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All-Country CorpsAfrica Conference 2025 Kicks Off in Nairobi with Focus on Youth-Led Development

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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…

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Kenya’s Energy Chief Appointed Vice Chair of Global Energy Regulators Body

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Kenya has secured a key seat at the global energy table following the appointment of Daniel Kiptoo Director General of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), as Vice Chair of the International Confederation of Energy Regulators (ICER). The prestigious appointment underscores Kenya’s growing influence in global energy regulation and transition. Speaking on the announcement,…

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IRF Summit Africa Kicks Off in Nairobi, Urges Faith-Based Unity for Peace and Development

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The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit Africa has officially opened in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in efforts to promote religious liberty as a cornerstone of peace and sustainable development on the continent. Hosted by Kenya’s Chief Justice Martha Koome and organized by Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute, in partnership with the Global…

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World Vision Kenya Urges Bold Investment in Child Protection on Day of the African Child 2025

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World Vision Kenya (WVK) in their statement,has called on national and county governments to strengthen and sustain investment in child protection services,as Kenya joins the continent in marking the Day of the African Child 2025. The 2025 theme, Planning and Budgeting for Children’s Rights: Progress Since 2010, offers a timely reflection on the milestones made and…

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GOTAAB Kalenjin Association Champions Unity and Empowerment Across Kenya

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Founded in 2021, the GOTAAB Kalenjin Association (G.K.A.) is fast emerging as a model for inclusive community empowerment in Kenya. Registered under the Societies Act, G.K.A. is a nonprofit, nonpolitical welfare association driven by a mission to uplift individuals through leadership development, economic empowerment, and grassroots social outreach. Rooted in the Kalenjin word “GOTAAB”, meaning…

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Violent Protests Rock Nairobi After Blogger Dies in Police Custody

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Violent protests erupted following the controversial death of blogger and social media activist Albert Ojwang, who died under unclear circumstances while in police custody at Central Police Station,causing chaos to gripp the streets of Nairobi on Thursday. What began as a peaceful demonstration quickly turned destructive, with angry protesters setting vehicles ablaze, vandalizing public infrastructure,…

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Civil Society Rejects Bill to Entrench NG-CDF, Affirmative Action and Oversight Funds in Constitution

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The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations Working Group (KDCWG) has submitted a memorandum to the National Assembly opposing proposed constitutional amendments seeking to entrench the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), the Senate Oversight Fund, and the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). The CSO umbrella body, comprising networks from all 47 counties, strongly objects…

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Kenya Fast-Tracks Labour Reforms to Safeguard Workers’ Rights and Spur Job Growth

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Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime (right) emphasizes the government’s ongoing efforts to update labour laws in line with international standards to safeguard workers’ rights. Kenya has stepped up efforts to align its labour laws with global standards, reaffirming its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and creating employment opportunities both locally and…

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Kenya Railways Marks 8 Years of SGR Success, Honours Partners and Loyal Passengers

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Kenya Railways celebrated eight years of transformative Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations at the Nairobi Terminus, marking a decade since construction began and eight years since the Madaraka Express passenger and freight services were launched. Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) CEO Philip Mainga, who played a pivotal role in the project’s rollout, reflected on SGR’s journey…

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KCPF Calls for Halt to Finance Bill Over Budget Law Violations

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KCPF Chairman Charles Kanjama (R) and Bernard Muchere, a retired internal auditor and KCPF consultant (L) during a press briefing on it’s National Assembly Petition On “Illegal Borrowing and Budget Non- Compliance” The Kenya Christian Professionals Forum (KCPF) has issued a stern warning to Parliament and the National Treasury, urging them to immediately align the…

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