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Women in STEM Africa Summit Puts Innovation, Collaboration and Opportunity in the Spotlight

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The Women in STEM Africa Summit is providing a powerful platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, educators and industry leaders to shape conversations around Africa’s technology and innovation future. A key highlight of the summit is the Pitch Arena, held in partnership with KCB, where bold innovators and entrepreneurs are pitching their ideas, showcasing solutions and connecting with opportunities that could help transform their innovations into real-world impact. The initiative is giving emerging changemakers an opportunity to be seen and heard while creating a bridge between innovative ideas, mentorship, funding and wider market opportunities. The summit is also featuring high-level panel discussions bringing together leaders, experts, educators and innovators to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s STEM ecosystem. Discussions are focusing on critical areas including education, innovation, leadership, access and opportunity, with participa...
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Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 to Spotlight Innovation as Six Founders Battle for KSh500,000 Pitch Prize

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Six African innovators will take to the stage at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi today as the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 puts a spotlight on women-led innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The highly anticipated Pitch Arena will bring together shortlisted founders presenting solutions across Artificial Intelligence (AI), creative technology, agritech, transport and education technology, with the overall winner set to receive KSh500,000 to invest in their business. The competition will be held in two phases, with the preliminary round taking place in the morning and the final round closing the day. Three finalists will proceed to the afternoon final after facing a five-member judging panel. The judges include Dr Fiona Asonga, CEO of TESPOK; Kevin Korir, Head of East Africa at Vula.vc; Enos Weswa, Country Director of UK-Kenya Tech Hub; Amb. Franck Adjagba; and Eunice Pohlmann. The shortlisted founders include Eliud Luutsa of Innobid in the AI c...
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NCCK, IEBC Push for Democratic, Credible and Peaceful 2027 Elections

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The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have called for collective action, citizen participation and dialogue to safeguard democratic, credible and peaceful elections in 2027. Speaking during the National Stakeholders Convention at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui said democratic space can gradually be eroded through a series of compromises, urging Kenyans to remain actively engaged in protecting the country’s democratic gains. Rev. Kinyanjui said participation was key to securing peace, calling on citizens to show up, ask difficult questions and stand up for the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The two-day convention brings together  stakeholders in the democratic and electoral space to assess Kenya’s preparedness for the 2027 polls, identify risks that could undermine democratic and peaceful elections and develop mit...
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NCCK and Stakeholders Raise Alarm Over Rising Political Risks Ahead of 2027 Elections

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Religious leaders, constitutional agencies, professional bodies and civil society organisations have raised concerns over growing political tensions ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election, calling for urgent measures to safeguard the electoral process and prevent violence. The concerns were contained in a communiqué issued at the conclusion of a two-day National Stakeholders Convention held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi from September 2–3, 2026. The convention brought together representatives from six umbrella religious institutions, seven constitutional agencies, five professional bodies and 21 civil society organisations to assess the country’s preparedness for credible, peaceful and democratic elections. The stakeholders identified five major risks to the 2027 electoral cycle: political violence and youth exploitation, institutional capture and abuse of state power, the influence of money and opaque campaign financing, misinformation and ethnic polarisation,...
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Incoming JSC Women Representative Ekaterina Handa Calls for Passage of Bill to Strengthen Accountability in Judiciary

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Incoming Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Women Representative Ekaterina Handa , has called on the National Assembly to pass legislation aimed at strengthening the regulatory framework governing the implementation of laws within the justice system. Speaking during a public participation forum, Handa said the proposed Bill, which has already been passed by the Senate, is critical in ensuring that laws are implemented within clear timelines and that institutions mandated to make regulations do so promptly. Handa cited the Judicial Service Commission Act, enacted in 2011, noting that although it provides for regulations governing important functions of the Commission, including procedures relating to complaints against judges, the necessary regulatory framework has not been fully implemented. She argued that the absence of clear regulations creates uncertainty for both members of the public and institutions within the justice system, particularly when complaints are raised ag...
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NGEC CEO Dr Purity Ngina Calls for Greater Investment in Women’s STEM Research and Innovation

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National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) CEO Dr Purity Ngina has called for increased investment in women and girls pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), saying mentorship, research opportunities and deliberate support are critical to unlocking their potential.  Speaking during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, Dr Ngina emphasised the importance of exposing girls to successful women in STEM so they can see role models they can aspire to become.  She noted that mentorship should begin early, including at junior school level, and encouraged stronger collaboration between STEM professionals, researchers and teachers to inspire learners and help them understand the opportunities available in science and technology.  Dr Ngina also highlighted research as a critical component of innovation, urging greater investment in women researchers and ensuring that women scientists are adequately represented in national research and scient...
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NGEC CEO Dr Purity Ngina Calls for Greater Investment in Women’s STEM Research and Innovation

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National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) CEO Dr Purity Ngina has called for increased investment in women and girls pursuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), saying mentorship, research opportunities and deliberate support are critical to unlocking their potential.  Speaking during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, Dr Ngina emphasised the importance of exposing girls to successful women in STEM so they can see role models they can aspire to become.  She noted that mentorship should begin early, including at junior school level, and encouraged stronger collaboration between STEM professionals, researchers and teachers to inspire learners and help them understand the opportunities available in science and technology.  Dr Ngina also highlighted research as a critical component of innovation, urging greater investment in women researchers and ensuring that women scientists are adequately represented in national research and scient...
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