while community members joined the search for four others.
A Ghanaian company is transforming Kenya's capital from a city plagued by 109 illegal dumpsites into a model of African-led environmental solutions. In just one month, they've already evacuated four times more waste than the previous system could handle.
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