Peace Ambassadors Forum Pledges Grassroots Engagement to Foster National Unity

The Neutral Voice of Peace Ambassadors Forum has vowed to intensify efforts to foster peace, unity, and national cohesion amidst rising political tensions and public anxiety in various parts of the country. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the Forum’s Secretary, Mr. Munyori Kinyenje, emphasised the organisation’s apolitical stance and its commitment to promoting…

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ODPP, IJM Strengthen Prosecutorial Practice Through Decision to Charge Training

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has reaffirmed its commitment to ethical, fair, and effective criminal prosecutions through a dedicated training on the Decision to Charge Guidelines, 2019 aimed at standardizing and professionalizing prosecutorial decision-making across Kenya’s criminal justice system. Held in Nairobi, the session brought together prosecution counsel from the region,…

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NYC Elections Set to Revitalize Youth Leadership as Kenya Announces Long-Awaited Polls

The government has officially announced the resumption of the long-delayed National Youth Council (NYC) elections, a critical step towards strengthening youth representation and participation in national development and governance. Speaking at a press briefing, Principal Secretary for the State Department of Youth Affairs, the Creative Economy and Sports, Fikirini Jacobs, confirmed that preparations are underway…

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MYWO Celebrates Legacy of Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, Icon of Women’s Rights and Leadership

Photo: late Patron, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, OGW, CBS The Maendeleo ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) has paid a moving tribute to its late Patron, Hon. Dr. Phoebe Asiyo, OGW, CBS, describing her as a trailblazer and matriarch whose leadership transformed the landscape of women’s rights and public life in Kenya. Addressing the press at the…

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EACC Arrests Four Treasury Pensions Officials Over KES 10.5 Million Bribery Scandal

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four senior officials from the Treasury’s Pensions Department over alleged involvement in a bribery scheme amounting to more than KES 10.5 million. The suspects Wilkins Mugatsia, Henry Otira, Catherine Murage, and Bryson Mark were apprehended following months of investigations into reports of systemic corruption within the department….

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LSK Launches Tailored Health Insurance Plan for Lawyers in Groundbreaking Partnership

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has unveiled a groundbreaking medical insurance scheme for legal practitioners dubbed Wakili Medicover, marking a significant milestone in efforts to improve the well-being of lawyers in Kenya. The product, developed in partnership with Octagon Africa Financial Services and underwritten by Britam General Insurance Company, offers legal professionals a comprehensive,…

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Uzalendo Half Marathon Launched with KSh 25 Million Fundraising Goal to Support Education

The Uzalendo School, in collaboration with the Eldama Ravine Education Fund (IREF), has officially launched the 2025 edition of the Uzalendo Half Marathon with a bold vision to raise KSh 25 million for a long-term education endowment fund aimed at supporting bright but needy students in rural Kenya. Speaking during the launch event, the Chair…

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Civil Society Sounds Alarm Over Threats to Devolution, Demands Urgent Action from Government and Senate

The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KDCWG), a coalition of civil society organizations representing all 47 counties, has issued a statement decrying the growing erosion of devolution through delayed function transfers, unconstitutional funding models, and a creeping return of political patronage tied to State House. The group warned that the vision of devolution is…

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WADR Calls for Embrace of Amicable Dispute Resolution Amid Rising National Tensions

As political, economic, and social tensions simmer across Kenya, the Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR) are urging citizens, institutions, and leaders to embrace dialogue and mediation as the primary tools for managing conflict and safeguarding national stability. In a press statement read by Lumullas Eunice, Chair Women in Disputes Alternative Resolution, She emphasized that…

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