Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to gender equality and the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV) during a regional workshop that brought together stakeholders, youth advocates, and foreign delegates from across Africa. The workshop, co-sponsored by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action alongside key partners including FAWE and FOWL, focused on promoting positive masculinity…
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,…
Dr. Matthias Leder, CEO of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Gießen-Friedberg, Germany speaking during a WCF press briefing. The strong and growing ties between Kenya and Germany were once again affirmed during the ongoing international business forum in Nairobi, with a clear call for enhanced cooperation between the two nations. Dr. Matthias Leder,…
China’s trade with Kenya continued its upward trajectory in December 2024, with exports reaching $904 million and imports standing at $20.5 million, resulting in a trade surplus of $884 million in favor of China. Year-over-year, China’s exports to Kenya rose by 18.1percent, an increase of $139 million, while imports from Kenya surged by 62.8percent, growing…
A groundbreaking land restoration initiative backed by the Australian Government was launched committing AUD 3.5 million (KSh 287 million) to accelerate Kenya’s regreening efforts. The project, dubbed Regreening for the Future aims to equip farmers and researchers with tools to combat land degradation and strengthen food security amid escalating climate change threats. The project, unveiled…
Lagos-based record executive Anita Mango, Chief of Operations at Guchi Records, has expressed her commitment to expanding the label’s influence beyond Nigeria and strengthening relationships with other countries, including Kenya. “It is very important for us to venture into different territories and connect with wonderful people like you in Kenya. You have continuously shown us…
