Kenya Sets Bold Innovation Agenda with 10-Year Masterplan and New Presidential Innovation Award.
Kenya has unveiled an ambitious 10-year Innovation Masterplan aimed at positioning the country as a global leader in innovation. The plan was introduced at a high-profile stakeholders’ breakfast meeting hosted by the Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) at the Mövenpick Hotel & Residences, Nairobi. Hon. Alice Ng’ang’a, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee for Social Protection,…
Peace MuthokaAGRA Engages Kenyan Youth on Agriculture and Climate Change Solutions.
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) today hosted an insightful discussion with 100 Kenyan youth involved in agri-food systems. The conversation centered on the impact of climate change and explored potential solutions to mitigate its effects. This marked the fourth in a series of meetings aimed at empowering young people by enhancing…
ARISE Project’s Transformative Impact on Nairobi’s Slum Communities.
In a groundbreaking effort to address health equity in Nairobi’s informal settlements, the Accountability and Responsiveness in Informal Settlements for Equity (ARISE) project, led by LVCT Health, has concluded its multi-year research and intervention program, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by marginalized groups. Dr. Lilian Otiso, the Executive Director of LVCT Health, shared…
Kenya’s Commitment to Data-Driven Policy Marks World Population Day.
Kenya joined the global community on July 31 to commemorate World Population Day, a day dedicated to understanding and managing population trends. Although traditionally observed on July 11, this year’s celebration in Kenya was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Despite the delay, the event carried a powerful message centered on the importance of data in…
Christian Aid Kenya Leads Charge for Gender Justice.
Christian Aid Kenya is making significant strides in promoting gender equality across Africa, launching a 24-month initiative today at the Golden Tulip Hotel in Westlands. This initiative, which focuses on integrating gender-just macroeconomic policies into the pandemic recovery efforts, gathered key stakeholders from Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, Kenya, and Malawi to discuss strategies for…
Fresh Life Introduces Results-Based Financing to Tackle Kenya’s Urban Sanitation Crisis.
Lindsay Stradey, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Fresh Life during the launch Results-Based Financing initiative. Fresh Life, a leading provider of urban sanitation solutions, has launched a new Results-Based Financing (RBF) mechanism to improve sanitation access in Nairobi’s informal settlements. With over 60% of the city’s population living in areas underserved by sewer systems, this…
Kenya Introduces First Bench Book to Combat Sex Trafficking
On July 30, 2024, Kenya launched the “Kenya Judicial Bench Book on Trafficking in Persons for Sexual Exploitation” to combat one of Africa’s highest rates of human trafficking. This new guide aims to improve the prosecution and conviction rates for sex trafficking cases, which have been low despite strong laws. The bench book was created…
Kenya Chosen to Host First-Ever World Chambers Africa Summit.
On July 26, 2024, Dr. Erick Rutto, President of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), announced that Nairobi will host the first World Chambers Federation (WCF) Africa Summit in June 2025. This decision, shared by WCF Chair Mr. M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, is a significant achievement for Kenya and Africa. “This prestigious event…
Azimio La Umoja Calls for Unity and Justice.
Azimio La Umoja One leaders during a press address at the Party’s Headquarters on July 10, 2024. The Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Coalition Party has strongly criticized President William Ruto’s government, accusing it of undermining democracy and stifling political opposition. Azimio condemned Ruto’s recent decision to appoint leaders from the ODM party to his…
Prof. Andala Highlights Transformative Power of Research at KNRF Launch.
Different Stakeholders addressing media at Pride Inn Azure Hotel in Nairobi during the launch of the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival, a groundbreaking event aimed at fostering innovation and collaboration. National Research Fund (NRF) in collaboration with Young Scientists Kenya (YSK) has launched the Inaugural Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) which promises to be a…