MYWO Nairobi Refutes Allegations, Defends Leadership and January AGM Resolutions

Alice Maina (centre), Chairlady Starehe, reads a statement flanked by Ruth Kawira (second right), National Chairlady Nairobi County, and Mary Njuguna (right), Chairlady Dagoretti North, during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel, February 12, 2026. Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) Nairobi County has dismissed recent allegations circulating in sections of the Gutter media (Citizen)…

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CA Warns Kenyans Against Buying Unapproved Mobile Phones Over Safety Risks

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has cautioned consumers against purchasing or using mobile phones that have not been type-approved by the regulator, following the detection of a surge in uncertified devices entering the local market. In a notice issued Tuesday, the authority said its market surveillance had uncovered an influx of non-type-approved mobile handsets,…

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World Vision Kenya Calls for Sustained Commitment to End Female Genital Mutilation  

Nairobi, Kenya – World Vision Kenya (WVK) joins the global community in marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), under the global theme “Towards 2030: No End to Female Genital Mutilation Without Sustained Commitment and Investment.” This day is a reminder that ending FGM is a shared responsibility that demands…

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One Year After Vetting Decree Abolished but Millions of Kenyans Still Locked Out

Staff-at-the-Nubian-Rights-Offices-in-Makina-Kibera. Nairobi, Kenya: One year after the government abolished the long-standing and discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards, ID registration in Kenya has become faster and more accessible. However, millions of Kenyans remain undocumented, with civil society groups warning that the legacy of decades of exclusion continues to deny many citizens their constitutional rights….

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Co-operative Bank, World Vision Kenya Roll Out Chapa Pay Integration to Boost Local Funding for Child Welfare

 Winnie Wabwire, Relationship Manager, Co-op Bank Speaking during the 2026-2030 FY plan. Partnership introduces bank-backed digital platform enabling secure, real-time donations as NGO sector shifts toward locally funded development amid declining global aid Nairobi, Kenya – 10.02.2025 – Co-operative Bank of Kenya and World Vision Kenya have partnered to integrate a secure e-commerce donation platform…

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World Vision Kenya Unveils 2026–2030 Strategy, Targets 13.3 Million Children Nationwide

World Vision Kenya has launched its 2026–2030 National Strategy alongside its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap to improve the wellbeing of 13.3 million children, families and communities across 33 counties. The strategy prioritises reaching 3.04 million of the most vulnerable children through integrated programming, strategic partnerships and evidence-based advocacy,…

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Drought Crisis Deepens in Kenya as SUPKEM Calls for National Emergency Declaration

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has raised alarm over Kenya’s worsening drought, warning that the crisis has escalated into a humanitarian emergency that threatens lives, livelihoods, and social stability across the country. In a press statement led by SUPKEM National Chairman Alh-haaji Hasaan Ole Naadi, the council said the drought is no longer…

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Religious Leaders Partner With Government Against Child Abuse

Government launches handbook of Faith for Life on Child Protection to help religious leaders and communities fight child abuse and safeguard children’s rights. This comes amid reports of rising cases of child abuse across the country, with incidents ranging from physical and sexual abuse to trafficking, child labor, and early marriage. The Ministry of Gender,…

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KAM statement on AGOA extension

By KAM Chief executive Tobias Alando Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) welcomes the 16-month retrospective extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which will grant Kenyan products preferential access to the United States under the trade partnership. The renewal supports business continuity for both Kenyan and American businesses, as they realign and strengthen their economic, political, and social…

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Over 8,000 Youth Receive KSh220.5 Million NYOTA Start Up Grants in Kisumu Kisumu, February 2, 2026

President William Ruto addresses youth beneficiaries during the NYOTA Start Up Capital Grants disbursement ceremony at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu County on February 2, 2026. More than 8,000 young entrepreneurs from Kisumu, Siaya and Homa Bay counties have received KSh220.5 million in business start up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement project….

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