Insurers now warm up to health cover for the elderly

Mwanaisha Wesonga aged 78 (Left) and Hadijah Wamukoya aged 76 from Lucheka village in Matungu. The two are widowed co-wives and live in abject poverty but have never received the Inua Jamii cash transfers.... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – August 1, 2025

  Humanitarian Aid Cuts in Nigeria Mean 1,4 Million Face Food Shortages Drastic cuts to humanitarian aid in north-eastern Nigeria triggered alarm among aid agencies, who warn the reductions could strengthen Boko Haram... Read more »

Govt Moves to Tighten Tobacco Laws Amid Rising Cancer Cases » Capital News

Nairobi, Kenya, Jul 31 – The government is rolling out a new set of stringent measures to combat tobacco use, which health officials say is contributing to the alarming rise in cancer... Read more »

EABL posts Sh12b profits, to give Sh8 dividend

Risper Ohaga, Chief Financial Officer, with Jane Karuku EABL Group Managing Director and CEO, during the 2025 full year financial results. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] East Africa Breweries Limited has recorded a... Read more »

Africa: All of Africa Today – July 31, 2025

  Cholera Outbreak in West and Central Africa Poses Crisis for Children Some 80,000 children are estimated to be at high risk of cholera in West and Central Africa as the rainy... Read more »

Tanzania’s ban on foreigners operating small businesses sparks Kenyan backlash » Capital News

Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya. The new directive prohibits them from 15 sectors including mobile money transfers,... Read more »

Kenya: Safe Haven to Battleground – How Protests Are Shaking Nyeri’s Business Community

Nyeri — For decades, Nyeri has been considered a safe haven for investors, attracting businesses from across the country with its reputation as the central region’s administrative and commercial hub. The old... Read more »

President Ruto assents to Conflict of Interest Bill » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 – The government has stepped up the fight against corruption following the presidential assent to the Conflict of Interest Bill. During the signing of the law at State... Read more »

Kenya, Uganda sign 8 new memoranda to boost cooperation » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 30 — Kenya has signed eight agreements with Uganda to boost bilateral cooperation during President Yoweri Museveni’s official visit. Speaking at State House Nairobi after witnessing the signing of... Read more »

ODM affirms ‘unity of purpose’ amid differences over pact with Ruto’s party

ODM officials, including Party Leader Raila Odinga, Secretary General Edwin Sifuna and Chairperson Gladys Wanga, address a press conference in Nairobi on July 29. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Orange... Read more »