By Eddah Waithaka In a strategic move to strengthen economic ties with Europe, President William Ruto has appointed five key Cabinet Secretaries to the newly formed Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Council, as announced in a Gazette notice dated November 22. The council, which aims to enhance Kenya’s trade relations with the European Union, will be […]
By Eddah Waithaka GS1, a worldwide leader in providing barcodes and RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) solutions for traceability and data management, has officially launched the construction of its regional offices at Konza Technopolis. This development, which spans 1.1 acres, signifies the organization’s commitment to establishing itself as the premier center for traceability and data management […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance has expressed its disappointment with the outcome of the COP29 climate negotiations in Baku, Azerbaijan. In a press release issued on November 25, the organization said, “As we absorb the outcome of the all-stakes COP29, dubbed the ‘finance COP’, it reverberates across mountains, valleys, oceans, rivers […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), in partnership with Solidaridad and FairTrade Africa, organized a coffee cupping session to link small-scale coffee farmers in Kenya with buyers, traders, and marketers from both local and international markets in Nairobi on the 22nd of November. Under the theme “Supporting Market Access for Coffee Farmers for […]
By Eddah Waithaka During the observance of International Men’s Day at Landmark Plaza in Nairobi, focused on the theme of Positive Male Role Models, men with disabilities called on the government to create specific policies and advance existing proposals that would tackle the unique challenges they encounter. During the event, Benson Isaboke, chairperson of the […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has criticized the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) for its inability to fight corruption, ensure transparency and protect the independence of the judiciary. In a statement released on Wednesday, LSK President Faith Odhiambo expressed concern over the inconsistencies in the decisions of the High Court and the […]
By Eddah Waithaka Today on November 19, trade union organizations representing public sector workers in Nairobi released a press statement addressing critical concerns regarding the medical insurance scheme for civil servants. This announcement follows a joint strike notice which was issued by the unions on October 8, 2024. The notice demanded a Comprehensive Medical Insurance […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Monday 18th, KELIN and FIDA-Kenya, advocates for health and women’s rights, are calling on the government to address the growing challenges of the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. In a statement to the press, […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Pan Africa Climate Justice Alliance (PACJA), along with its dedicated allies and partners, is taking a firm stand on the Loss and Damage Agenda, emphasizing the collective voice of Non-State Actors across Africa. In a bold declaration, they assert a position of No Negotiation on the Loss and Damage Agenda unless […]
By Eddah Waithaka Bunge La Mwananchi gathered at Jevanjee Gardens in Nairobi today to clarify recent misleading information about Garissa County officials and the politicization of a security matter. Speaking at the press briefing, Chairperson of the Bunge La Mwananchi, Francis Awino, said, “We wish to clarify the facts and address the misrepresentations that have […]
