Eng. Shammah Kiteme and Eng. Annette Ingaiza at IEK Engineers Golf Day 2025 The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) hosted its inaugural Engineers Golf Day at the Ruiru Sports Club, drawing hundreds of engineers for a unique event that blended sport, networking, and mentorship. The tournament’s central goal was to raise funds to support…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the complete digitalization of engineering approval processes at both county and national government levels, in a bid to reduce delays, curb inefficiencies, and accelerate infrastructure development across the country. Speaking during an IEK side event at the ongoing Devolution Conference in Homa Bay, IEK President…
African civil society organizations and waste pickers are jointly calling for a strong, legally binding global treaty to address the plastic pollution crisis. As countries prepare for the fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC-5.2), stakeholders across the continent are demanding that the treaty reflect the lived realities of frontline communities and recognize the…
A coalition of leading Muslim organizations under the banner “Voice of Palestine” has launched a nationwide tree-planting initiative that aims to raise funds to support Palestinians facing a deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The campaign, unveiled in Nairobi today, blends humanitarian relief with environmental restoration, positioning it as both a solidarity gesture and a climate…
African leaders, scientists, youth activists, and faith-based organizations have called for a substantial increase in climate finance to support locally-led adaptation efforts across the continent. The call was made during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi, amid growing concerns that communities on the frontlines of climate change continue to be marginalized…
Java House, East Africa’s leading casual dining chain, has officially launched its first branch in Kisii Town, marking a major step toward its goal of 100 outlets across the region. The new branch, located at TotalEnergies in Kisii Town, is part of the brand’s strategic expansion aligned with its 25th anniversary. Speaking during the launch,…
INTRODUCTION Project Red Lipstick Executive Summary This memorandum outlines the “Project Red Lipstick” initiative, a comprehensive social campaign designed to address the escalating crisis of femicide in Kenya. Developed by Ogilvy Africa and WPP Scangroup, this multi-faceted initiative aims to raise public awareness, challenge harmful societal narratives, advocate for the legal recognition of femicide as…
The All-Country CorpsAfrica Conference 2025 officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together youth volunteers and leaders from across the African continent to exchange ideas and strategies for community-led development under the theme “Leading with Ubuntu: African Youth Transforming the Continent.” Speaking at the opening ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs and Sports, Salim Mvurya, lauded CoAfrica…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has raised alarm over persistent regulatory failures in Kenya’s construction sector following the release of a Public Information Pack by the Mombasa County Government concerning a recent building collapse. While commending the Governor for transparency, IEK noted that the findings contained no new revelations and merely echoed longstanding…
Faith-based organizations (FBOs) have been called upon to amplify their voices in promoting gender-responsive climate action, as a new global research report examining the role of faith actors in implementing the Gender Action Plan (GAP) under the Paris Agreement which was officially launched. Speaking during the launch event, Mary Obara, Program Manager at The Lutheran…
