Harm Reduction Society of Kenya Founder and Secretary-General, Dr. Kariuki Michael Ndung’u, speaks at the Diamond Leisure Beach and Golf Resort in Mombasa By Wendy Sheilla The Harm Reduction Society of Kenya has urged the government to adopt and implement evidence based strategies to tackle the health and social impacts of alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, and…
TThe National Police Service Commission is established under Article 246 of the Constitution and mandated to recruit and appoint persons to hold offices in the National Police Service, determine promotions and transfers, as well as exercise disciplinary control over members of the service. Pursuant to Section 28 of the National Police Service Commission Act, the…
IMCTC concluded today, Friday, a five-day specialized training course titled “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level,” in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, as part of the strategic initiative “Capacity Building”, aimed at refining institutional and security capacities in Member States and strengthening their efficiency in countering financial crimes related to terrorism. The closing…
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and media stakeholders have committed to strengthening collaboration ahead of the 2027 General Election, in a bid to enhance transparency, public trust, and the safety of journalists during the electoral process. The engagement forum, convened by the Kenya Editors’ Guild in partnership with the Electoral Law and Governance Institute…
The ongoing SAFIRI project, an initiative dedicated to strengthening investigative journalism in Kenya, held a vibrant Media Dialogue Forum in Kisumu, drawing over 60 participants from diverse sectors. The forum brought together journalists, government representatives, civil society organizations, community activists, elders, women, and youth leaders in a spirited discussion on the role of the media…
The High Court has issued a conservatory order stopping the swearing-in of four newly appointed members of the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) board, pending the outcome of a petition challenging the legality of their appointments. Justice L.N. Mugambi issued the orders following an urgent application seeking to suspend the appointments made by Cabinet Secretary…
Renowned Kenyan project management expert Annita Mwagiru has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Global Summit Series Africa 2025, scheduled to take place from 19 to 21 August at the Kigali Convention Centre, Rwanda. Mwagiru, who played a key advisory role in developing the Kenya AI Strategy 2025–2030,…
The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection has announced renewed efforts to expand employment opportunities for Kenyans in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), following a high-level meeting between Cabinet Secretary Dr. Alfred N. Mutua and the UAE Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Dr. Salim Ibrahim Alnaqbi, held on July 31, 2025, in Nairobi. The courtesy call…
Kenya is set to host Wikimania 2025, the 20th edition and the annual Wikimedia conference globally, bringing together over 1,000 volunteers and digital knowledge leaders from over 120 countries. The event celebrates the people behind Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, spotlighting the power of open knowledge and community-driven collaboration across the globe. The annual conference…
Kenya is celebrating the emotional return of Mr. Stephen Munyakho, who arrived back in the country after spending 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia. His homecoming, marked by tears of joy and relief, signals the successful culmination of sustained diplomatic efforts by the Government of Kenya and its partners. Mr. Munyakho’s release follows…
