Newly appointed PS Fikirini Jacob’s (centre) and Outgoing PS Ismael Madey ( left) during handing over ceremony. The newly appointed Principal Secretary for the State Department for Youth Affairs and the Creative Economy has officially taken office, succeeding outgoing Principal Secretary (PS) Ismael Madey. The handover ceremony was presided over by Cabinet Secretary for Youth…
Michael Loikenu Lenasalon has officially taken the reins as the new Principal Secretary (PS) for the State Department for Devolution, succeeding Ms. Teresia Mbaika in a handover ceremony held at Teleposta Towers, Nairobi. Ms. Mbaika now moves to her new assignment as Principal Secretary in the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development, under the…
Kenya has today reaffirmed its commitment to global counter-terrorism efforts by hosting the official launch of the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) Initiative and the opening of a high-level Counter Terrorism Financing Training. In a ceremony held in Nairobi, His Excellency Major General Mohammed bin Saeed Al-Moghedi, Secretary General of the IMCTC, was welcomed…
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…
Kenya’s transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) has triggered a spirited public discourse, with experts, providers, and community representatives voicing deep concerns over equity, sustainability, and public trust. Speaking during a high-level health financing forum in Nairobi, legal and health policy experts emphasized that while SHIF…
As Kenyans gear up to celebrate Easter with travel, shopping, and quality time with loved ones, the need for fast, secure, and reliable payment options has never been greater. From hotels and restaurants to supermarkets and local markets, seamless transactions are now part of everyday life thanks to evolving digital payment solutions. A heartwarming scene…
King Salman addressing congregation at a health meeting in Saudi Arabia The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, officially launched Kenya’s Electronic Cochlear Implants and Newborn Hearing Screening (NHS) Program for Children at the Villa Rosa Kempinskki yesterday April 17,2025. This groundbreaking program is a joint effort between the Ministry of Health and the…
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,…
