A 43-year-old banker from Kisumu has enrolled at the Kenya Medical Training College to pursue his dream of becoming a nurse. Wycliffe Owino Muok shared his journey of leaving banking to enter the healthcare field, overcoming challenges along the way. According to Tuko, he went on to launch Sannah Home Care Services in Kisumu, describing himself as a healthcare advocate. His story highlights a mid-life career change driven by a passion for nursing and community care.

Jane Changawa, a woman from Dagoretti, Nairobi, lost her KSh 7,000-a-month housemaid job in 2020 but has since rebuilt her life as a recognised urban farmer, trainer and entrepreneur, according to Tuko. Five years after her dismissal, she is now celebrated for turning her fortunes around through agriculture, inspiring others with her journey from domestic work to business success in the city.

Sizekhaya, the operators of the national lottery in South Africa, have confirmed that the R69.5 million PowerBall jackpot was won by a player on Friday, 3 July.

An anonymous player in Nairobi won a jackpot of Ksh3.2 million (approximately $24,600) while playing the Sevens Joy mobile slot game, according to Kenya Insights. The win was described as "life-changing" by the platform, marking a significant moment for the player on an ordinary Tuesday.

South Africa's lottery operator is urging winners to answer unexpected phone calls after a recent Lotto jackpot winner initially ignored attempts to make contact. According to The Citizen, the lottery uses calls to notify winners, who are then offered free and confidential professional counselling and financial guidance. The support is intended to help winners manage their prize money, adjust to their changed circumstances and plan for the future.

Nurses in Kenya have called off a 41-day nationwide strike after reaching an agreement with the Council of Governors. According to Tuko, the deal addresses the grievances that prompted the industrial action, which had disrupted health services across the country. The resolution ends one of the longer health-sector strikes in recent years, with nurses expected to return to work following the agreement between their union representatives and county government officials.