Month: October 2024

Government Pledges Equal Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities.

Government Pledges Equal Healthcare for Persons with Disabilities.

Principal Secretary of the State Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health, Harry Kimtai, CBS, during press conference held at Kenya Institute of Special Education on October 17, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. Harry Kimtai, CBS, the Principal Secretary of the State Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Health, emphasized the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring…

COMESA, CAK, and CCRED Collaborate To Tackle Competition Issues at ACER Week in Nairobi

COMESA, CAK, and CCRED Collaborate To Tackle Competition Issues at ACER Week in Nairobi

Photo: Mr. Boniface Makongo, Director Competition, COMESA Competition Commission giving his speech  during the 9th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week held at Sarova Stanley Hotel on October 17, 2024. The 9th Annual Competition and Economic Regulation (ACER) Week and the 11th Annual Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) Symposium held today, brought together experts…

Justice Reforms Needed to Safeguard Kenya’s Future.

Justice Reforms Needed to Safeguard Kenya’s Future.

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), and the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEMM) leaders during a Press briefing held at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Wednesday. Kenya’s top religious leaders have issued a strong call for justice reforms, urging the government to address key issues…

Groundbreaking Digital Initiative Expands to Empower SMEs and Kenyan Youth.

Groundbreaking Digital Initiative Expands to Empower SMEs and Kenyan Youth.

The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), in collaboration with Twiva, has officially launched the second cohort of the Twende Digital Project, a groundbreaking initiative designed to tackle youth unemployment and enhance the digital capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through social commerce. The launch event, held in Nairobi, marks a crucial milestone in transforming…

East African Artists Reimagine Home and Environment.

East African Artists Reimagine Home and Environment.

Photo: Jared Onyango during a media interview held at Rosslyn Rievera. The UJUZI Program’s debut exhibition, “Walking on a Dream,” is captivating audiences by presenting the evolving artistic visions of three talented East African artists—Elias Mung’ora, Jared Onyango, and Sandra Wauye. The exhibition highlights the ongoing creative journeys of these artists, who are exploring a…

Concern Worldwide and USAID Launch FERN Project to Support Flood-Hit Communities in Mukuru Slums

Concern Worldwide and USAID Launch FERN Project to Support Flood-Hit Communities in Mukuru Slums

Country Director for Concern Worldwide Kenya, Wairimu Wahome, Country Director for Concern Worldwide Kenya during a Press briefing held at Mukuru Slums Development. Concern Worldwide Kenya, in partnership with Mukuru Slums Development Projects (MSDP) and USAID, officially launched the FERN Project on Friday, October 4th. The initiative, part of the U.S. Government’s support to Kenya…

Ministry of Roads and Transport Unveils Enhanced Commuter Rail Service in Nairobi.

Ministry of Roads and Transport Unveils Enhanced Commuter Rail Service in Nairobi.

The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir during the commissioning of the Nairobi Commuter Rail (NCR) station on Wednesday, October. The Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport, Davis Chirchir, has officially launched the enhanced Nairobi Commuter Rail (NCR) service, describing it as a transformative step for the city’s transport network. “The rehabilitation of…

Regional Centre of Excellence Unveils Innovative Data Geoportal to Boost Ecosystem Conservation in Africa

Regional Centre of Excellence Unveils Innovative Data Geoportal to Boost Ecosystem Conservation in Africa

The Regional Centre of Excellence (RCoE) for Biodiversity, Forests, and Seascape Ecosystems Management has launched a cutting-edge Data Geoportal platform to promote open access to critical ecosystem data. The launch, which took place on September 30th, 2024, at the Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) in Nairobi, marks a significant step in…