Sharon Atieno

Drought Drives Cross-Border Displacement into Dadaab as Rights Crisis Deepens

Somali refugees in Dadaab have been pitching makeshift shelters on the outskirts of one of the camps.Photo Courtesy|© UNHCR/Charity Nzomo Families Flee Only When Survival Collapses Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026 – Prolonged drought in Somalia is forcing families to flee across borders into Kenya. Humanitarian agencies warn of a growing human rights crisis. At…

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Gender-Blind Climate Policies Leaving Women and Children Exposed in Horn of Africa, Experts Warn

Photo showing gender and child rights in climate adaptation strategies across the region. Photo courtesy| The Guardian. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2, 2026– Experts are concerned about climate policies in the Horn of Africa. These policies do not adequately address how climate change disproportionately affects women and children. They warn that current interventions are mostly gender-blind,…

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AKU Surgery Programme receives ACGME-I accreditation, improving Kenya’s surgical training.

Graduates of AKU’s Class of 2025 celebrate at the Nairobi campus. Nairobi, Kenya. April 2, 2026. – The Surgery Residency Programme at Aga Khan University (AKU)  Medical College is the first in Kenya and the region to receive accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I). This achievement will improve the training…

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Easter Travel in Kenya: How Digital Banking Is Powering Seamless Payments and Family Connections

As Kenyans get ready for the Easter holiday, a time of faith, renewal, and togetherness, the long weekend is expected to lead to more travel across the country. Families will reunite upcountry, while holidaymakers head to coastal destinations and national parks. This festive period, known for crowded highways and lively social gatherings, increases the need…

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Java House Expands to Syokimau with New Outlet Targeting Growing Nairobi Metropolitan Demand

(L-R): Mohammed Ismail, Chairman, Syokimau Residents Association (SRA), Joshua Mutuku, Branch Manager, Java Syokimau, Sam Ondato, Service Team Member at Java Syokimau and Priscilla Gathungu, Group CEO, Java House, during the official launch of Java House’s new Syokimau branch, the casual dining brand’s 105th branch in East Africa. Modern consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience, access…

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Geoffrey Ndugwa Named New CEO of Bamburi Cement ; Leadership Change in Kenya’s Cement Sector

Geoffrey Ndugwa  the new appointed Chief Executive Office of Bamburi Cement. Cement Plc Board has announced the appointment of Mr. Geoffrey Ndugwa as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 1st April 2026. Mr. Ndugwa succeeds Mr. Mohit Kapoor, who concludes his successful assignment in the country. A seasoned veteran of the Holcim Group, Mr. Ndugwa…

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Over 2,000 Sit HR Exams as Kenya Rolls Out Dual Certification Pathway

Over 2,000 candidates participated in the April 2026 HRMPEB exams nationwide Introduction of a dual certification pathway combining academic study and CHRP qualification  Initiative aims to align education with industry needs and improve graduate employability Candidates can now graduate with both academic and professional credentials Exams held across multiple centres, reflecting rising demand for HR…

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UDA Issues Nomination Certificates, Affirms Credible Digital Primaries

Secretary General Hassan Omar presenting Certificates to the successful candidate Winners from Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu County, and Endo Ward in Elgeyo Marakwet County held at UDA Headquarters. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has issued nomination certificates to winners of its recently concluded primaries in Emurua Dikirr Constituency, Poro Ward in Samburu…

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Kenya Attracts $2.9 Billion Investment Boost at Opening of KIICO 2026

Nairobi, Kenya, March 25, 2026 – The Kenya International Investment Conference (KIICO 2026) opened today with the announcement of investment deals worth over US$ 2.9billion which are expected to create more than 63,000 direct jobs in the country. The investments, announced by H.E. the President of the Republic of Kenya, Dr. William Ruto during the…

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KTB, Visa and Kenya Airways Launch Discounted Travel Campaign to Boost Tourism

Nairobi, March 30, 2026 — The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB), Visa Inc. and Kenya Airways have unveiled a joint travel campaign offering discounted flights in a move aimed at stimulating tourism and enhancing Kenya’s global destination appeal. The six-month campaign, running from April to September 2026 and kicking off during the Easter holiday period, will…

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