By Eddah Waithaka and Peace Muthoka On Tuesday afternoon, Acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli led a delegation of senior officers to Gigiri Police Station after Collins Jumaisi, the main suspect in the Kware murder case, escaped from custody and 12 Eritrean nationals in custody also escaped. Police noticed that the suspects had escaped […]
By Eddah Waithaka and Peace Muthoka. In a move set to reshape Kenya’s manufacturing landscape, newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, Salim Mvurya, has pledged to tackle the challenges that have stunted the sector’s growth over the last decade. Taking the reins from outgoing CS Rebecca Miano, Mvurya outlined a dynamic vision […]
By Eddah Waithaka Kenya’s agriculture sector is poised for transformation as the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) unveiled its 2023-2027 Strategic Plan on August 14, drawing praise from senior government officials, stakeholders and industry experts at an event that promises to redefine the country’s agricultural landscape. Speaking at the event, the Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a significant leadership transition, CS Hassan Joho has officially taken over as the new Cabinet Secretary of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, succeeding Salim Mvurya. The handover ceremony took place at the ministry’s headquarters in Nairobi, marking a new era for the ministry as Joho prepares to implement his vision […]
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 […]
