Health Religion

Faith and Health Leaders Unite in Nairobi to Tackle Maternal Mortality and Cervical Cancer

By Eddah Waithaka Religious leaders and health experts from across Africa have gathered in Nairobi for the Faith in Action Health Conference, a groundbreaking interfaith effort to combat maternal mortality and cervical cancer—two of Africa’s most pressing yet preventable health crises. The Africa Health and Economic Transformation Initiative (AHETI) organized the two-day summit, bringing together […]

Kenya

LSK Demands Accountability for Extrajudicial Killings, Urges Swift Action

By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called for immediate accountability over the brutal killings of unarmed civilians by security officers during last year’s protests. In a strongly worded statement, LSK President Faith Odhiambo condemned the extrajudicial executions and demanded urgent investigations into historical violations by state security organs. The BBC Africa […]

Education Politics

Murang’a Governor Threatens Legal Action as Bursary Funds Delay Leaves Students in Crisis

By Eddah Waithaka Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has announced plans to initiate contempt of court proceedings against the Controller of Budget for defying a court order to release critical bursary funds. The delay threatens to disrupt education for thousands of needy students as schools reopen next week. A court had already ordered the Controller of […]

Kenya

WWF-Kenya and KWCA Push for Inclusive Ranger Workforce on World Day for Safety and Health at Work

By Eddah Waithaka WWF-Kenya and the Kenya Wildlife Conservancies Association (KWCA) marked World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Monday by urging stakeholders to support an inclusive ranger workforce. The call follows findings from the Kenya Community Ranger Perception Survey 2024, which highlighted key challenges facing community rangers, including lack of professional training, […]

Kenya

PS Pushes for Greater Community Involvement in County Projects

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 […]

Politics

New Generation Aspirants Rally Youth Ahead of 2027 Elections, Vow to Overhaul Leadership

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 […]

Environment

East Africa Ramps Up Ocean Protection to Safeguard Blue Economy

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 […]

Kenya

Government Targets Illegal Children’s Homes, Launches New Child Welfare Department

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 […]

Gender

Regional Workshop on Positive Masculinity and GBV Kicks Off in Nairobi

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 […]