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…
Peace MuthokaLSK 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…
African Leaders Pledge United Push for Digital Transformation.
From left to right: Hon. Mr Kabbyanga Godfrey Baluku, the Republic of Uganda; Hon. Dr Margaret Nyambura Ndung’u, the Republic of Kenya; Hon. Mr Solly Malatsi, the Republic of South Africa; Mr John Omo, Secretary General of the ATU. African leaders gathered in Cape Town on 11 November for AfricaCom 2024, joining hands to accelerate…
Jubilee Leaders Dismiss Kioni’s Actions, Reaffirm Unity.
The Jubilee Party has reassured its members and the nation of its unity amid internal leadership wrangles, vowing to uphold its constitutional principles and focus on serving Kenyans. Addressing the press, the party leadership condemned attempts to disrupt its structures while reiterating its commitment to national development and accountability. Speaking at the briefing, Hon. Sabina…
Kenya’s Bold Reforms Respond To Citizens’ Needs.
Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura. The Government of Kenya has unveiled an ambitious plan to tackle pressing challenges and build a resilient future for its citizens. Speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura highlighted key reforms aimed at promoting transparency, ensuring justice and boosting economic growth….
NARC Leaders Urge Ruto Administration To Obey Court Orders And Protect Students’ Rights.
Leaders of the National Rainbow Coalition-Kenya (NARC) are sounding the alarm over what they describe as worrying education policies under the Ruto administration, which they say are pushing the sector towards crisis. In a strongly worded statement, NARC accused the government of flouting court orders, sidelining expert advice and imposing reforms without adequate support, sparking…
New Regional Program Launched to Strengthen Community Resilience and Counter Violent Extremism.
Ministry of Interior and National Administration Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo. The Ministry of Internal Security and Administration has unveiled a new regional initiative aimed at fostering community resilience and countering violent extremism across East Africa. The Regional Programme on Peace Building and Preventing Violent Extremism, launched today in Nairobi at the Kwetu Conference Centre,…