Sharon Atieno

KSh3 Billion Western Nairobi Water Project to Benefit Over 300,000 Residents

AWWDA CEO Eng. Joseph Kamau (second right), flanked by Corporation Secretary Joyce Mukururi (right), with Pan Nan, and Liao Huihuang during the signing of the landmark partnership. Residents in Nairobi’s western corridor are set to receive improved access to clean water and sanitation following the launch of a KSh 3 billion infrastructure project aimed at…

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HR Board Unveils Nationwide Drive to Professionalise HR Practice, Boost Certification Uptake

The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has announced a nationwide plan to professionalise human resource practice and expand certification among practitioners following high-level consultations with the government. The board hosted Dr Jane Imbunya, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Public Service, in a meeting that focused on strengthening human capital development, improving…

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Kenya, Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Security, and Development Cooperation

Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Egypt. Following high-level talks with visiting Egyptian Foreign Affairs , Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty, underscored a shared agenda on trade, infrastructure, water security, and regional peace. Speaking during a…

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End FGM By 2030; Advocates Urge Urgent Action, Survivor Justice and Community-Led Solutions

Global health and rights advocates are warning that the world is falling behind on its commitment to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, even as the number of affected women and girls continues to rise. The concerns were raised during a SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held to mark…

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Experts Back Indigenous Role in Africa’s Forest Protection at Zamba Heritage Congress

NAIROBI, 12,February,2026 ,Kenya — Indigenous peoples and local communities are central to the future of Africa’s forests, experts at the Zamba Heritage Congress said on the third and final day of deliberations on Indigenous Peoples and Sustainable Forest Management (SFM). Opening the session, moderator Annah Agasha underscored that discussions throughout the congress had repeatedly highlighted…

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MYWO Nairobi Refutes Allegations, Defends Leadership and January AGM Resolutions

Alice Maina (centre), Chairlady Starehe, reads a statement flanked by Ruth Kawira (second right), National Chairlady Nairobi County, and Mary Njuguna (right), Chairlady Dagoretti North, during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel, February 12, 2026. Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) Nairobi County has dismissed recent allegations circulating in sections of the Gutter media (Citizen)…

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Kenya Rallies Global Partners to Accelerate Forest Restoration and Tree-Growing Drive

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo speaking during the Zamba Heritage Congress, held in Nairobi on 11th,February,2026. Kenya has reiterated its commitment to large-scale forest restoration and sustainable management, with Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo calling for stronger partnerships to support the country’s ambitious tree-growing programme….

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World Vision Kenya Calls for Sustained Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation  

Nairobi, Kenya – World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the global community in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” This day is a reminder that ending FGM is a shared responsibility that demands…

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Africa Unveils Zamba Heritage Initiative to Boost Forest Conservation and Climate Action

FSC Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Peter Alele ( 2nd right),Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee (4th right) with other stakeholders poses for the photo during the Zamba Heritage Congress held in Nairobi on Tuesday ,10,February,2026. Africa has marked a major milestone in its forest and climate agenda as the Inaugural Zamba Heritage Congress officially opened in Nairobi,…

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