AGRA Pushes For Home-Grown Solutions In African Agriculture.
The Agricultural Development Agency, (AGRA), has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to transforming African agriculture, underscoring the need for increased investment in smallholder farmers against a backdrop of increasing global instability and evolving development assistance. Recent shifts in global development policy have upended decades of development finance frameworks, with far-reaching consequences. The agency said these global…
Peace MuthokaIntroducing the cast of The Mommy Club NBO, coming soon to Showmax.
Showmax is excited to announce The Mommy Club NBO, the fifth instalment of the record-breaking Mommy Club franchise, set to premiere this May. Following successful editions in South Africa and Tanzania, The Mommy Club NBO will offer a glimpse into the lives of five affluent Kenyan mothers as they navigate the unique blend of parenting,…
Kenya’s Rising Crisis of Unsafe Abortions and Broken Promises.
A startling new report has exposed a growing public health emergency in Kenya, where nearly 800,000 induced abortions took place in 2023—many under unsafe conditions due to systemic healthcare failures. The study, released by Kenya’s Ministry of Health in collaboration with the African Population and Health Research Centre and the Guttmacher Institute, paints a grim…
LSK Demands Justice for Protest Killings, Slams Police Inaction.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for immediate accountability over the brutal killings of unarmed civilians by security officers during last year’s protests, following a damning BBC Africa Eye investigation that exposed shocking police executions. In a strongly worded statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo condemned the extrajudicial killings and demanded urgent investigations into…
African Religious and Health Leaders Unite to Combat Maternal Deaths and Cervical Cancer.
Religious and health leaders from across Africa have converged in Nairobi for a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling two of the continent’s most pressing yet preventable health crises: maternal mortality and cervical cancer. The Faith in Action Health Conference, hosted by the Africa Health and Economic Transformation Initiative (AHETI), is bringing together Catholic bishops, Muslim…
Telling Africa’s Story, One Brand at a Time.
What comes to mind when you hear names like Uber, Safaricom, or Emirates? Perhaps innovation, resilience, or global relevance. All these qualities have one thing in common – strategic public relations. Public relations has evolved far beyond media visibility. Today, it is a strategic pillar in brand development, positioning companies for regional and global influence….
WWF-Kenya and KWCA Empower Women Rangers in New Conservation Initiative.
WWF-Kenya and Kenya WildlifeConservancies Association (KWCA) on Monday celebrated World Day for Safety and Health at Work, calling on all stakeholders to support an inclusive ranger workforce. This is in response to the findings of the latest Kenya Community Ranger Perception Survey 2024 that revealed challenges that community rangers face in Kenya. The top three…
Murang’a Governor Files Contempt Case Against Budget Controller Over Delayed Student Bursaries.
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has declared legal action against the Controller of Budget, accusing the office of defying a court order to release Ksh 15 million in critical bursary funds ahead of schools reopening this week. The delay threatens to derail education for thousands of vulnerable students reliant on county support. Governor Kang’ata, addressing journalists…
Communities Take Charge: New Initiative Puts Locals at Heart of County Projects.
Principal Secretary Michael Loikenu Lenasalon addresses attendees at the close of the PMC training workshop in Makueni County. In a significant shift toward grassroots-driven development, local communities are set to have a stronger voice in county projects following the launch of a new initiative by the State Department of Devolution. The program, which introduces Community-Led…
Gov’t Cracks Down on Illegal Children’s Homes – Only Law-Breakers Will Be Shut Down.
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Dr. Alfred Mutua together with PS Caren Ageng’o during the official handover of the newly established State Department for Children Welfare Services . The Kenyan government has reassured the public that only illegal and non-compliant children’s homes will face closure, as part of a renewed effort to protect…