By Eddah Waithaka On Saturday, World Vision Kenya (WVK), through the Inuka Angaza Fund, hosted the ‘Less Steps for Water Run’ at its National Office in Karen, Nairobi. The event brought together colleagues, partners, families, children, and supporters to address water scarcity in Salgaa, Nakuru County. The initiative aims to expand clean water access to […]
By George Asamani Africa the cradle of humanity, is once again shaping the future, this time, as the cradle of skills. The continent is home to the youngest population in the world, a demographic trend that stands in stark contrast to the aging and shrinking workforces in regions such as Europe, North America, and parts […]
By Eddah Waithaka Since its triumphant return to Kenya in 2021, the iconic WRC Safari Rally has transformed Naivasha into a global hub for motorsport enthusiasts. Over the past five years, thousands of fans have descended upon this picturesque lakeside town to witness rally cars conquer its rugged, dusty terrains. The event offers a unique […]
By Eddah Waithaka Mulika Campaign, a basketball tournament aimed at raising awareness and combating sexual violence, has launched in Nairobi. This campaign comes after a shocking surge in rape and defilement cases. According to the National Syndemic Disease Control Council recently revealed that in 2023, an alarming 696 adolescent girls were impregnated daily, leading to […]
By Eddah Waithaka The State Department of Investment Promotion (SDIP) and the Netherlands Business Hub Kenya (NLBH) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The aim of the memorandum is to strengthen their commitment to supporting the Dutch business community in Kenya and promoting investment opportunities in the country. The signing ceremony took place during […]
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 […]
