‘Digital authoritarianism’ threatening basic rights in Africa: study

By Reuters,

From internet shutdowns and online surveillance to social media taxes and arrests for anti-government posts, “digital authoritarianism” is a threa...

African Digital Rights Network , digital authoritarianism

OPINION: With vaccine deliveries across Africa, the race for equity begins

By Guest Writer,

By Dr. Solomon Zewdu On February 24, 600,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Accra, Ghana. Two days later, another 504,000 doses arrived in Ab...

Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , coronavirus , covax , COVID-19 , GAVI , vaccine

Citibank rolls out program to support women owned businesses

By Citizen Reporter,

Citibank N.A Kenya has established a Supply Chain Finance Program in support of women-owned businesses. Also Read: Women’s subpar representation ...

CitiBank , women

First 10 people get COVID-19 vaccine at Kenyatta National Hospital

By Tabitha Rotich,

The first 10 people have received the COVID-19 vaccine at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi. Ministry of Health Director General Dr. Patric...

coronavirus , vaccine

Senate delays debate on Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill while it is read aloud

By Reuters,

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to take up President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid bill, but put off the start of a contentious debate...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , President Joe Biden , U.S Senate

Mitumba not in competition with new clothes: report

By Kepha Muiruri,

Mitumba imports are not in direct competition with new clothes including locally manufactured textiles according to a new report. According to the ...

IEA , Mitumba

Elgeyo Marakwet DG Wesley Rotich freed on Ksh.50K cash bail

By Cyrus Sholim,

Elgeyo Marakwet Deputy Governor Wesley Rotich has been freed on Ksh. 50,000 cash bail after he denied fraud charges. Also Read: Elgeyo Marakwet Cou...

Elgeyo Marakwet , Wesley Rotich

President Kenyatta flags off first dispatch of COVID-19 vaccines

By Benjamin Muriuki,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has flagged off the first dispatch of vaccines from the National Vaccine Depot in Kitengela to other parts of the country. ...

COVID-19 , President Uhuru Kenyatta

First Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Africa under COVAX arrive in Rwanda

By Reuters,

The first doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 shots to be dispatched to Africa under the global COVAX vaccine-sharing scheme arrived in Rwanda on Wednesday. ...

AstraZeneca , coronavirus , covax , kagame , moderna , Pfizer , Rwanda , vaccine

Kenyans to receive COVID-19 vaccine free of charge during phase 1

By Dorcas Wangira,

The long-awaited arrival of Kenya's first consignment of the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine has now set the wheel in motion for the planned rollout. ...

Investigators probe ‘black box’ in car crashed by golfer Tiger Woods

By Reuters,

The Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department is examining data from the “black box” recorder of the car driven by Tiger Woods last week when the champio...

tiger woods

Rising e-waste crisis is being reckoned with in Rwanda, one gadget at a time

By CNN,

For Eric Nshimiyimanain, who owns two small electronic repair shops in Kigali, Rwanda, the startup chime of an old Windows laptop is the sound of a bu...

e-waste , Rwanda

OPINION: Leveraging the power of the digital economy to achieve Kenya Vision 2030

By Guest Writer,

By Will Meng UN Secretary-General Guterres stated: "The COVID-19 pandemic is the worst global crisis since the Second World War”. The year...

Digital Economy , Huawei

Elephants or avocados: Dilemma at Amboseli National Park

By Reuters,

The majestic sight of elephants roaming beneath Mount Kilimanjaro has long lured throngs of wildlife-lovers to Amboseli National Park on Kenya’s bor...

Amboseli National Park , avocados , Elephants

Kagwe: 400,000 health workers to be vaccinated starting Friday

By Citizen Reporter,

Health CS Mutahi Kagwe has said phase one of the COVID-19 vaccination will begin on Friday and is targeting over 400,000 health workers as well as tho...

AstraZeneca , coronavirus , kagwe , vaccine

Fake COVID-19 vaccines shipped from China to South Africa: Interpol

By Agencies,

South African authorities have seized hundreds of fake COVID-19 vaccines following a global alert issued by Interpol warning vaccines would be a prime...

coronavirus , Interpol , vaccine

NCBA Bank, TATA Africa Holdings ink deal for commercial vehicles

By Citizen Reporter,

NCBA Bank Kenya PLC on Wednesday signed a partnership deal with Tata Africa Holdings (K) Limited to finance Tata models throughout the country. Und...

NCBA , Tata

Gov’t extends Kazi Mtaani program for 280,000 youth

By Citizen Reporter,

The steering committee of the National Hygiene Program, popularly known as Kazi Mtaani, has announced the extension of the initiative which was due to...

coronavirus , Kazi Mtaani , social protection

World Bank readies COVID-19 vaccine funds for around 30 African countries

By Reuters,

The World Bank is preparing emergency financing to help about 30 African countries access COVID-19 vaccines, the global lender told Reuters, as the co...

coronavirus , vaccine , World Bank

156 golfers expected at 2021 Magical Kenya Open

By Agencies,

The 2021 Magical Kenya Open Golf Championship is expected to attract at least 156 golfers with over 30 countries represented. The tournament, which...

Golfers , Karen Country Club , KBL , Magical Kenya Open Gold Championship