In Kenya, Jubilee Holdings Ltd (JHL) and Allianz (German insurance company) have put entry into the Ethiopian market on the radar after the conclusion of their sale deal relating to general insurance business.
In Kenya, Nation Media Group (NMG) has secured the broadcast rights for the World Under-20 Championships set for 17-22 August at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani.
Dr Alex Awiti, Vice Provost at the Aga Khan University in Kenya, writes that Kenyans need enough test kits and the health workforce must have adequate supplies of personal protective equipment.
Six Nation Media Group journalists recently received top awards at the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards gala, held by the Media Council of Kenya. Beatrice Kangai, an online sub-editor, emerged Journalist of the Year for her investigative story, "Smuggled from Nairobi to Johannesburg".
Hela Clothing, an ethical and sustainable apparel manufacturer with factories across Kenya, Ethiopia and Sri Lanka, has been recognised as a leading example of resilience and ingenuity during the pandemic by President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya.
Kenya has joined the largest trial in Africa to test two existing drugs for Covid-19 treatment. The trial will test nitazoxanide (an antiparasitic drug) and ciclesonide, which is inhaled by asthma patients to prevent difficulties in breathing.
Dr Kathrene Oyieke, paediatric neurologist at the Aga Khan University Hospital in Nairobi, writes that Down syndrome is a genetic disorder where a person has three copies of chromosome 21 instead of two. Chromosomes are small "packages" of genes in the body.
Nation Media Group CEO, Stephen Gitagama, has been elected the new chairman of the Media Owners’ Association (MOA) for a three-year term. Mr Gitagama was elected to lead the association that endeavours to empower the media sector during the MOA’s annual general meeting recently held in Nairobi.
When Nation.Africa announced its digital subscription model in February, it was considered a bold move by many industry experts. Three months after the introduction of its metered paywall, the Nation Media Group announced a new milestone, as digital subscription passed 52,000 subscribers.
In Kenya, studies conducted in Eldoret area of Rift Valley region reveal a nine-fold risk of developing oesophageal cancer among individuals with moderate or severe dental fluorosis. Other risk factors include intake of traditional fermented milk (mursik) which is contaminated with ash.