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Civil Society Rallies Behind 2025 Alcohol and Drugs Policy.

Civil Society Rallies Behind 2025 Alcohol and Drugs Policy.

Representatives from diverse civil society organizations unite during a press briefing in Nairobi to voice strong support for Kenya’s 2025 National Alcohol and Drugs Policy. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 12, 2025 — Civil society groups and public health advocates have united in strong support of Kenya’s newly launched National Policy for the…

BioInnovate Bootcamp Equips East African Scientists for the Market.

BioInnovate Bootcamp Equips East African Scientists for the Market.

Group photo taken in East Africa Community in Arusha, Tanzania, during their field visits to expose them to the triple hexil model of innovation involving academia, industry and policy. By Peace Muthoka . Nairobi, Kenya – August 8, 2025 When scientists step out of their labs and into boardrooms, innovation finds a new path one…

Nation Mourns AMREF Flying Doctors Crew Lost in Mwihoko Crash.

Nation Mourns AMREF Flying Doctors Crew Lost in Mwihoko Crash.

The scene where a light aircraft belonging to the African Medical and Research Foundation (AMREF) crashed into residential buildings in the Mwihoko area of Ruiru, Kiambu County. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 8, 2025 — Kenya is in mourning following the tragic crash of an AMREF Flying Doctors aircraft in Mwihoko, Nairobi, that…

Kenya to Conduct Nationwide SME Census, Says CS Oparanya.

Kenya to Conduct Nationwide SME Census, Says CS Oparanya.

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya. By Peace Muthoka . Nairobi, Kenya – August 7, 2025 — The government will carry out a nationwide census of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to improve planning and support for the sector, Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Wycliffe Oparanya has announced. Speaking…

Relief at Last as Government Releases Ksh. 4.6 Billion for Inua Jamii Beneficiaries.

Relief at Last as Government Releases Ksh. 4.6 Billion for Inua Jamii Beneficiaries.

By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya – August 7, 2025 — Thousands of vulnerable Kenyans have a reason to smile after the government disbursed Ksh. 4.6 billion under the Inua Jamii programme to cater for the delayed June and July 2025 stipends. The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, through the State Department for Social Protection…

IEBC, Media Unite to Tackle Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Polls.

IEBC, Media Unite to Tackle Disinformation Ahead of 2027 Polls.

Different stakeholders present during the high-level consultative roundtable at a Nairobi hotel on August 6, 2025. By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Kenya – August 6, 2025 — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) today convened a consultative roundtable with senior media leaders at Radisson Blu, Nairobi, to strengthen collaboration ahead of the 2027 general elections….

Peace Ambassadors Forum Pledges Grassroots Engagement to Foster National Unity.

Peace Ambassadors Forum Pledges Grassroots Engagement to Foster National Unity.

By Peace Muthoka. Nairobi, Wednesday, July 30, 2025 – The Neutral Voice of Peace Ambassadors Forum has vowed to intensify efforts to foster peace, unity, and national cohesion amidst rising political tensions and public anxiety in various parts of the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the Forum’s Secretary, Mr. Munyori Kinyenje, emphasised…

Luo Student Leaders Rally Behind President Ruto, Urge Community to Embrace National Unity

Luo Student Leaders Rally Behind President Ruto, Urge Community to Embrace National Unity

By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, Kenya – University student leaders from across the country have declared strong support for President William Ruto, urging the Luo community to fully embrace his administration and remain engaged in the national development agenda. Speaking on behalf of the student leaders, Moses Okal, President of the Technical University of Kenya (TUK)…

CFK Africa to Celebrate Slum Heroes Changing Lives in Kibera.

CFK Africa to Celebrate Slum Heroes Changing Lives in Kibera.

By Peace Muthoka. CFK Africa is set to honor outstanding individuals and groups driving change in Kenya’s informal settlements during its annual community awards on August 9 in Kibera, Nairobi. The highly anticipated event, one of the few of its kind in Kenya’s slum communities, will shine a spotlight on unsung heroes who embody leadership,…

Kenya Shines Spotlight on Trafficking Survivors, Calls for Bold Action to Support Returnees

Kenya Shines Spotlight on Trafficking Survivors, Calls for Bold Action to Support Returnees

By Peace Muthoka. Survivors of human trafficking joined civil society, faith groups, and government officials on Friday, July 25, 2025 to mark the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons with a passionate call for stronger national support systems for returnees. The event, hosted by the Centre for Domestic Training and Development (CDTD), brought together dozens…