As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
Members of the Kenya Youth Movement (KYM) have urged the Ministry of Youth Affairs to expedite preparations for the long-overdue elections of the National Youth Council (NYC), which have not been conducted since 2012. The youth leaders, including several aspirants for NYC leadership positions, expressed their appreciation for the government’s commitment to finally holding the…
World Vision Kenya (WVK), through the Inuka Angaza Fund, successfully hosted the Less Steps for Water Run at its National Office in Karen, Nairobi with the aims to provide clean water to six schools, improving the health, education, and well-being of children in the region. The event brought together World Vision staff, board members, local…
Onchari Oyieyo,CAP CEO pose for a photo during a press briefing on the release of the main opinion poll for the 2025 Nairobi County Leadership postures by CAP. A new study by the Centre for African Progress (CAP) has revealed that an overwhelming 92 percent of Nairobi’s registered voters believe the county is moving in…
Principal Secretary Irrigation Ephantus Kimotho addressing delegates at a high-profile gathering held at Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) In a groundbreaking announcement, Agriculture Principal Secretary CPA Ephantus Kimotho, CVS, has outlined a transformative plan aimed at revolutionizing the agricultural sector. Speaking at a high-profile gathering that included development partners, private sector stakeholders, the National Education…
Chief Justice Martha Koome today welcomed His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Her Majesty Queen Máxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The Royal Couple is on a State Visit to Kenya, reinforcing the strong bilateral ties between the two nations and their shared commitment to the rule of…
From left- Jecinter Agunja, Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders; Sylvanus Kasiti, Civil Society Reference Group; Asker Akinyi, a farmer; Ann Maina, BIBA; and Elizabeth Atieno, Greenpeace Africa. Greenpeace Africa, Kenya Peasants League, and BIBA Kenya have hailed the recent court ruling on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) as a major victory for food sovereignty in…
Kenya Airways (KQ) has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting sports tourism by partnering with the World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally 2025. The collaboration aims to position Kenya as a premier destination for motorsport enthusiasts and safari adventurers. Scheduled for March 20-23, 2025, in Nairobi and Naivasha, the rally is expected to attract 50 participants…
Kenya has taken a significant step toward strengthening Africa’s engineering capacity with the launch of the World Federation of Engineering Organizations’ (WFEO) Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme (ECBAP). The initiative, inaugurated by Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) President, Eng. Shammah Kiteme, aims to enhance engineering education, foster innovation, and promote sustainable development across…
Youth leaders, government officials, and civil society representatives have converged in Nairobi to accelerate efforts toward establishing Kenya’s first-ever National Action Plan on Youth, Peace, and Security (YPS). The initiative seeks to provide young people with a structured framework to actively participate in governance, security, and economic growth while addressing challenges such as unemployment, disengagement,…
