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UN Tax Treaty Talks Seen as Key to Unlocking Trillions for Climate Finance and Nature Protection

Nairobi, Kenya, November 10, 2025 — Hundreds of Greenpeace Africa volunteers formed a massive human banner shaped like the African continent, bearing the message “Tax the Super-rich for People and Planet,” as global tax reform negotiations opened in Nairobi. The demonstration coincided with the third session of the UN Tax Convention (UNTC), which campaigners say…

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Kindiki Urges Global Action to Unlock Africa’s Green Energy Potential

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki represents President William Ruto during the Leaders’ Summit ahead of the 30th Session of the Conference of Parties (COP 30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Belém, Brazil Belém, Brazil, November 9, 2025 — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has underscored Africa’s central role in driving the…

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Women in Technology and Innovation Africa(WITIA) launch 4.7 Million Smart Library in Kajiado- First of its Kind in Kenya.

Nairobi, Kenya, November 7, 2025 — In a groundbreaking move to bridge Kenya’s digital divide, Women in Technology & Innovation Africa (WITIA), in collaboration with the Rotary Club of Karen, has launched a Ksh 4.7 million Smart Library at Nkaimurunya Comprehensive School in Gataka, Kajiado County. The state-of-the-art facility — the first of its kind…

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Kipchoge meeting Former U.S President Barack obama

Two-time Olympic marathon Eliud Kipchoge had the extraordinary privilege of meeting former U.S President Barack Obama. The historic encounter marked a shared commitment to inspire and empower the next generation through sport, education and Leadership. Kipchoge expressed deep admiration for President Obama, describing him as a global advocate for unity who has remained humble and…

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IMLU, IRCT Lead Forensic Training to Curb Rising Custodial Deaths and Torture in Kenya

  IRCT Istanbul Protocol Programme Coordinator James Lin and IMLU Executive Director Grace Wangechi address the media personnel’s present at the press briefing in Nairobi on Thursday 6th November,2025. Kenya has taken a major step toward strengthening accountability for deaths in custody and torture through a new forensic training in Nairobi Kenya’s efforts to strengthen…

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Kenya to Host Silver Jubelee EAC MSME Trade Fair in Nairobi

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Hon.  Wycliffe Oparanya addressing the press in Nairobi on Wednesday 5th November 2025. Kenya will this week host the 25th East African Community (EAC) Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Trade Fair and Exhibition at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, from November 7 to 16. The event marks a major…

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RSF Accused of Genocide in El Fashir as Sudan Envoy Warns of Regional Threat

Nairobi — Sudan’s Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya, Mohamed Osman Akasha, on Wednesday accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia of committing systematic genocide and widespread war crimes after seizing control of El Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, following a months-long siege. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Nairobi, Akasha described two years…

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Kenya Calls for Innovation as Africa Marks 10 Years of IEC Regional Centre

Kenya Bureau of Standards Managing Director Esther Ngari addresses delegates during the 10th Anniversary of the IEC Africa Regional Centre at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Nairobi where Africa’s progress in electrotechnical innovation and standardization was celebrated Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to driving Africa’s industrialization and sustainable growth through innovation, strong quality infrastructure,…

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Moi University to Host Sub-Saharan Africa’s First AI Summit

Event to reposition the institution as a hub for innovation and digital transformation. Moi University is set to host the first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Summit in Sub-Saharan Africa, an event expected to cement Kenya’s position as a regional leader in digital innovation and higher education. The Summit, set to take place from 10th to 12th…

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