Four out of ten Kenyans live in poverty, and many more risk slipping into destitution unless urgent action is taken to manage public resources prudently. This warning came from Diana Gichengo, Director of Transparency at the Institute of Social Accountability (TISA), during a press briefing by the Okoa Uchumi Campaign. The coalition of civil society…
Chief Justice Martha Koome has hailed the launch of Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) as a transformative step toward gender equality, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to empowering women and girls across Africa. Speaking at the launch event, Justice Koome described ENAF as a beacon of hope for millions, declaring, “It is an absolute honour to…
Moses Nyabanda, Managing Director of Equity Bank Kenya, operates a combine harvester during a field visit to Agri All Africa rice Farm. Equity Bank Kenya has partnered with South Africa’s Agri All Africa in a large-scale rice farming initiative aimed at enhancing food security and reducing the country’s reliance on rice imports. The project, launched…
Mwihaki Wachira as Director of Marketing and Corporate Affairs, Absa Bank Kenya has reinforced its commitment to diversity and inclusion by appointing four female directors to key leadership positions, a move that advances gender representation in senior management to over 47%. Absa Bank Kenya Plc, a part of pan-African leading lender Absa Group, is listed…
The Macadamia Nut Processors Association of Kenya (MACNUT) Chairperson, Jane Maigua, alongside local farmers, has rejected claims that recent government policies on macadamia have led to a significant price drop from Ksh 150 to Ksh 90 per kilogram. Speaking in Diani, Kwale County, following a three-day workshop on Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe’s directives, Maigua emphasized…
A recent study by Zizi Afrique Foundation, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the National Gender and Equality Commission, has revealed critical gaps in the implementation of Kenya’s school re-entry policy for adolescent mothers. Conducted in Samburu, Siaya, and Mombasa counties between October and December 2024, the study explored how school re-entry affects…
Governor Johnson Sakaja has interdicted two senior county officers implicated in an illegal garbage dumping scandal near Stima Plaza. The move comes as the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) confirms that a formal probe is underway. Speaking before the County Assembly’s Committee on Administration and Internal Security, Sakaja condemned the incident, terming it a breach…
NCBA Group has announced a significant investment of KES 12 million towards education and empowerment initiatives, benefiting over 150 students across the country. This funding is part of the bank’s annual KES 100 million commitment to uplifting communities through education and mentorship. The scholarships, distributed through various education partners, aim to bridge existing financial gaps…
As the world marks World Wildlife Day today, World Animal Protection (WAP) is calling for urgent measures to protect Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats that endanger their survival. In a statement, WAP Wildlife Campaign Manager Edith Kabesiime warned that despite Africa being home to some of the world’s most unique species, its rich biodiversity is…
Steve Itela, CEO of the Conservation Alliance of Kenya together with conservationist stakeholders during a press briefing Environmental organizations, led by the Green Belt Movement and the Conservation Alliance of Kenya, marked Wangari Maathai Day 2025 on March 4, honoring the legacy of the late Nobel Laureate and environmental champion, Professor Wangari Maathai. Speaking on…
