Satellite Data Powers Smarter Decisions, Says RCMRD as It Marks 50 Years.
The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) is using satellite technology to help governments make better decisions on land, water, agriculture, and disaster management. Speaking during a media breakfast, Kenneth Kasera, the User Engagement Manager at RCMRD, said the Centre uses Earth observation data to extract valuable information from satellite images. This…
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LSK Demands Justice: Calls Out Illegal Arrest, Custodial Death of Albert Ojwang.
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned the death of Albert Ojwang, who died in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station. The society says his arrest was illegal and his transfer from Homa Bay to Nairobi was both malicious and unlawful. Ojwang was reportedly in good health when police arrested him in Homa…
IG Kanja Champions Community-First Policing Strategy.
Kenya’s police leadership has embarked on an ambitious reform agenda, with Inspector General Douglas Kanja Kirocho calling for a fundamental shift towards community-centered policing. Speaking at the National Police Leadership Academy during the Senior Commanders’ Conference, Kanja outlined a bold vision: “Crime prevention succeeds when officers and citizens work together.” His remarks signaled a departure…
Okoa Uchumi Condemns 2025 Budget as Anti-Poor in New Statement.
The Okoa Uchumi coalition has sharply criticized Kenya’s proposed 2025/26 budget, calling it unfair to ordinary citizens. In a statement issued today, the civil society group accused the government of favoring the wealthy while increasing burdens on the poor. “The Finance Bill 2025 keeps hurting poor Kenyans to benefit the rich,” said Alexander Riithi from…
The State Department For Devolution Launches KDSP II To Boost Devolution and Service Delivery.
The State Department For Devolution has officially launched the second phase of the Kenya Devolution Support Programme (KDSP II), marking a significant step in enhancing cooperation between national and county governments. The program, supported by development partners including the World Bank, aims to improve service delivery, financial management, and citizen engagement across all 47 counties….
Kenya Launches Sweeping SACCO Reforms to Strengthen Financial Sector.
The Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has ushered in a new era for Kenya’s cooperative movement by inaugurating two pivotal bodies simultaneously. Cabinet Secretary Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya presided over the swearing-in of an expert committee to review the SACCO Societies Act, as well as a new KUSCCO leadership team….
EACC Cracks Down on Fake Certificates in High-Stakes Integrity Push.
Kenya is mounting an aggressive nationwide campaign against the rampant forgery of academic and professional certificates that has been undermining the country’s workforce credibility. The historic first Ethics and Integrity Conference 2025 saw top government officials, education leaders and anti-corruption experts unite to confront what they call an existential threat to Kenya’s professional standards. Abdi…
Women Lead Peace Efforts in Climate-Driven Conflicts, Africa CSID Report Shows.
A new report launched today reveals the untapped power of women in resolving climate conflicts. The study, released at Heron Hotel by the Africa Centre for Sustainable and Inclusive Development (CSID), highlights how women in Baringo County’s indigenous communities are bridging divides amid worsening droughts and violence. Despite facing displacement and insecurity, women from the…
From Slum to Estate: President to Hand Over First Affordable Housing Units in Mukuru.
The government’s affordable housing initiative has reached a major milestone, with the first beneficiaries set to receive their keys in a historic ceremony tomorrow. Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura confirmed that President William Ruto will personally hand over 1,080 units at the newly upgraded Mukuru Estate a symbolic transformation from its former identity as Mukuru Slums….
Youth For Kenya Demands Answers After Tanzania Deports Kenyan Leader Martha Karua.
The Youth For Kenya (YFK) organization has formally petitioned the Tanzanian High Commission in Nairobi, demanding answers over the controversial deportation of prominent Kenyan lawyer and political leader Martha Karua. The group, led by Secretary-General Brian Midiwo, submitted an official protest letter today, condemning Tanzania’s decision to deport Karua, who had traveled to the country…