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A new generation of tech innovators took center stage in Eldoret as three youth-led teams from the Siaya Hackathon were crowned winners at the Kenya Software & AI Summit, held at Moi University Annex Campus. The recognition marked a major milestone in Kenya’s pursuit of a robust, inclusive digital economy rooted in community-driven innovation. The award ceremony celebrated the results of the Siaya Hackathon, a 72-hour innovation sprint held from October 13th to 15th at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. Fully aligned with Kenya’s digital transformation agenda, the challenge drew thirty-five brilliant young minds—students and entrepreneurs from Siaya communities, Bondo Technical Training Institute (TTI), and Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology. Their mission: to build practical digital tools addressing real challenges faced by MSMEs and SMEs, from market access to inventory management and digital payments. The hackathon’s success underscored the gro...

The National Enterprise Development Initiative (NEDI) has kicked off a major nationwide mapping exercise aimed at identifying and supporting youth and women with talents, innovative ideas, and budding economic projects. The initiative, launched during a high-energy conference in Nairobi, seeks to bridge persistent gaps in Kenya’s youth empowerment ecosystem by connecting emerging entrepreneurs directly to real opportunities. According to NEDI leadership, the mapping drive is designed to spotlight young people with the potential to build industries but who are often locked out of crucial networks and resources. The goal, they say, is to shift from scattered, individual empowerment efforts to a nationwide, coordinated model that channels collective support toward youth-led enterprises. “We have a very robust youth empowerment infrastructure in this country—from national programs to county-led initiatives. But despite this, the impact remains minimal,” a NEDI repre...

By Irene Mwende   Greenpeace Africa launched its inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival—an event designed to challenge Kenya’s throwaway culture and spark bold government action against single-use plastics. Community members,  environmental advocates, and innovators gathered under the festival’s banner, “Experience, Refill, Reuse: A Sustainable Lifestyle for All,” transforming the museum grounds into a living laboratory of zero-waste living. Refill stations bubbled with activity, artists showcased upcycled creations, and children proudly displayed sculptures built from discarded materials. But beneath the festive atmosphere lay a powerful message. During the opening ceremony, Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead for the Pan African Plastics Project at Greenpeace Africa, urged Kenya’s government to set ambitious national targets for refill and reuse systems—targets she believes could dramatically cut plastic pollution while creating new economic opportunities. ...

By Irene Mwende   Greenpeace Africa launched its inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival—an event designed to challenge Kenya’s throwaway culture and spark bold government action against single-use plastics. Community members,  environmental advocates, and innovators gathered under the festival’s banner, “Experience, Refill, Reuse: A Sustainable Lifestyle for All,” transforming the museum grounds into a living laboratory of zero-waste living. Refill stations bubbled with activity, artists showcased upcycled creations, and children proudly displayed sculptures built from discarded materials. But beneath the festive atmosphere lay a powerful message. During the opening ceremony, Hellen Kahaso Dena, Project Lead for the Pan African Plastics Project at Greenpeace Africa, urged Kenya’s government to set ambitious national targets for refill and reuse systems—targets she believes could dramatically cut plastic pollution while creating new economic opportunities. ...

The Government of Kenya has unveiled a new national initiative aimed at shaping the moral and ethical foundation of the country’s future generations. The “Nurturing Natural Values” program, launched through the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs in partnership with the National Parents Association (NPA) and key education stakeholders, seeks to promote integrity, discipline, and leadership among children and young people. Speaking during the official launch, Dr. Aurelia Rono, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Parliamentary Affairs, underscored the importance of moral education in nation-building. > “Nurturing values in our schools and communities is the foundation for responsible leadership and sustainable growth. Our children must be guided by integrity, respect, and discipline if we are to build a stronger nation,” said Dr. Rono. She reaffirmed the government’s commitment to working with parents, teachers, and community leaders to ensure the progra...

 Kenya Railways Managing Director Mr. Philip Mainga and a delegation from the Zaria Group, led by its founder Mr. Masai Ujiri, the former President of the Toronto Raptors and founder of Giants of Africa. The meeting, held  at the Kenya Railways headquarters, focused on plans to develop a world-class sports and entertainment facility in Kenya as part of Zaria Group’s continent-wide initiative to empower Africa’s youth through sports, leadership, and entrepreneurship. Zaria Group is driving a visionary project to establish a network of modern facilities across Africa, aimed at creating spaces that inspire the next generation of athletes, innovators, and leaders. Kenya is poised to become the next beneficiary of this initiative, following the successful unveiling of Zaria Court Kigali in July 2025 — a model project that has already made waves across the region. During the visit, Mr. Ujiri and his team, accompanied by senior Kenya Railways officials, toured...