An insurance claim form. [Courtesy/GettyImages] For years, medical emergencies have been a major source of financial and emotional strain for Kenyans abroad, often necessitating urgent fundraising efforts within the diaspora. This could soon change, however, following the launch of a group medical insurance cover for Kenyans living abroad. The initiative, spearheaded by the Kenya Diaspora Alliance (KDA) in conjunction with Jubilee Health Insurance, Kenbright Insurance Brokers and Bupa Global, aims to solve the long-standing challenges of accessing reliable and global healthcare for the diaspora community. Jubilee Health Insurance will manage coverage for families and dependents within Kenya, providing essential inpatient…
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TVET Principal Secretary Esther Muoria presents the Overall Dual TVET Champion Award to Taita Taveta National Polytechnic and their industry partners, led by Deputy Principal Academics Lorah Abedi, during the Dual TVET Annual Review and Recognition Gala in Nairobi [Boniface Okendo, Standard] More vocational students are creating jobs before leaving school as Kenya expands dual training that combines classroom learning with job market experience. Speaking during the Dual TVET Annual Review and Recognition Gala, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Principal Secretary Esther Muoria said the programme is producing youth who can start earning and creating employment immediately. “This…
TECNO, the AI-driven innovative technology brand, is set to make global waves with the upcoming launch of its SPARK 40 Series—becoming the first smartphone line to feature MediaTek’s latest Helio G200 processor. The premium model, SPARK 40 Pro+, will debut with the new Helio G200 chipset, which delivers a 10 per cent performance boost over its predecessor. This marks a major leap in performance for entry-level smartphones, offering users smoother operation, faster computing speeds, and enhanced entertainment experiences. Benchmark tests have placed the Helio G200 at approximately 470,000 on the AnTuTu performance index, signalling a significant uplift in app responsiveness,…
Absa Bank kenya`s Chief Finance Officer Yusf Omari and Caost Regional manager Fathiya Noordean duringa Coastal Restoration programme at Sabaki Estuary in Malindi. [Courtesy] Absa Kenya Foundation has scaled up its mangrove restoration efforts along the Kenyan coastline, planting an additional 200,000 mangrove trees at the Sabaki Estuary in Malindi. This expansion brings the total number of mangrove trees planted under the initiative to 350,000 since its launch in 2023. The coastal restoration project is part of the Foundation’s Natural Resource Management pillar, which aims to plant and nurture 10 million trees by 2032. The initiative also supports the Kenyan…