By Eddah Waithaka Local communities will now play a key role in shaping development projects implemented by county governments. The State Department of Devolution, under the Second Kenya Devolution Support Program, has established Community-Led Project Management Committees (PMCs) to ensure residents directly influence county initiatives. Principal Secretary Michael Loikenu Lenasalon emphasized the transformative impact of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Young political aspirants under the banner New Generation Aspirants (NGA) declared their intent to reshape Kenya’s leadership during a high-energy forum at Ufungamano House in Nairobi today. The movement, led by John Kamau, its organizing chairperson, seeks to consolidate the youth vote ahead of the 2027 elections, arguing that young Kenyans can […]
By Eddah Waithaka As East Africa pushes to revitalize its blue economy, conservationists and communities are taking bold steps to protect the region’s marine ecosystems. The Indian Ocean coastline, home to vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and thriving fisheries, faces mounting threats—but new initiatives are turning the tide. Kilindini Campaign Takes Action Against Marine […]
By Eddah Waithaka Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Dr. Alfred Mutua handed over the newly established State Department for Children’s Welfare Services to Principal Secretary Caren Achieng’ during a ceremony at the NSSF Building in Nairobi on April 23, 2025. The government clarified that it will not shut down all children’s homes—only those […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, 120 representatives from Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) across Kenya, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Mali, and South Africa gather at Pride Inn Luxury Boutique in Westlands, Nairobi, for a two-day Regional Workshop on Positive Masculinity and the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Under the theme “Empowering Girls and Young Women for Transformative […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, MultiChoice unveiled two gripping new shows set to premiere on Maisha Magic Plus, the highly anticipated ‘Season 2 of ‘Shanga’ and the explosive new telenovela Lulu. Shanga Season 2 Returns with More Drama and Danger After its dramatic season finale, ‘Shanga’ makes a powerful comeback, plunging viewers deeper into a […]
By Eddah Waithaka Hon. Mwaniki Kwenya, the Nairobi Central Business MCA, today strongly criticized the county government’s abrupt crackdown on street hawkers, calling it unjust and inhumane. Speaking after a chaotic morning operation in the city center, Kwenya condemned county enforcement officers for confiscating goods and harassing traders without prior notice. “These hawkers are not […]
By Eddah Waithaka African governments must prioritize training more scientists in applied sciences and engineering to bridge critical skills gaps and accelerate innovation, Dr. Julius Ecuru, Head of Policy & Enabling Environment at ICIPE, said in a recent interview. Ecuru, who leads the BioInnovate Africa Programme and the Regional Scholarship and Innovation Fund (Rsif), emphasized […]
By Eddah Waithaka Human rights defenders from Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have issued a stark warning over the rapidly deteriorating state of civic freedoms in East Africa. Following a three-day regional gathering in Nairobi, activists condemned the systematic crackdown on dissent, enforced disappearances, and unlawful deportations plaguing the region. State-Sanctioned Repression on the Rise Activists […]
By Eddah Waithaka Civil society organizations (CSOs) have raised the alarm over a dangerous trend of normalized corruption in county governments following repeated adverse audit reports. In Kiambu County, the Auditor General has flagged financial mismanagement every year since the current administration took office. The latest audit report warns that failure to punish graft has […]
