By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Contemporary Art Institute (NCAI) has unveiled the latest exhibition by renowned Ugandan artist Xenson (Samson Ssenkaaba) entitled ‘Olidde Mupipa’. Ollide Mupipa is derived from the Luganda phrase meaning ‘you have eaten from the barrel’, explores the significance of objects like steel drums and charcoal-burning stoves in East African contexts. Xenson’s […]
By Eddah Waithaka The leader of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, has embarked on a strategic campaign aimed at winning over the Mount Kenya region. Kalonzo has made a concerted effort to unite the Kikuyu and Akamba communities. This move goes beyond mere political manoeuvring, as Kalonzo aims to foster a society characterised by unity and peace, bridging historical divisions that […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is now calling for the resignation of Health CS Susan Nakhumicha amidst the human resource crisis in the health sector. The council accused Nakhumicha of mismanaging the strikes by doctors, clinical officers and medical laboratory officers unions, which have left thousands of Kenyans without […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance, together with its allies representing non-state actors from various African countries, is deeply concerned by the decision taken by the Advisory Board of the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage (SNLD) during its inaugural meeting from 18 to 20 March, in Geneva and selected Geneva, Switzerland, […]
By Eddah Waithaka African nations have called on developed countries to fulfill their commitments to the Loss and Damage Fund meant for supporting communities bearing the brunt of the negative impacts of climate change. In a statement following the Third African Regional Conference on Loss and Damage in Lilongwe, Malawi, African states said pledges and […]
By Eddah Waithaka The chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Dr Pamela Olet, led the flag-off of the riverine communities on a visit to the Thwake dam in Makueni County. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on 22nd March, 2024 in Nairobi, the Chair noted that riverine communities are working tirelessly upstream to restore the health and vitality of precious waterways. “As we gather here to flag off our riverine communities […]
By Eddah Waithaka Heifer International, a global non-profit organisation working to end hunger and poverty through sustainable agriculture, released a report on Wednesday 20 March in Nairobi, Kenya, highlighting how tens of thousands of African smallholder farmers have seen their livelihoods transformed through a technology-driven mechanisation initiative. The report, titled ‘Mechanization for Africa: Innovative Financing […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nakuru-based human rights network MIDRIFT, with support from the Kenya Human Rights Commission, has launched a research report on the root causes of gender-based violence in Nairobi, Kenya. The report focuses on the first-hand accounts of survivors of gender-based violence in the informal settlements of Mathare, Kibera, Dandora and Mukuru in […]
By Eddah Waithaka According to the latest report from Tala, a prominent digital lending company, customers are cutting back on discretionary spending like clothing and entertainment in favor of more essential expenses. The report unveiled in Nairobi today revealed that Kenyans are allocating a smaller proportion of their loans towards personal expenses this year, decreasing […]
By Eddah Waithaka The recently established police unit within the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has commenced its activities following support from the government. The newly formed police unit under the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs has been tasked with safeguarding the nation’s mineral resources and combatting unauthorized mining […]
