Nairobi — Workable Nairobi has become the first coworking space in Africa to achieve the WELL Coworking Rating, an international benchmark focused on health, wellbeing and human performance in flexible workspaces. Developed by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) in partnership with The Instant Group, the WELL Coworking Rating is the first global standard dedicated…
Nairobi — US billionaire venture capitalist and Bitcoin advocate Tim Draper has highlighted Africa’s potential to leapfrog traditional financial systems as Nairobi prepares to host the Africa Blockchain Festival 2026 from October 15 to 17. Speaking with Africa Blockchain Festival founder Olubunmi Fabanwo ahead of the event, Draper said Africa’s growing adoption of digital assets,…
Nairobi — President William Ruto has co-hosted a high-level clean cooking event with Norway on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York, where Kenya presented a $600 million investment opportunity in clean cooking and confirmed Nairobi as the venue for the Second Africa Clean Cooking Summit in January 2027. “Clean…
Partner Content: Africa’s Business Heroes The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) Prize Competition, a philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, has announced the 20 entrepreneurs who will advance to its 2026 Semi-Final, taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on 21–22 August. The Top 20 were selected from an expanded Top 100 cohort drawn from more than 24,000 applications…
Nairobi has formally submitted its bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, seeking to become the first African city to stage the sport’s flagship event. The Kenyan capital faces competition from London, Rome and Munich for hosting rights. Kenya’s government has committed full backing for the bid, including the infrastructure, security and organisational support…
Africa’s premier information integrity summit to take place in Nairobi in October 2026 NAIROBI, 3 August 2026. The fifth edition of the Africa Facts Summit will take place on 21 and 22 October 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya. It brings together fact-checkers, journalists, researchers, technologists, policymakers and civil society actors at a critical moment for information…
Nairobi — Kenya has convened investigators from 21 African countries for a major INTERPOL operation aimed at identifying victims of child sexual exploitation and dismantling transnational abuse networks, as authorities intensify efforts to combat crimes against children across the continent. The five-day Fourth INTERPOL Victim Identification Taskforce (VIDTF) Africa, which opened at the Directorate of…
On 20 May 2026, ATS Network Management, in partnership with SolarWinds, successfully hosted the SolarWinds World Tour – Partner Session at the prestigious Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi. The event delivered a full-house experience, bringing together partners from across East Africa for an engaging day of insights, innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking sessions to networking…
Nairobi — The 2026 Summit on Clean Cooking in Africa, which was expected to bring together African heads of state, financiers, development partners and energy stakeholders in Nairobi in July has been postponed. Organisers cited “ongoing uncertainties and evolving circumstances” affecting international travel and participation. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, the summit’s co-chairs…
Nairobi — Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy solutions amid growing climate and economic pressures. The meeting, held under the Social and Inclusive Business Camp (SIBC) East Africa Programme, focused on supporting businesses working in renewable energy,…
