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LG Electronics (LG) is introducing the 40HT513D, a new 40-inch curved ultrawide diagnostic monitor designed to help radiologists improve efficiency and clinical productivity. The monitor has received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance as a medical device,1 strengthening LG’s medical display portfolio and reinforcing its commitment to developing displays tailored to healthcare…
NAIROBI, KENYA — As Kenya positions its creative economy as a pillar of national growth, new research being presented this week argues that the country’s cultural practitioners are not short of physical space in Nairobi; they are locked out of the space that already exists. The research, commissioned by the Trust for Indigenous Culture and […] The post Nairobi has the space. New research says…
Nairobi, Kenya, August 19, 2026 – The Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi (AKUH,N), has successfully performed the region’s first robotic gallbladder removal surgery, marking a major milestone in the advancement of surgical care. The procedure, known medically as a robotic-assisted laparoscopic cholecystectomy, combines the expertise of highly trained surgeons with advanced robotic technology…
The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition has selected 20 entrepreneurs from across Africa to compete in the 2026 semi-final, which will be held in Nairobi on August 21–22. The entrepreneurs were selected from more than 24,000 applications received from all 54 African countries, with the finalists representing 12 countries and 11 sectors. Their businesses collectively […] The post…
Nairobi, Kenya – 19 August 2026 – Today, World Vision Kenya joins the global community in marking World Humanitarian Day under the #ActForHumanity campaign, calling for greater protection of humanitarian workers and civilians, accountability for attacks, and respect for the laws that protect those who serve people affected by crisis. When humanitarian workers are attacked […] The post World Vision…
NAIROBI, KENYA, 19 AUGUST 2026: Nairobi is set to experience a taste of Japan this weekend as Otamatsuri 2026, Kenya’s annual anime, manga and multi-entertainment convention, brings a Japanese samurai and ninja performance troupe, KATANAYA ICHI, to the city for a full day celebrating anime, gaming, Japanese and Korean pop culture. The event, organised by […] The post Otamatsuri 2026 to bring…
[Nairobi, Kenya], 18 August 2026 – The National Youth Service (NYS), in partnership with Uber and Uber’s electric Boda fleet partner, GreenWheels, has equipped 342 servicemen and servicewomen with practical e-mobility skills, while creating pathways for graduates to access earning opportunities in Kenya’s growing electric mobility sector. The pioneer cohort completed an intensive two-week…
Bolt, the leading on-demand mobility platform, is expanding its Bolt Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes, giving individuals and businesses a faster and more flexible way to move small parcels across the city. The expansion comes as delivery increasingly becomes part of how Kenyan businesses operate. For small retailers, online sellers, restaurants, […] The post Bolt…
African music continues to connect with audiences around the world, with artists, genres, and cultural movements shaping how listeners discover and engage with music across the continent. As these sounds evolve and new voices emerge, the conversations around African music are becoming just as important as the music itself. That’s where Culture Club comes in. […] The post Five culture club episodes…
Nairobi, Kenya | 18th August 2026: Galleria has officially soft -launched Phase Two of its expansion, marking a significant milestone in its evolution from a traditional shopping mall into a modern lifestyle destination designed around the changing needs of today’s consumer. The expansion, backed by an investment of Ksh 2.2 billion, includes an expanded retail and […] The post Galleria Mall…
NAIROBI, Kenya, 18 August 2026: Kenya’s private sector engaged directly today at a high-level Private Sector Roundtable to examine how stronger trust between institutions, businesses and citizens can support investment, regional trade, digital commerce and economic resilience, as the country prepares to host the inaugural Trust Summit in Nairobi this October. The roundtable, convened under the […]…
Mombasa, Sunday, 16th August 2026: Thirteen young men from Starehe Boys Centre have arrived in Mombasa, completing a remarkable 1,100-kilometre charity cycling challenge from Busia to Mombasa in support of the school’s education fund. The riders embarked on the Dr. Geoffrey Griffin Memorial Charity Bikeathon on Monday, 3rd August, cycling through 19 counties before completing of […] The post…
Nairobi, 14 August 2026 – The Nairobi Hospital today hosted the 2026 Children’s Charity Heart Fund Golf Tournament at Karen Country Club, bringing together corporate partners, sponsors, golfers, philanthropists and members of the public in support of life saving cardiac care for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. The lannual fundraiser mobilised resources for children diagnosed with…
