By Eddah Waithaka Tax justice stakeholders gathered for the Sustainable Climate Finance and Taxation in Africa Civil Society Learning Event in Nairobi, Kenya, October 30 – November 1, 2024. This learning event brought together civil society actors from across Africa focused on tax justice, climate justice, and natural resource justice, with the aim of breaking […]
By Eddah Waithaka BIC, a global leader in stationery, lighters, and shaving products, has announced the regional and national winners of the sixth edition of its prominent ballpoint pen art competition, Art Master Africa this year, the competition invited artists to express their interpretation of “Ubuntu”), which is the theme for year’s event, utilizing the […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Bucket Ministry, a powerful Christian nonprofit dedicated to transforming lives through access to clean water, has reached a significant milestone by distributing 81,777 water filters in Kibera. This initiative has ensured that 408,478 residents of the informal settlement now have sustainable access to safe drinking water. The project, which was launched […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Government of Kenya has highlighted the critical contribution of youth in the fight against violent extremism as it prepares to launch an updated National Strategy to Prevent and Counter Violent Extremism for 2024-2029. This comprehensive document aims to guide the nation’s efforts to tackle the complex issue of violent extremism over […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB) celebrated its 5th CHRP Certification Ceremony at the Bomas of Kenya, where it awarded certification to 708 new Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP). This event is a significant demonstration of HRMPEB’s dedication to enhancing HR standards in the country and underscores the increasing influence […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, in collaboration with the International Labour Organization (ILO), has officially introduced the project titled “Extending Social Protection Coverage to Workers in the Informal Economy in Lao PDR and Kenya and Leveraging Digital Transformation: through South-South Cooperation.” This initiative is an extension of the Social Protection […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a powerful display of solidarity, young women and female university student leaders from the Agnes Kagure Foundation gathered today to voice their profound outrage over the alarming rise in gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide across the nation. This comes after the several women and young girls have in recent days gone […]
By Eddah Waithaka Naivas Supermarket, Kenya’s leading retailer, today announced the grand opening of its 107th branch, located on Wood Avenue in Kilimani. This being the second Naivas store in Kilimani marks a significant milestone for Naivas, expanding its presence in Nairobi and offering customers a convenient and accessible shopping experience with 24-hour service. The […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024 (GBS 2024), taking place on October 23-24 in Nairobi, Kenya, brings together experts, policymakers, business leaders and researchers to discuss the latest developments and opportunities in the bioeconomy. Bioeconomy plays a pivotal role in addressing pressing challenges such as adding value to bioresources, reducing and recycling biowaste, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Today, MultiChoice unveiled an impactful collaboration with Safaricom, paving the way for Safaricom subscribers to enjoy specialized access to a wealth of captivating content including exclusive TV series, movies, sports programming, and documentaries on both Showmax and DStv Stream. This innovative partnership introduces elite entertainment offerings to Safaricom clientele, elevating their viewing […]
