Global health and rights advocates are warning that the world is falling behind on its commitment to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, even as the number of affected women and girls continues to rise. The concerns were raised during a SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held to mark…
John Korir ruled the roost at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country held at Lobo Village in Eldoret, delivering a commanding performance in a tightly contested men’s race. The Boston Marathon champion expressed delight after storming to victory, describing the win as a timely confidence booster ahead of his marathon campaign. Korir,…
Nairobi is set to become the focal point of global health discussions when it hosts the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026 from April 27–29 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi. The high-level gathering aims to strengthen regional engagement on health system priorities while advancing practical solutions relevant to Africa and the wider world….
Senior ODM leaders led by Siaya Senator James Orengo accompany Secretary General Edwin Sifuna at a briefing following the contested NEC resolutions. Sifuna has rejected his removal as ODM Secretary General, declaring the move unconstitutional and vowing to fight to retain control of the powerful party office. A fierce power struggle has erupted within the…
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)…
Participants at the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) listen intently as researchers and health professionals discuss emerging threats in neonatal health, including drug‑resistant Klebsiella infections in Kenyan hospitals in Nairobi on February 11, 2026. Newborns, in rising numbers in Kenya are being infected by a bacteria that no longer respond to standard…
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo speaking during the Zamba Heritage Congress, held in Nairobi on 11th,February,2026. Kenya has reiterated its commitment to large-scale forest restoration and sustainable management, with Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Barasa Mulongo calling for stronger partnerships to support the country’s ambitious tree-growing programme….
Communities in Northern Kenya are facing worsening drought conditions that continue to threaten lives, livestock and livelihoods, amid renewed calls for long-term planning and better use of public funds. In a statement highlighting the crisis, Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Omar M. Sheikh said pastoralist communities in the arid and semi-arid regions are grappling with recurring drought…
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,…
Investors can now buy and sell shares on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) directly through their M-PESA wallets following the launch of Ziidi Trader, a new mobile-based trading platform unveiled by Safaricom in partnership with the NSE. The platform allows users to access the stock market seamlessly from the M-PESA app, marking a major milestone in…
