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Nicodemus Odongo,  Director of Strategy and Innovation, speaking at the Mommy, Daddy and Baby Fair at The Nairobi Hospital. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   In a bold step towards advancing maternal and child health, The Nairobi Hospital hosted its much-anticipated “Daddy, Mommy and Baby Fair,” a free training event that attracted more than 300 participants , including mothers, expectant mothers, fathers, and nannies. The fair created an interactive learning environment covering pregnancy journeys and birth options, labour and delivery myths versus facts, lactation and nutrition for mothers, immunization essentials, and nanny training. Families engaged directly with healthcare professionals, gaining insights into both clinical guidance and everyday childcare practices. “Maternal health is not just a medical issue but a societal imperative,” emphasized Nicodemus Odongo , Director of Strategy and Innovation at The Nairobi Hospital. “We cannot reduce maternal mortality without conf...

MRM flagging off Kenya’s first Roofing and Building Solutions Mobile Showroom in Nairobi marking the launch of a nationwide initiative to take quality and affordable building products closer to communities. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Mabati Rolling Mills Ltd (MRM), Kenya’s leading manufacturer of steel roofing and building solutions, today unveiled a Roofing and Building Solutions Mobile Showroom —a first of its kind in the country. The initiative is designed to expand access to quality, affordable building products while offering expert guidance to customers in both rural and urban areas. Speaking at the launch, MRM Chief Executive Officer Albert Sigei underscored the company’s commitment to accessibility and innovation. “We understand the importance of accessibility and convenience for our customers. This Mobile Showroom is part of our ongoing strategy to enhance the customer experience by bringing our innovative building solutions closer to homes and businesses,” he said. ...

MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO ENG. PETER NJENGA (RIGHT) DURING THE COOPERATION AGREEMENT SIGNING WITH NESTLE KENYA LTD AND THE GLOBAL GREEN GROWTH INSTITUTE (GGGI) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has signed cooperation agreements with Nestle Kenya Ltd and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) to promote sustainable energy development in Kenya. The partnerships were announced during a signing ceremony at KenGen's headquarters, where Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga highlighted the significance of collaboration in driving Kenya's transition to a green economy. "We are proud to partner with Nestle Kenya and GGGI to accelerate Africa's transition to clean energy, enhance investment opportunities, and strengthen regional and global collaboration," Eng. Njenga said. The partnerships will support the second edition of the KenGen Sustainable Energy Conference, scheduled for September 17-19, 2025, at the Olkaria Geotherma...

  Cabinet Secretary for Defence Hon. Soipan Tuya delivering her address at the Africa Regional REAIM Workshop in Nairobi, underscoring Kenya’s commitment to ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence in the military domain. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Today at the Emara Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya launched a landmark Africa Regional Consultation on the Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain (REAIM).  The high-level gathering brought together defence officials, technologists, policy-makers, and representatives from African nations alongside international organisations to deliberate on how artificial intelligence can be integrated into military systems while upholding humanitarian values and respecting human rights. Echoing this message, Hon Soipan Tuya noted that Kenya will keep engaging in multilateral processes around responsible AI: “ AI must promote peace, security, and human dignity ,” she said, aligning the forum’s agenda...

“Stakeholders follow the discussions attentively during the FEMNET4GTE (day one) at Pan Pacific Hotel in Nairobi reflecting on strategies to strengthen gender-transformative education across Africa.” (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  The Feminist Network for Gender Transformative Education (FemNet4GTE) today convened its Africa Regional Action Workshop at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Wetlands, Nairobi, bringing together more than 50 diverse stakeholders committed to advancing education as a tool for justice, empowerment, and gender equality. The two-day workshop, held on August 26–27, is part of a global series of regional convenings across Africa, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East aimed at shaping strategies and action plans that place gender equality at the heart of education. Since 2022, FemNet4GTE has united more than 210 organizations, experts, and government representatives into an intergenerational movement working to transform education systems globally....

“Dr. Wairimu Mbogo, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (centre), with partners and health professionals during the University of Nairobi School of Pharmacy Alumni Association’s free medical camp at Olympic Primary School, Kibra, held as part of the School’s 50th anniversary celebrations.” By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Hundreds of residents of Kibra received free healthcare on Friday as the University of Nairobi (UoN) School of Pharmacy Alumni Association held a major medical camp at Olympic Primary School to mark the School’s 50th anniversary. The day-long outreach offered a wide range of services including health education, screening for diabetes, hypertension, breast and cervical cancer, as well as vaccinations for children. Patients also received free medicines, with health workers from multiple disciplines volunteering their expertise. The Chief Guest, Dr. Wairimu Mbogo, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) and a UoN alumna, said the camp was a t...

ELIMU BORA WORKING GROUP ADDRESSING THE MEDIA ON "ECORRUPTION, SAFETY FAILURES AND DEFUNDING PUSH KENYA’S EDUCATION TO THE BRINK" AT SWISS-BELLIN HOTEL  By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya's education system is on the brink due to corruption, safety failures, and defunding. The Elimu Bora Working Group has sounded the alarm on the dire state of education, citing a comprehensive nationwide survey of 270 parents across all 47 counties. The survey revealed that 90% of public schools charge illegal admission fees, ranging from Sh500 to a staggering Sh25,000, directly violating the constitutional guarantee of free education. This has led to a culture of impunity, where education becomes a profit-making venture for unscrupulous individuals. The impact on Kenya's children is immediate and measurable. 65% of schools regularly send children home when parents cannot pay illegal fees, with 40% of primary school children currently at home due to unpaid fees. Most tragically, only 2...

AMWIK Executive Director Queenter Mbori speaking against sexual harassment and promotes a safer media environment during the "sexual harassment in the media: Dialogue and action." (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv reporter   In a packed auditorium at the Aga Khan University in Nairobi, Kenya, media professionals and advocates gathered to address the pervasive issue of sexual harassment in the industry.  According to recent research, 60% of media professionals in Kenya have experienced some form of sexual harassment in their careers. This mirrors global trends, where roughly 41% of women journalists worldwide report workplace harassment.  Speaking at the high-level dialogue themed “Ending Sexual Harassment in Media: From Dialogue to Action”,President of the Kenya Editors' Guild  Zubeidah Kananu described the issue as an “epidemic” threatening not only individual safety but also press freedom and the integrity of journalism. “Sexual harassment is alarmingly pervasive in Ke...

By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Nairobi Hospital has moved to reassure the public of its financial stability and long-term commitment to quality care, following recent speculation over its operations. Speaking at a joint press conference of the Board of Management and Board of Trustees, the hospital’s leadership said the institution remains financially strong, despite a petition filed by a creditor, Opticom Kenya Ltd, which is currently before court. They noted that constructive engagement with the creditor is ongoing. “ All staff salaries, supplier obligations, and ongoing investments are being met without disruption ,” said CEO Felix Osano , underscoring the hospital’s ability to meet its obligations. Mr. Osano also pointed to the hospital’s KSh 1.5 billion modernisation programme , funded entirely from internally generated revenues.  “ Our continuing modernisation programme has benefitted from KSh 1.5 billion in infrastructure upgrades funded entirely from internally ge...

" Entertainers light up the launch of Coca-Cola Beverages Africa Kenya’s ‘Funua Flava Pata Mita’ promotion at Kenyatta Market in Ngong Town, where over 3.3 million consumers stand to win cash and data prizes over the next three months." (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv reporter   Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) Kenya has today unveiled its latest consumer promotion, Funua Flava Pata Mita , at Kenyatta Market in Ngong Town , promising excitement and rewards to over 3.3 million Kenyans over the next three months. The campaign, which officially launches today, will run until 15 November 2025 . Participants can win daily and weekly prizes—ranging from data bundles and small cash amounts to a grand weekly cash prize of KES 1,000,000 . To enter, consumers purchase any participating product—Coca-Cola, Sprite, Fanta, Stoney, Krest, or Schweppes (300 ml returnable glass bottles)—and look under the yellow cap for a unique alphanumeric code. The code is then sent via SMS to 40111 for...

"Dr. Rose Bosire, representing KEMRI’s Ag. Director General, addresses the HIGH-Q programme meeting, emphasizing the vital role of nurses, closing staffing gaps, and strengthening neonatal care from admission to post-discharge to save newborn lives." (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv reporter  A groundbreaking study has found that severe nurse shortages in Kenya’s public hospitals are crippling the quality of care for sick and premature newborns—despite the introduction of advanced medical technologies designed to save lives. The Harnessing Innovation in Global Health for Quality Care (HIGH-Q) project, funded by the UK’s National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) , examined neonatal units in eight county hospitals where the Newborn Essential Solutions and Technologies (NEST 360°) programme had been introduced. Researchers discovered that in many facilities, a single nurse is responsible for more than 25 newborns per shift , leaving just 30 minutes of care per baby...

Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba speaking to the press at Utalii Hotel during a press briefing vowing to seek justice for Kwale femicide victims despite her suspension from Parliament. By: Glad Tv reporter   Githunguri MP Hon. Gathoni Wamuchomba today used a press briefing at Utalii Hotel to draw urgent attention to Kenya’s rising femicide crisis, with a particular focus on the women whose bodies were recently discovered in Kwale County. Speaking to journalists just days after her 20-day suspension from the National Assembly for protesting what she described as Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen’s contempt for femicide victims, Wamuchomba declared that no suspension would silence her fight for justice.   “These women were daughters, mothers, and sisters. They are not statistics. The families of the Kwale victims deserve answers, and they deserve them now ,” she told reporters. Wamuchomba said the Kwale femicide cases represent a chilling example of the state’s failure to protect women and...

Participants and officials pose for a group photo during the launch of the 10th Edition of the Huawei ICT Competition 2025–2026 at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. The event marks the opening of registrations aimed at nurturing Kenya’s next-generation tech talent. By: Glad Tv reporter  The 10th edition of the Huawei ICT Competition has been launched in Kenya, aiming to empower the next generation of tech talent in the country. The competition, presented in partnership with UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education, provides a platform for students to showcase their skills in emerging technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, and Networking. The launch event was attended by prominent figures, including the Rt. Hon. (Dr.) Moses F. M. Wetang’ula, EGH, MP, Speaker of the National Assembly, and Dr. Esther Muoria, Principal Secretary, State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). According to the Speaker, " As artificial in...

Watu Country Manager Erick Massawe.  He addressed participants during the Watu Creators Engagement Day at the company’s Upper Hill headquarters. The event brought together digital content creators for networking, idea-sharing, and discussions on future collaborations.(Photo credits) By: Glad Tv reporter  Watu, a leading asset financing company in Africa, hosted its inaugural Creator Engagement Day at its Nairobi headquarters, bringing together over 50 Kenyan content creators, filmmakers, and social media influencers. The event marked a new chapter in Watu's community engagement strategy, focusing on narrative-driven impact stories that highlight the real lives of customers whose livelihoods have been transformed through access to affordable financing. According to Erick Massawe, Country Manager of Watu Kenya, he stated. " With BNPL, we're redefining ownership. You don’t just borrow—you own, and you use that asset to build your future ." This approach has enabled Watu ...

Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris (holding microphone) joined by fellow women leaders to present mattresses to Vijana Amani Pamoja (VAP), an organisation supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, during the Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii – Nairobi Chapter event at KICC on August 11, 2025. (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter    The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) buzzed with energy yesterday as the Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii – Nairobi Chapter brought together women, community groups, and leaders from across the country in a day dedicated to empowerment, unity, and action. The event, led by Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris , saw life-changing commitments made to women and vulnerable communities. Life-Changing Support Announced The day’s highlights included: KSh 28 million in Women Economic Empowerment (WEE) cheques to over 200 women’s groups. KSh 11 million in bursaries for needy students. 200 white canes for blind st...

CS Ministry of Cooperatives & MSMEs Development Hon.Dr.Wycliffe Oparanya (left), PS State Department for MSMEs Development Hon. Susan Mangeni (right) during EAC MSME national organising committee unveiling held at Sarova Stanley. (Photo credits) By:Glad Tv Kenya reporter  In a significant stride towards regional economic integration, Kenya’s National Organizing Committee (NOC) convened today at Sarova Stanley to kick off preparations for the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair, scheduled to take place from 1 to 10 November 2025.  The high-profile meeting sets the tone for Kenya’s role as host of the region’s flagship event for micro, small, and medium enterprises. The gathering, heralded by the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), signals momentum in planning logistics, programming, marketing, and inter-agency collaboration for the upcoming fair.  The gathering, attended by top government officials and MSME stakeholders, sets the stage for wh...

Joseph M. Motari PS State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs addresses the media during the announcement of the KSh. 4.6 billion disbursement under the Inua Jamii Programme. By: Glad Tv reporter  The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, has released a substantial KSh. 4.6 billion to support vulnerable members of society under the Inua Jamii Programme. This disbursement will benefit 1,151,917 older persons and individuals living with severe disabilities, covering stipends for both the June and July 2025 payment cycles. According to an official statement issued by the State Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs, each eligible beneficiary will receive KSh. 4,000 — amounting to KSh. 2,000 per month for the two-month period. Payments began today. The disbursement, totaling KSh. 4,607,668,000 , follows a brief delay in the June cycle due to a comprehensive data cleanup exercise. The State Department h...

"Hon. Godfrey Kanoti, DNA Party Leader, makes a powerful statement during the historic union with KIKAO Youth Movement at a press briefing in Karen, Nairobi." By:  Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) has announced a groundbreaking union with the KIKAO Youth Movement, marking a significant shift in the landscape of youth political engagement in Kenya. This strategic partnership establishes DNA as the official political home for a new generation of leaders, with KIKAO's grassroots network becoming the foundation of the newly launched DNA Youth Movement. "Today is a revolutionary moment," declared DNA Party Leader Hon. Godfrey Kanoti during a press briefing at DNA offices in Karen. "We gather to mark the formal union of the Democratic National Alliance and the KIKAO Youth Movement. This is a turning point, a signal to the nation that Kenya's youth are no longer knocking on doors. You are opening your own." Bright Shitemi, C...

Prof Fred Ogolla leader of "EVOLVE TEAM"(center) giving a statement on state of agriculture in the country at Kenya National Theatre  By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter The Kenyan government’s recent decision to import 500,000 metric tons of duty-free rice has sparked outrage among local farmers and traders. They claim this move will destroy their livelihoods, force mass job losses, and disrupt national food security. "This is not just a policy issue, it is a matter of national dignity, economic justice, and survival," says TEAM "EVOLVE" Local farmers in Mwea, Ahero, and Bura have ample stocks, with harvesting ongoing until the end of December. Flooding the market with cheap imports will unfairly compete with local produce, they argue. *"We can't keep the wheels of our economy in the parking lot growing imports while reducing exports and expect a stronger shilling, offer free education, free healthcare, and guarantee jobs," TEAM "EVOLVE" ad...