Nurse Anna Qabale Duba is the first Kenyan to win the prestigious Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award. Shortlisted from an initial pool of 24,000 nominee nurses worldwide, she shone through because of her service to vulnerable girls in Northern Kenya.
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Politics and Society Kenyan government accused of blocking British payout to Mau Mau victims
Compensation to Kenya’s Mau Mau veterans and detention victims has been long overdue. Even with the British court ruling in favour of a £19.9 Million payout, the Kenyan government is allegedly standing in the way.
Africans rising Elsa’ is the story of Kenyan comedian and international star Elsa Majimbo
Elsa Majimbo’s meteoric rise to stardom shows no sign of letting up. The Kenyan Instagram star has gone from short funny videos to fashion collaborations, a designer Alphabet Book for Kids and Adults, NFTs, and now her debut film ‘Elsa’ will premiere at Tribeca Festival in June 2022.
Arts, Culture and Sport Top African Fintech company Mukuru announces Crystal Palace sponsorship
Top African Fintech company Mukuru has announced that it will be the 2022/23 official sleeve sponsor for English Premier League side, Crystal Palace.
African identities Stop the violence: Another horrific hate crime against Kenya’s queer community
Queercide may seem far removed from heterosexual and heteronormative people but a society that does not strictly uphold the right to life and equal protection, under the law, for all people is dangerous for everyone.
Africans rising African Liberation: A day turned week of unity and solidarity
The 25th of May commemorates the liberation of African countries and facilitates discussions key to our collective material survival, our continued albeit precarious independence, and our advancement. This year Africans Rising for Justice, Peace and Dignity declares May 23rd to 29th as African Liberation Week.
Politics and Society Visa opens its first Africa based innovation studio
Global digital payments facilitator Visa is expanding into the region by opening its first innovation studio in Kenya. The aim is to adopt the market of consumers switching to new payment platforms and digital wallets.
Africans rising Meet Racheal Vichei an Education in Emergencies practitioner
As the war on Ukraine rages on, the western world is waking up to the harrowing realities that Black and Brown refugees have suffered for decades. In emergencies access to continuous, equitable, inclusive, and quality education is life-sustaining. Education in Emergencies practitioner Racheal Vichei tells us why.
Arts, Culture and Sport Yatreda: An artistic collective using NFTs to celebrate Ethiopian legacies
Yatreda is a family of artists that brings the history of Ethiopian kingdoms to life through stunning imagery. With storytelling at the base of their work, they use NFTs to preserve their history and culture for future generations.