By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners Union (KEHPHPU) held a press briefing today at Lamada Hotel in Nairobi, addressing critical issues affecting public health service delivery in the country. Public Health Officers and Technicians raised urgent concerns over emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, funding cuts, and systemic challenges that threaten […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Matatu and Boda Boda Operators Federation has strongly condemned the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for suspending Super Metro Sacco’s operations, calling the move a “blanket condemnation” that unfairly targets the entire fleet. Federation chairperson Kushian Muchiri criticized NTSA’s decision, arguing that the agency should have penalized only non-compliant vehicles […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a historic victory for farmers and food sovereignty advocates, the Court of Appeal has temporarily halted the importation of genetically modified (GM) crops into Kenya. The decision, celebrated by Greenpeace Africa, the Kenya Peasants League, and the Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya (BIBA Kenya), marks a critical moment in the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Stakeholders gathered today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Tsavo Conference Centre for a sensitization forum ahead of the official launch of the National Irrigation Sector Investment Plan (NISIP) tomorrow, March 21, 2025. The NISIP, a strategic 10-year blueprint, aims to mobilize government resources, development partners, and private investors to transform […]
By Eddah Waithaka Today, the SDG2 Advocacy Hub, in collaboration with Oxfam, the African Union, and a coalition of technical partners, launched a framework aimed at shaping gender-responsive indicators within the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program (CADEP). The framework, a result of three months of intensive collaboration, seeks to ensure that the new CADEP strategic […]
By Eddah Waithaka TECNO today unveiled its revolutionary CAMON 40 Series in Kenya, setting a new standard for mobile photography with cutting-edge AI technology and professional-grade imaging capabilities. The series, designed for photography enthusiasts, promises to empower users to “capture life effortlessly, in every scene.” The CAMON 40 Series introduces TECNO’s ultimate AI Flash Snap […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s foremost authority for project professionals, has unveiled the PMI® Project Management Office Certified Professional (PMI-PMOCP)™, a groundbreaking certification designed to empower Project Management Office (PMO) professionals with advanced skills to drive organizational success. This new credential aims to elevate the strategic role of PMOs across […]
By Eddah Waithaka Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Aden Duale, launched two pivotal initiatives to support Kenya’s climate resilience, the National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS) and the State of the Climate Kenya (SOCK) 2024 Report—during a high-profile event at Nairobi’s Sarova Panafric Hotel. Duale, alongside key stakeholders from government, academia, and […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro declined to disclose his next political moves during a press conference, following his removal as chair of the Budget and Appropriations Committee. During a press conference at his KICC office, Nyoro thanked his supporters for the chance to lead one of the National Assembly’s most powerful […]
By Eddah Waithaka Uasin Gishu Junior School (Boys) and Testimony Junior School (Girls) clinched the M-PESA Jr. NBA Rift Valley regional titles on Sunday at the Uasin Gishu school courts in Eldoret. The thrilling finals showcased intense competition, with both matches coming down to the wire. In the boys’ final, Uasin Gishu Junior School narrowly […]
