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Revolutionizing Agriculture, Principal Secretary Ephantus Kimotho Unveils New Framework

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…

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Civil Society Urges Vigilance in Protecting Kenya’s Food Sovereignty

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…

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Kenya Airways Partners with WRC Safari Rally 2025 to Boost Sports Tourism

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…

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Kenya Hosts Launch of WFEO Engineering Capacity Building for Africa Programme

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…

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Kenya’s Youth-Led Push for a National Action Plan on Peace and Security Gains Momentum

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,…

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SGA Security Donates Maternity Care Packs to Pumwani Hospital in Honor of International Women’s Day

In celebration of this year’s International Women’s Day, SGA Security extended a helping hand to new mothers at Pumwani Maternity Hospital in Nairobi by donating essential maternity items, including newborn care packs. The initiative aligns with the 2025 theme, #AccelerateAction, which advocates for the urgent removal of systemic barriers and biases affecting women.The donation, which…

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Ogilvy Africa Unveils HerFolio to Empower Female Creatives Across Africa

Delna Sethna, Chief Creative Officer – Ogilvy Africa Network (R) and Adrian Jankowiak, Design Director & Nairobi Design Week Founder (L), interact with an exhibitor at the launch of the HerFolio platform during Nairobi Design Week at The Waterfront Karen. The Ogilvy Africa Network has launched HerFolio, a groundbreaking platform aimed at elevating and connecting…

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Kenya’s Legal Training Under Scrutiny as Stakeholders Push for Reforms

The Council of Legal Education (CLE) has presented a report to the Attorney General recommending major reforms in the legal education sector with the aim of shaping the future of the legal profession and ensuring that justice system is served by highly qualified, ethical and competent professionals. The proposals address entry requirements into the Advocates…

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The Reality of School Feeding in Kenya Some Children Eat While Others Go Hungry

The Kenyan government’s latest promise to introduce chapati in Nairobi school meals has sparked fresh debate on inequality in the country’s school feeding programs. While President William Ruto’s announcement of a chapati-making machine might seem like a step forward, it highlights deep disparities in food distribution across the country. “Why should children in Nairobi be…

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