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Kenya launches SCEJU project to empower youth as climate leaders.

From left: Mary Ndugu, Slum Upgrading Department (National Government); Linda Munyao, CSUDP Board Member; Prof. Alfred Omenya, Technical Advisor, SCEJU Project Steering Committee; Bastion Schulz, Country Representative, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung, Kenya Office; and George Wasonga, Chief Executive Officer, Civil Society Urban Development Platform during the launch of SCEJU project on October 31, In a significant…

Celebrating 50 Years of World Vision Kenya, A partnership for child protection and community transformation

Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, at the celebration of World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary on Wednesday, October 30, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. At World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary celebrations, both the government and the organisation reaffirmed their commitment to creating a safer and more prosperous future for…

Sustainable climate finance conference kicks off in Nairobi.

Panelists discussing the environmental taxes, assess how effective carbon taxes are in Africa, and evaluate the role of tax incentives in driving green energy initiatives. By Peace Muthoka. The vibrant city of Nairobi, Kenya, has come alive as it hosts the Sustainable Climate Finance in Africa Civil Society Learning Event from 30 October to 1…

Bucket Ministry brings clean water to Kibera residents.

Honourable Beatrice Elachi, (Third from right),  MP Dagoretti North, receiving a bucket water filter during the final issuance of the water filters in Kibera by The Bucket Ministry. By Peace Muthoka. The Bucket Ministry has reached a remarkable milestone in its mission to provide clean drinking water to the residents of Kibera, one of Africa’s…

HRMPEB Honors New CHRP Graduates in Landmark Ceremony, Paving the Way for HR Excellence in Kenya

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service and Human Capital Development, Justin Muturi, addresses HRMPEB’s 5th CHRP Certification Ceremony at Bomas of Kenya on October 25, 2024. By Peace Muthoka. In a historic event held at the Bomas of Kenya, the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) certified 708 new Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP) during…

New Initiative to Enhance Social Protection for Informal Workers in Lao PDR and Kenya.

By Peace Muthoka. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in partnership with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has launched a new project titled “Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya through South-South Cooperation.” This initiative builds on the existing Social Protection Coverage project, funded by China’s…

MYWO Commends Prof. Kindiki’s Appointment as Deputy President.

Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) National Chairperson, Mrs. Rahab Mwikali Muiu (centre) addressing the members of the press at Maendeleo House, October 18, 2024 . By Peace Muthoka. Winds of change are sweeping across Kenya’s political landscape as Prof. Kithure Kindiki steps into his new role as Deputy President, a nomination warmly welcomed by many,…

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

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.

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…