By Eddah Waithaka The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of vaccination efforts, prompting Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) to organize the Paediatric Days 2024 conference on 3rd May in Nairobi to focus on the critical need for catch-up immunization. The conference focused on tackling setbacks in immunization coverage, particularly against preventable diseases such as measles […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya held a national dialogue conference on issues of concern to Kenyans at Ufungamano House in Nairobi. One of these issues is the death of more than 200 Kenyans in the ongoing rains and floods that have been occurring over the past few weeks. The council said: “We continue to pray for all […]
By Eddah Waithaka Salim Mvurya, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, Maritime Affairs, has stressed the importance of boat owners and operators being vigilant when using their vessels on lakes rivers. Mvurya stressed the need for boat owners and operators to be extra cautious due to the current heavy rains and flooding in various parts […]
By Eddah Waithaka The digitilization of work has emerged as a key aspect of the technology-driven transformation of the workplace, and in particular the growing importance of digital work platforms, characterized by jobs that are variously defined as digital, online, virtual and/or remote (platform jobs or work). In Kenya, for example, the ever-increasing number of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kayana Create, a prominent platform dedicated to empowering women entrepreneurs, is pleased to announce the nominees for the prestigious Kayana Female MSME Awards 2024. The 2024 Kayana Female MSME Awards, presented by Kayana Create, will highlight the outstanding achievements of female entrepreneurs in Kenya and internationally. Now in its third year, the […]
By Eddah Waithaka To fight child hunger and improve child nutrition in Kenya, World Vision Kenya today launched the ENOUGH campaign. The launch of the “ENOUGH” Campaign initiative underscores the fundamental belief that every child has the inherent right to access adequate food and nutrition, and no child should ever endure the anguish of going to bed […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has petitioned Parliament to impeach the CS for gross misconduct, violation of the Constitution and incapacity to hold public office within the next seven days. In a press statement issued by President Faith Odhiambo, the lawyers’ lobby says it will take legal action against the Cabinet […]
By Eddah Waithaka Africa for Haiti, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate of Cultural Diplomacy and other members of the diplomatic community, as well as partners and sponsors, unveils the Harmony for Haiti Concert, a transformative global initiative designed to inspire hope, raise awareness and mobilize support for Haiti’s recovery and […]
By Eddah Waithaka Retail is emerging as one of the most dynamic sectors of the East African economy. Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, has become not only a major retail market in its own right, but also a springboard for the rest of the country and East Africa as a whole. Nairobi is an emerging regional shopping […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday 16 April, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Ministry of Livestock development jointly announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses and related businesses. After a high-level security meeting, the directive to crack down on illegal slaughters and related food safety and national security was issued focusing on […]
