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.

Mrs. Sola Ibidapo-Obe, a lawyer and widow of the late Professor Oyewusi Ibidapo-Obe, who was the former Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), emphasized that the future of university education in Nigeria lies in technical learning. This statement reflects her views on the evolving educational landscape in the country.

Mrs. Folashade Ayeni, a prominent agripreneur in Nigeria, is focused on enhancing food security, empowering farmers, and revitalizing the country's oil palm industry. She operates a 50-hectare farm in Kakun, Kogi State, and advocates for sustainable agricultural practices.

Iyinoluwa Aboyeji has resigned from his position as a non-executive director of Learn Africa, according to Premium Times. Aboyeji is the General Partner and Co-founder of Future Africa, and is also known as a co-founder of the technology companies Andela and Flutterwave. The announcement was published by Premium Times Business on 8 September 2026. Further details about the reasons for his resignation or his replacement were not provided in the report.

Maureen Nyadida Lukoye, a Kenyan public-sector professional and wife of psychiatrist Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, has died, according to The Kenya Times. She built much of her career at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), where she worked for more than a decade in compliance before moving into strategy and organisational change. The announcement of her death was made in a statement issued on September 8, prompting public interest in her life and professional achievements.

As Nigeria observes International Widows Day, Mrs. Comfort Adedayo, CEO of Comfort and Grace Women Initiative, highlights the increasing mental health challenges faced by widows in the country. This trend raises significant public health concerns, as discussed in her interview with Sade Oguntola.