By Eddah Waithaka and Peace Muthoka Investment, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya has announced that the United States and Kenya will conclude negotiations on the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) this Friday. In September, Mvurya mentioned that the two nations would engage in further negotiations to address issues that were not fully […]
By Eddah Waithaka On 2 August, members of the Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya (PSK) voiced their concerns over several pending bills that could reshape the landscape of pharmacy practice in the country. PSK advocates for quality pharmaceutical care and plays an important role in shaping pharmaceutical legislation and policy in the country. Established in 1964, […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a dedicated recognition of World Population Day on 31 July, Kenya marked the occasion with a resolute emphasis on the use of data to guide evidence-based policy decisions, with a keen eye on alleviating the unique hurdles faced by adolescents and young people. This year’s celebrations underscored the critical role of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Christian Aid Kenya, in partnership with CRAWN Trust and the Side-by-Side Faith Movement for Gender Justice, is taking a groundbreaking step towards promoting gender equality within faith communities by spearheading a pivotal conference aimed at advancing gender justice through faith-based advocacy. With a strategic focus on raising awareness, advocating for policy reform, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Rockey Africa Limited announced on 29th July a significant partnership with the Jewell Souls Foundation, a non-profit organisation dedicated to improving the lives of orphans and vulnerable children. The partnership, worth Kes 200,000 over four months, and a memorandum of understanding signed to provide the organisation with food for the same period, […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a significant development for the African business community, Mr. M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, the esteemed Chair of the World Chambers Federation (WCF), officially announced on July 26, 2024, that the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) and Nairobi have been selected to host the inaugural WCF Africa Summit in June […]
By Eddah Waithaka United Democratic Alliance lobby groups are calling on UDA General Secretary Hon. Cleophas Malala to publicly disassociate himself from the Tawe movement, a movement in the western region under the leadership of the First Minister and the Speaker of the National Assembly, or resign as General Secretary of the UDA Party. National […]
By Eddah Waithaka The inaugural Kenya National Research Festival 2024 from 19-23 August will highlight the critical intersection between research and socio-economic development under the theme “Research Partnerships and Collaborations for Socio-Economic”, bringing together leading stakeholders from the research community, policy makers and industry leaders to explore innovative solutions to pressing societal challenges and underscore […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nubian Rights Forum (NRF) has raised alarm over disturbing reports of ethnic discrimination at Isinya Boys Secondary School, where around 100 non-Maasai have been forcibly expelled and non-Maasai teachers have been dismissed. The NRF says this undermines the principles of equality and inclusion in Kenya’s educational institutions and calls for urgent […]
By Eddah Waithaka Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has ruled out the possibility of being part of Ruto’s new cabinet. He spoke on Thursday after rumours emerged that he was being considered for the post of attorney general, which has yet to be filled. Ruto is yet to name the appointees to the Office of the Attorney General and the […]
