Pan-African movement Kongamano la Mapinduzi has condemned the recent arrest of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and the deportation of four Kenyan figures who had travelled to observe his court proceedings. In a strongly-worded statement, the movement described Lissu’s arrest on treason charges as politically motivated and part of a broader campaign of intimidation targeting…
As Kenya prepares to mark the Day of the African Child on June 16, stakeholders are calling for increased efforts to involve children in public decision-making, particularly in the national budgeting process. Children make up approximately 48 percent of the country’s 55 million population, positioning them not just as the future, but as current citizens…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the safety, accessibility, and innovation of menstrual products, especially those produced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed during a press briefing at a stakeholders’ workshop on menstrual health products held in Nairobi. The Menstrual Health Products Workshop was hosted by…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has urged the government to ease the tax burden in the 2025/2026 budget, warning that continued pressure on employers could lead to massive job losses. Speaking during the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the FKE Coast Branch in Mombasa, CEO Jacqueline Mugo stressed the need for a more…
A new international study has found that strategic improvements in the distribution and delivery of rabies vaccines could drastically reduce preventable deaths in Kenya and Tanzania. Published in the Journal Vaccine, the research emphasizes the need for better stock management and adoption of dose-saving intradermal (ID) vaccination techniques to enhance access and efficiency. Conducted by…
A coalition of civil society organizations, researchers, and public health advocates has commended the Government of Kenya for its bold decision to ban over 50 pesticide products from the market, as announced by Hon. Mutahi Kagwe, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, on May 7, 2025. The ban represents a significant step towards protecting…
The Mitumba Consortium Association of Kenya (MCAK) has launched a new economic report showing that Kenyans spend more on new clothes than on used clothing, despite the second-hand trade being a major contributor to the country’s economy. According to the Economic Survey 2025, Kenya imported Ksh 60 billion worth of new clothes in 2024 compared…
The United Energy and Petroleum Dealers Association (UNEPEA) has sounded the alarm over the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) planned rollout of a new VAT monitoring system for petrol stations, terming it financially oppressive and potentially devastating for small-scale fuel dealers. Speaking to the press, UNEPEA Chairperson Irine Kimathi criticized KRA for failing to provide feedback…
The Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and key financial stakeholders, has launched the second phase of its national consumer education programme. The initiative, unveiled in Blantyre, seeks to enhance public awareness of the Collateral Registry and Movable Asset-Based Lending (MABL) to expand access to credit for individuals…
