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 Replacing the outdated e-Visa platform widely criticized for…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…
Dr. James Mwangi, the Managing Director and CEO of Equity Group Holdings, has been awarded the prestigious Freedom of the City of London, a civic honour dating back to the 12th century that recognises outstanding global leadership and service to humanity. Dr. Mwangi was feted for his transformative role in advancing financial inclusivity, equitable economic…
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…
Equity Group Foundation (EGF) is hosting its 16th Annual Education and Leadership Congress, bringing together 18,442 Wings to Fly and Elimu scholars across 11 regions during the April school holidays. Among them are 2,512 refugee scholars from Dadaab and Kakuma camps, reflecting the program’s commitment to inclusive education. Held under the theme “The Innovation Generation:…
Kenya Airways has appointed aviation industry veteran Fitsum Abadi Gebrehawaria as its new Cargo Director, signaling a bold step in the airline’s strategy to scale up its freight operations and tap into emerging cargo markets. Abadi, who brings more than 25 years of experience in the aviation and logistics sector, is expected to spearhead growth…
