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….
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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…
Kenya Begins Nationwide Industrial Mapping to Drive Growth.
Kenya today launched an ambitious 15-day mapping exercise targeting all manufacturers across Nairobi County. The groundbreaking initiative, spearheaded by the State Department for Industry in collaboration with KNBS and Kenya Industrial Estates, will create the nation’s first comprehensive industrial database. “This marks a turning point for Kenya’s industrialization journey,” declared Secretary of Administration Samuel Karanja…
Beacon of Hope: How a Medical Camp in Kibera is Transforming Women’s Lives
The line began forming before dawn, a quiet procession of women wrapped in colorful kangas against the morning chill. By sunrise, hundreds had gathered outside the Kibera D.O Health Centre, their patient anticipation belying the urgency of their needs. This was no ordinary day – it was a rare chance for these women, sime of…
Blueprint for the Blue Economy: Marine Planning in East Africa.
Kenya and Tanzania’s coastal waters harbor some of East Africa’s richest marine biodiversity, providing livelihoods to millions through fishing, tourism, and maritime trade. Yet these vital ecosystems face mounting pressure from overfishing, pollution, habitat degradation, and climate change. To confront these challenges, regional leaders are advancing more coordinated and sustainable approaches to ocean governance. At…
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…