Author: Felix Njenga

Kenya has reaffirmed its leadership in Africa’s digital transformation agenda as high-level engagements at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 culminated in renewed commitments to regional cooperation, digital infrastructure development, and inclusive innovation. Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, William Kabogo, joined fellow ICT ministers from across the continent at a high-level breakfast meeting hosted by Apeiro, where leaders explored technology-driven solutions to advance sustainable, inclusive, and high-quality healthcare systems in Africa. The discussions underscored the growing role of digital innovation in transforming healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved regions, through data systems, telemedicine, and cross-border collaboration. On the…

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has outlined an ambitious plan to accelerate Kenya’s transition into a modern, industrialized economy, anchored on infrastructure expansion, private capital investment, and sweeping health sector reforms. Speaking during the 22nd Annual African Private Capital, Private Equity and Venture Capital Conference held in Nairobi City County, Kindiki revealed that the newly established National Infrastructure Fund will play a central role in transforming the country’s economic landscape. The fund is expected to modernize and expand critical infrastructure, including roads, railways, airports, and seaports, positioning Kenya to achieve first-world economic status within a generation. Kindiki said the fund will…

In a powerful display of political intent and socio-economic advocacy, Thika Town Member of Parliament Alice Ng’ang’a has declared her readiness to lead Kiambu County, promising a double-dose of empowerment by aligning national and county resources to lift women out of poverty. Speaking during a high-profile Women Enterprise Fund (WEF) empowerment program at the Kiambu National Polytechnic, Ng’ang’a—who also chairs the Parliamentary Committee on Social Protection—was joined by prominent businessman and Kiambu Senatorial hopeful, Mr. Kogi, popularly known as Kogi Investor. The MP highlighted the transformative power of the Women Enterprise Fund, citing the testimony of Paulina, a mother from…

Kiambu town was a hive of activity on Wednesday as over 1,000 women entrepreneurs converged at the Kiambu National Polytechnic for a high-level Women Empowerment Forum. The event, organized by the Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), served as a powerful demonstration of the government’s commitment to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), bringing together top state officials, legislators, and grassroots business leaders to unlock the economic potential of women in the region. The forum was headlined by the Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, and Children Services, Hanna Wendot Cheptumo, who was joined by a powerful delegation including Gender Principal Secretary Anne…

President William Ruto has reaffirmed Africa’s commitment to building a unified and borderless digital market, positioning connectivity as a key driver of innovation, trade, and economic growth across the continent. Speaking in Nairobi during the ongoing Connected Africa Summit 2026, the President said Africa’s digital transformation agenda is firmly anchored on integrating markets and leveraging technology to unlock opportunities for its 1.5 billion people. “Our efforts to make Africa a connected continent are anchored on establishing a unified and borderless digital market to enhance innovation, trade and economic growth,” President Ruto said. He noted that Kenya is taking a leading…

Nairobi has emerged as the epicentre of Africa’s digital transformation agenda as leaders, policymakers, and industry players convene for the ongoing Connected Africa Summit 2026, with renewed calls for stronger collaboration to unlock the continent’s digital economy. On Tuesday, Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo hosted a High-Level African Leadership Breakfast that brought together ministers, senior government officials, and industry leaders from across the continent. The forum provided a platform for candid discussions on opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s connectivity and digital transformation landscape. The meeting built on insights from experiential exchange visits to key…

The horizon of Africa’s digital future is being redrawn in Nairobi this week as the city officially welcomes the Connected Africa Summit 2026. Running from April 27 to April 30, the summit has transformed the “City in the Sun” into a bustling hub for the continent’s boldest minds, drawing together ICT ministers, startup founders, developers, and global investors. Under the ambitious theme of “Uniting Africa’s Innovation for Inclusive Digital Markets,” the event seeks to dismantle the invisible borders that have long stifled the continent’s technological potential. The summit’s proceedings began with a high-profile visit to the Mukuru Digital Classroom at…

In a significant boost to the local education sector, Kiambu Town Member of Parliament, Hon. Machua Waithaka, has unveiled a series of multi-million shilling development projects and bursary distributions aimed at revolutionizing the learning environment within his constituency. Through the strategic utilization of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), the legislator has prioritized infrastructural overhauls and financial inclusivity to ensure that every child in Kiambu has access to quality schooling. The primary education sector has witnessed an unprecedented facelift, most notably at Karunga Primary School. The institution has undergone a comprehensive renovation process that has seen the modernization of…

The future of Kenya’s literary landscape hangs in a precarious balance as authors and publishers raise a collective outcry against an aggressive surge in book piracy. From the digital corridors of social media to the bustling pavements of urban centers, the illegal distribution of creative works is systematically draining the lifeblood of the country’s writing community, threatening to silence emerging voices before they can fully take root. The gravity of the situation took center stage during a recent literary gathering in Thika for the launch of  ‘My Husband, My Abductor’, a new novel by Andrew Maina. The event, attended by…

Residents of North Imenti Constituency in Meru County are set to benefit from a raft of multi-billion-shilling development projects unveiled and inspected by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki during a tour of the region on Tuesday. Among the key initiatives is the Kambiti Last Mile electrification programme, which is currently underway and targets the connection of an additional 218 households, businesses, and public institutions at a cost of KSh 2.4 billion. In the wider Meru County, the government has set aside KSh 2.3 billion to connect a further 26,500 homes to electricity, significantly boosting access to power. The Deputy President also…