Christian Aid Kenya Leads Charge for Gender Justice.
Christian Aid Kenya is making significant strides in promoting gender equality across Africa, launching a 24-month initiative today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Westlands. This initiative, which focuses on integrating gender-just macroeconomic policies into the pandemic recovery efforts, gathered key stakeholders from Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Malawi to discuss strategies for…
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Fresh Life Introduces Results-Based Financing to Tackle Kenya’s Urban Sanitation Crisis.
Lindsay Stradey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fresh Life during the launch Results-Based Financing initiative. Fresh Life, a leading provider of urban sanitation solutions, has launched a new Results-Based Financing (RBF) mechanism to improve sanitation access in Nairobi’s informal settlements. With over 60% of the city’s population living in areas underserved by sewer systems, this…
Kenya Introduces First Bench Book to Combat Sex Trafficking
On July 30, 2024, Kenya launched the “Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation” to combat one of Africa’s highest rates of human trafficking. This new guide aims to improve the prosecution and conviction rates for sex trafficking cases, which have been low despite strong laws. The bench book was created…
Kenya Chosen to Host First-Ever World Chambers Africa Summit.
On July 26, 2024, Dr. Erick Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), announced that Nairobi will host the first World Chambers Federation (WCF) Africa Summit in June 2025. This decision, shared by WCF Chair Mr. M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, is a significant achievement for Kenya and Africa. “This prestigious event…
Azimio La Umoja Calls for Unity and Justice.
Azimio La Umoja One leaders during a press address at the Party’s Headquarters on July 10, 2024. The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s government, accusing it of undermining democracy and stifling political opposition. Azimio condemned Ruto’s recent decision to appoint leaders from the ODM party to his…
Prof. Andala Highlights Transformative Power of Research at KNRF Launch.
Different Stakeholders addressing media at Pride Inn Azure Hotel in Nairobi during the launch of the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival, a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration. National Research Fund (NRF) in collaboration with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) has launched the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) which promises to be a…
Government Urges Dialogue and Unity.
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura during a press briefing held on July 18, 2024 at Kenyatta International Confrence Centre. Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura revealed that Kenya has suffered a significant economic loss of Ksh 6 billion due to ongoing protests. Highlighting the detrimental effects on the nation’s economy and employment, Mwaura emphasized the urgent need for…
Kayana Awards 2024 Female Entrepreneurs.
Women entrepreneurs being celebrated at Kayana Female MSME Awards at Hyat Regency in Westlands Nairobi . On Wednesday, July 10, 2024 ,Kayana celebrated remarkable achievements of female entrepreneurs in the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector across various categories, highlighting their innovation, resilience, and commitment to community impact. The transparent and inclusive award process…
Wiper Democratic Movement Calls for Action Amid Gen Z Protests and Police Brutality.
By Peace Muthoka. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka accompanied by wiper members during press conference addressing the recent socio-political issues at the Party’s headquarters on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The Wiper Democratic Movement Party held a press conference addressing recent socio-political issues following a National Executive Council (NEC) meeting earlier that day. They discussed the Gen…