By Eddah Waithaka Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA) is taking its inspiring World Unseen exhibition from Morocco to Kenya, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to promote inclusivity in photography. In partnership with the Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and the Kenya National Library Service, this year’s exhibition launched on December […]
Civil Society Urges President Ruto to Deliver on the Devolution of Functions to County Governments
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organisations Working Group is demanding that President William Ruto honor his pledges to devolve essential functions to county governments. “Kenya’s public health sector is in turmoil, with primary healthcare services deteriorating due to unfulfilled promises and administrative bottlenecks,” read the press statement. With Ruto having twice backtracked on […]
Kalonzo Calls for Urgent Action Needed on IEBC Reforms as Elections Loom
By Eddah Waithaka Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has voiced alarm over the government’s ongoing delays in reconstituting the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), underscoring the urgent need for electoral reforms as the nation approaches critical general elections. With only three years remaining before voters head to the polls, he highlighted that the current state […]
AERC Explores Africa’s FinTech Revolution at 61st Plenary in Nairobi
By Eddah Waithaka The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC) kicked off its 61st Biannual Plenary Session today, December 1, 2024, in Nairobi, Kenya, under the compelling theme “The FinTech Revolution in Africa.” This pivotal event, held in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya and the Kenya Bankers Association, gathered a diverse array of leading […]
Kenya Launches Africa’s Hub for Digital and Green Innovation Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future
By Eddah Waithaka In a significant move aimed at fostering Africa’s inclusive digital and green transformation, the Government of Kenya has officially inaugurated the Africa Centre of Competence for Digital and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skilling alongside the Timbuktoo GreenTech Hub at Konza Technopolis. This ambitious initiative, led by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Digital […]
President Ruto Champions Regional Unity as he Holds Key Talks at the East African Summit, Says Govt Spokesperson
By Eddah Waithaka In a press briefing held today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura outlined President William Ruto’s agenda for the 24th Ordinary Summit of the East African Heads of State in Arusha, Tanzania. Mwaura emphasized that the President will engage in crucial bilateral discussions with regional leaders aimed […]
ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! Civil Societies Demand an End TO Femicide in Kenya
By Eddah Waithaka In the wake of a troubling surge in the murders of women in Kenya, The Voice for Women and Girls’ Rights—a collaborative initiative by Journalists for Human Rights Kenya, Uskimye, the Coalition for Grassroots Human Rights Defenders-Kenya, and the #ENDFEMICIDEKE Movement held a workshop in Nairobi to stand united in horror and […]
Kenya Hosts the Fourth Harm Reduction Exchange as the Focus Centers on Science- Driven Regulations
By Eddah Waithaka Health policy stakeholders are being encouraged to implement regulations grounded in scientific evidence to improve harm reduction strategies throughout Africa and strengthen public health outcomes. This pivotal message emerged during the fourth edition of the Harm Reduction Exchange held in Nairobi, Kenya, under the theme “Enabling Innovation in Harm Reduction through Science-Led […]
Google Generated Approximately $900 Million to Kenya’s Economy in 2023
By Eddah Waithaka In a major showcase of Kenya’s growing digital landscape, the Ministry of ICT, Google, and key stakeholders have launched “The Digital Opportunity of Kenya,” an independent report by Public First. This comprehensive study highlights the profound impact of digital technology on the nation’s economy, revealing that Google’s products and services generated approximately […]
Uber’s First Kenya Economic Impact Report: Driving KSh 14.1 Billion into the National Economy
By Eddah Waithaka Uber has released its inaugural Kenya Economic Impact Report, revealing that the Uber app generated approximately KSh 14.1 billion in revenue for the national economy. The report, commissioned by Uber and carried out by Public First, highlights the app’s influence on local businesses, drivers, delivery personnel, and consumers within its mobility and […]