The government has unveiled a major youth empowerment initiative dubbed the Nyota Project, aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people across Kenya. The five-year programme, supported by the World Bank, seeks to equip youth with employability and entrepreneurial skills while promoting savings and access to government procurement opportunities. Speaking during the briefing, Cabinet Secretary…
Action Against Hunger Regional Food Security, Livelihoods and Resilience Specialist Mirasine Meiguran, IGAD Food Security Specialist Charity Mumbua and ICPAC Acting Director Dr Abdi Fidar during the Launch of the IGAD Regional Focus of the 2025 Global Report on Food Crises on 16th September, 2025 in Nairobi. By Winnie Atieno More than 42 million people…
Nairobi, September 15, 2025 – Religious leaders under the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) have issued a powerful appeal for the urgent repeal of laws criminalizing attempted suicide, urging policymakers to prioritize compassion and care over punishment. Speaking at the Religious Leaders’ Forum on Suicide Prevention and Decriminalization, convened in Nairobi in partnership with the…
President William Ruto on Saturday made history by hosting 10,000 teachers at State House, Nairobi, in what was billed as the first-ever consultative dialogue between the Head of State and educators at the nation’s highest office. Dubbed the Walimu na Rais Forum, the event drew delegates from all corners of the country representing leading teachers’…
By Ambrose Otachi Nairobi, September 13, 2025 — The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK), under the leadership of Apostle Peter Manyuru, has issued a strong statement assessing the Kenya Kwanza Administration’s performance as it marks three years in power. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the interdenominational body of Pentecostal churches acknowledged some…
Chairman and managing director Daikin, Mr. Kanwaljeet Jawa(right) addressing the press during the press briefing on Friday 12th, 2025 at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, he is accompanied by Daikin General manager, Global Operations Division Mr. Junich Omori. By Winnie Atieno Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, has opened…
By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 13, 2025 – President William Ruto is set to host 10,000 teachers at State House this Saturday in what has been described as a groundbreaking consultative meeting aimed at reshaping dialogue on the future of education in Kenya. The high-profile event will bring together leaders from teachers’ unions…
By Wendy Sheilla Kenya Revenue Authority enforcement officers display cartons of illicit cigarettes and counterfeit alcohol products valued at over Ksh 46 million seized during multi-agency operations in Kirinyaga and Uasin Gishu counties, aimed at curbing tax evasion and protecting public health, on September 8, 2025. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has intercepted illicit…
By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 11, 2025 – A two-and-a-half-day training on investigative journalism officially opened today in Nairobi, marking the second session under the ongoing SAFIRI project. The initiative, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of journalists to deliver in-depth, ethical, and impactful stories, has brought together participants from diverse media houses…
KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga Speaking during the validation forum for the Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations 2025. By Sharon Atieno NAIROBI, Kenya, September 2025 – Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has unveiled a new framework of conservation fees aimed at strengthening financial sustainability, enhancing inclusivity, and diversifying tourism experiences in…
