Kenya has today reaffirmed its commitment to global counter-terrorism efforts by hosting the official launch of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Initiative and the opening of a high-level Counter Terrorism Financing Training. In a ceremony held in Nairobi, His Excellency Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the IMCTC, was welcomed…
Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV) during a regional workshop that brought together stakeholders, youth advocates, and foreign delegates from across Africa. The workshop, co-sponsored by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action alongside key partners including FAWE and FOWL, focused on promoting positive masculinity…
As Kenyans gear up to celebrate Easter with travel, shopping, and quality time with loved ones, the need for fast, secure, and reliable payment options has never been greater. From hotels and restaurants to supermarkets and local markets, seamless transactions are now part of everyday life thanks to evolving digital payment solutions. A heartwarming scene…
In a bold move to redefine travel, Kenya began 2024 with the launch of a high-tech Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system, aimed at streamlining entry for international visitors. The digital platform, developed in partnership with Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, promised efficiency, transparency, and enhanced national security. Replacing the outdated e-Visa platform widely criticized for…
A delegation of eight UK Parliamentarians has concluded a four-day study tour to Kenya, aimed at deepening their understanding of global sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). The mission, held from April 9 to 12, was organised by the UK All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Global SRHR in collaboration with UNFPA, MSI Reproductive Choices,…
Human rights defenders and civil society leaders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have issued a stark warning over the rapidly shrinking civic space and rising state-sponsored repression across East Africa. The call comes at the close of a three-day regional convening in Nairobi, where grassroots activists, legal experts, and civil society actors gathered to reflect,…
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have raised alarm over a growing trend of normalizing corruption in county governments, citing repeated adverse audit reports by the Auditor General. In Kiambu County, the trend appears particularly alarming, with each successive financial year under the current administration attracting negative audit findings.In her most recent report, the Auditor General decried…
Kenya has launched the second phase of the Ending Drought Emergencies Common Programme Framework (EDE-CPF), reaffirming its commitment to long-term resilience and proactive drought risk management across the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), which make up over 80 percent of the country’s landmass. These regions, rich in natural resources, cultural heritage, and economic potential, remain…
Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP) has achieved a historic milestone with the signing of a reciprocal agreement with the South African Music Performance Rights Association (SAMPRA), marking a significant leap in the organization’s commitment to enhancing royalty collection for Kenyan music performers and producers. The landmark agreement, signed by KAMP CEO CS Maurice Okoth…
As the war in Sudan enters its third year, experts, policymakers, and humanitarian actors are meeting in Nairobi for a pivotal two-day conference themed “Two Years of Crisis: Impact and Pathways to Recovery and Resilience.” Organized by CGIAR and the Sudan Strategy Support Program (SSSP), the event seeks to spotlight the deepening humanitarian crisis and…
