As the world marks World Environment Day 2025 under the theme Putting an End to Plastic Pollution, World Vision Kenya (WVK) is urging urgent, united action to tackle the growing plastic crisis a threat that reaches far beyond the environment and into the lives of Kenya’s most vulnerable: children. Plastic pollution is rising at an…
Elijah Bonyo, Advocacy Lead for World Vision ,addressing the media on the FY2025/2026 National Budget from a child rights perspective at Fair View Hotel. As Kenya edges closer to the approval of the 2025/2026 national budget, stakeholders Including World Vision Kenya, are calling for deeper public engagement that transcends budget formulation and delves into implementation…
Kenya’s push for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) took a major leap forward today as the Ministry of Health signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Roche, a leading global pharmaceutical company, to enhance access to cancer care and diagnostics. Presiding over the event, Health Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale officially launched the collaboration between…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called on the Nairobi County Assembly to streamline the process of development approvals, citing prolonged delays and lack of transparency in the current system. Speaking during a session with the County Assembly Planning Committee on Wednesday morning, IEK President Eng. Shammah Kitemi expressed concerns raised by engineers…
IEK President Shammah Kiteme (L) and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo (R) during the MOU Signing The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with county governments to enhance quality standards in infrastructure development. The collaboration, which kicked off with the Council of Governors (COG), is aimed at ensuring counties adhere…
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is pushing for urgent reforms to Nairobi County’s Electronic Development Applications Management System (eDAMS), citing delays and inefficiencies that are stalling key infrastructure projects and eroding investor confidence. IEK President Eng. Shammah Kiteme raised the alarm during a visit to the Nairobi County Assembly, where engineers were scheduled…
In Dar es Salaam, where over 70 Percent of the population resides in unplanned settlements, the danger of flooding is not just seasonal it’s a year-round threat to livelihoods, health, and safety. As rapid urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development, vulnerable communities face increased exposure to climate shocks. But in the heart of this challenge, a local…
Coastal nations launch joint initiative to protect marine resources and secure blue economy Kenya and Tanzania are intensifying efforts to protect their shared marine resources through the newly launched Kilindini Campaign, a bold initiative promoting sustainable ocean governance across East Africa. The two countries’ coastal waters, home to some of the region’s richest marine biodiversity,…
Global pharmaceutical giant Merck launched ThyroAfrica, a thyroid disease awareness campaign aimed at addressing the rising burden of thyroid disorders across Africa. The launch event in Nairobi brought together leading global medical experts to discuss the future of thyroid care, tackling challenges and innovative solutions to improve patient outcomes. ThyroAfrica seeks to confront the widespread…
A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
