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Kenya’s Gladwell Pamba shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize

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Kenya’s Gladwell Pamba shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize

Milcah K September 7, 2026 0

Kenyan writer Gladwell Pamba has earned international recognition after being shortlisted for the 2026 Caine Prize for...

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TechMoran Launches StartupEast to Discover East Africa’s Next Generation of Startups

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TechMoran Launches StartupEast to Discover East Africa’s Next Generation of Startups

Milcah K August 27, 2026 0

TechMoran has launched StartupEast, a new platform aimed at discovering, showcasing and connecting the next generation of...

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Natalie Githinji’s Stage 4 Endometriosis Battle Exposes Gaps in Kenya’s SHA Coverage

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Natalie Githinji’s Stage 4 Endometriosis Battle Exposes Gaps in Kenya’s SHA Coverage

Milcah K August 24, 2026 0

Media personality and social media influencer Natalie Githinji has renewed public attention on the challenges women with...

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Dies Data Protection Champion Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Dies

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• Health

Dies Data Protection Champion Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu Dies

Milcah K August 24, 2026 0

Rosemary Koech-Kimwatu, a respected Kenyan technology-policy lawyer and data protection expert, has died, leaving behind a nearly...

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Wawira Njiru Receives German Africa Prize for Transforming School Meals in Kenya

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• Education
• Leadership and Governance

Wawira Njiru Receives German Africa Prize for Transforming School Meals in Kenya

Milcah K August 20, 2026 0

Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, has won the 2026 German Africa Prize for transforming school...

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Kenya’s Health Reforms: Are Underserved Communities Finally Getting the Care They Deserve?

• Health
• Leadership and Governance

Kenya’s Health Reforms: Are Underserved Communities Finally Getting the Care They Deserve?

Milcah K August 20, 2026 0

For a mother living in a remote village, a family in an informal settlement or an elderly...

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826 Women and Girls in Liberia Set to Benefit from Skills Training and Livelihood Support

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826 Women and Girls in Liberia Set to Benefit from Skills Training and Livelihood Support

Milcah K August 17, 2026 0

A total of 826 women and girls across Montserrado, Nimba and Lofa Counties in Liberia have been...

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Kenya Moves to Tackle Maternal Deaths with 10 New Specialised Health Facilities

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Kenya Moves to Tackle Maternal Deaths with 10 New Specialised Health Facilities

Milcah K August 15, 2026 0

Kenya is set to establish 10 specialised maternal and newborn health facilities in counties with the highest...

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Margaret Kamar Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award: Her Journey From Academia to Keny’s senate

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• Leadership and Governance

Margaret Kamar Honoured With Lifetime Achievement Award: Her Journey From Academia to Keny’s senate

Milcah K August 14, 2026 0

Prof. Margaret Jepkoech Kamar has been recognised with a Lifetime Achievement Award in Legislative Leadership, Education and...

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Nedbank and AWIEF Launch Women Enterprise Growth and Export Program for South African Women Entrepreneurs

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Nedbank and AWIEF Launch Women Enterprise Growth and Export Program for South African Women Entrepreneurs

Milcah K August 14, 2026 0

Nedbank has partnered with the Africa Women Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum (AWIEF) to launch a new programme...

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