Government Fight Against Rising Gender-Based Violence.
Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura delivers a powerful call to action during the 16 Days of Activism Against GBV at KICC. As the world observes the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), the Kenyan government has reiterated its unwavering stance against the vice. Speaking at the Shimba Hills Conference Hall at…
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Experts Call For Science-Based Solutions To Reduce Harm In Africa.
African governments have been urged to adopt science-based policies to address the harms of tobacco and opioids. This call was made at the fourth Harm Reduction Exchange in Nairobi. Experts emphasized evidence-based policies to protect public health. Dr. Vivian Manyeki, a Kenyan public health specialist, stressed the value of harm reduction policies and programs. She…
Victory for Churches As Controversial Regulation Bill Dropped.
Bishops representing 26 registered religious umbrella organizations joined Senator Danson Mungatana at a press conference at the Boulevard Hotel in Nairobi announced the withdrawal of the controversial Church Regulation Bill. The Regulation bill had raised concerns about infringing on freedom of worship, was officially shelved following extensive dialogue between religious leaders and government officials. The…
Uber Powers Kenya’s Economy with Ksh.14.1 Billion Contribution.
(From left-Right) Kui Kinyanjui (Strathmore Institute), Kui Mbugua (Uber Eats Kenya), Ambassador Phillip Thigo, Imran Manji (Uber), Samuel Kariuki (Microsoft), Asif Khan (Ando Foods), and Christopher Maclay (Mercy Corps) attended the Uber Kenya Impact Report launch at Nairobi Hotel on November 26, 2024. Uber’s Economic Impact in Kenya Uber’s Kenya Economic Impact Report reveals that…
A Cry for Justice as Femicide in Kenya Sparks National Outrage.
Rising cases of femicide in Kenya have sparked a national outcry, with activists and rights organizations calling for urgent government intervention. According to recent data, more than 100 women were brutally murdered in 2024 alone, exposing a chilling trend of gender-based violence that has shattered families and left survivors living in fear. The Voice for…
Kenyan Coffee Stakeholders Chart a Sustainable Future Amid New Regulations.
Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development, State Department for Cooperatives, Patrick Kilemi (R) during the Kenyan coffee stakeholder meeting held at Safari park Hotel, Nairobi on November 22, 2024. Nairobi recently hosted an important forum to discuss the future of Kenya’s coffee industry in the face of…
LSK Calls for Sweeping Reforms in Judiciary and Police Oversight.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for urgent reforms to address corruption and inefficiency in the judiciary, as well as police misconduct during recent public protests. Speaking to the media, LSK President Faith Odhiambo outlined a series of demands aimed at restoring public confidence in these critical institutions and upholding the rule of…
Ministry of Health urged to address gaps in healthcare transition.
The Ministry of Health is under growing pressure to address systemic failures in the roll-out of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), following a joint appeal by KELIN and FIDA-Kenya. The two health and women’s rights advocacy organizations have highlighted widespread confusion and disruptions in access to healthcare as a result of the transition from…
Bunge La Mwananchi defends Senator Haji, calls for peace in Garissa
Nairobi, 18 November 2024 – Civic group Bunge La Mwananchi has stepped in to clear the air over allegations against Garissa Senator Abdul Haji, urging leaders to focus on unity rather than divisive politics. The group denied claims that Senator Haji was involved in clan clashes that led to the tragic deaths of six young…
Huawei Technologies and JKUAT partner to empower women in technology.
Maureen Mwaniki, Director of Women in Technology at Huawei Kenya. Huawei Technologies (Kenya) through its Women in Technology Huawei Kenya (WITH) initiative, partnered with the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) to host the inaugural Girls in Tech Career Fair. The event, which was exclusively for young women pursuing STEM-related courses, revolved around…