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3,950 Chiefs to Plant Trees in their Locations every Friday of the Month

By Eddah Waithaka On Monday, Raymond Omollo, the Interior Principal Secretary (PS), launched the Chiefs’ Climate Action Day at the Ondiri Wetlands in Kikuyu Constituency. This initiative, led by the nation’s 3,950 chiefs at the locational level, is designed to advance the government’s climate action agenda. It is part of a broader national effort to […]

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ActionAid Kenya’s Launch Plan for 2024-2028 that Puts Power in the Hands of Women, Youth, and Children

By Eddah Waithaka ActionAid International Kenya has launched its 2024-2028 Strategic Plan ‘Our Rights or Justice’, adopting the innovative partnership model to strategically invest in women, youth and children living in poverty and marginalization, deliberately shifting power to them and their institutions. The launch of the ActionAid International Kenya Strategy Note 2024 -2028 reaffirms the […]

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African Negotiators Call for Climate Finance Framework to Support Vulnerable Nations Ahead of COP29

By Eddah Waithaka As the world prepares for the pivotal COP29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Amb. Ali Mohamed, Kenya’s Special Envoy for Climate Change and Chairman of the African Group of Negotiators, has issued a resonant plea for a climate finance framework grounded in the pressing needs of vulnerable nations. During a recent meeting in […]

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AFIDEP Unveils Key Findings to Align Kenya, Ethiopia and Nigeria with Sustainable Development Goals

By Eddah Waithaka Today, the African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) revealed pivotal findings from its three-year “Putting Countries Back on the Path to Sustainable Development Goals” (Back-on-Track) project, which seeks to realign Kenya, Ethiopia, and Nigeria with Sustainable Development Goal 3 (SDG 3). Supported by the UK-based Children’s Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF), this groundbreaking […]

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Empowering Youth for Sustainable Cities: Launch of the SCEJU Project on World Cities Day 2024

By Eddah Waithaka Today, as the world observes World Cities Day 2024, the focus shifts to the theme “Youth Climate Changemakers: Catalyzing Local Action for Urban Sustainability.” In a significant move to enhance urban sustainability efforts, a consortium of non-governmental organizations has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, the Strengthening Civil Society Engagement for a Just and […]

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FAWE Launches Landmark Report on Teenage Pregnancy in Kenya: Insights, Challenges and Implications

By Eddah Waithaka The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) has presented a report analyzing the situation of teenage pregnancy in Kenya. This report outlines key statistics regarding its prevalence, the factors contributing to it, and the socio-economic effects on young girls and their communities. The launch event took place in Nairobi, Kenya. Titled “Situational […]

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Adèle Dejak Unveils the Magic of Modern Luxury at Village Market’s Grand Re-Opening

By Eddah Waithaka In a vibrant celebration of creativity and cultural heritage, Adèle Dejak, the edgy African luxury fashion and accessories brand, has announced the grand re-opening of its flagship store at Village Market in Nairobi. This highly anticipated event marks the triumphant return of the beloved brand, showcasing its exquisite handcrafted fashion accessories that […]

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World Vision Kenya Celebrate Journey in Transforming Lives Since 1974

By Eddah Waithaka Today marks World Vision Kenya’s 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children, families and communities across the country. Founded in 1974, the organization has grown from a modest relief initiative in Machakos County to one of Kenya’s largest child-focused humanitarian organizations, providing transformative services that […]

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Civil Society Advocates for Tax and Climate Justice Network in Nairobi

By Eddah Waithaka Tax justice stakeholders gathered for the Sustainable Climate Finance and Taxation in Africa Civil Society Learning Event in Nairobi, Kenya, October 30 – November 1, 2024. This learning event brought together civil society actors from across Africa focused on tax justice, climate justice, and natural resource justice, with the aim of breaking […]

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BIC Unveils Art Master Africa Winners

By Eddah Waithaka BIC, a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shaving products, has announced the regional and national winners of the sixth edition of its prominent ballpoint pen art competition, Art Master Africa this year, the competition invited artists to express their interpretation of “Ubuntu”), which is the theme for year’s event, utilizing the […]