By Eddah Waithaka Government officials and security experts from across the Great Lakes and Horn of Africa gathered in Nairobi this week as the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) celebrated two decades of combating illegal arms proliferation. Kenya’s Interior Principal Secretary, Dr. Raymond Omollo, opened the RECSA@20 conference with a call for urgent action, […]
By Eddah Waithaka Deputy President Kithure Kindiki declared on Saturday evening that the President William Ruto-led administration is prepared to face any consequences resulting from their controversial policy decisions. Speaking at a meeting with Kenyan representatives in Windhoek, Namibia, Kindiki emphasized the government’s determination to reform critical sectors to revive Kenya’s struggling economy, even if […]
By Eddah Waithaka As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections draw closer, Kenya reaffirms its unwavering support and optimism in the candidature of The Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga for the Chairmanship. Over the past few months, Mr. Odinga has led an intensive and strategic campaign, directly engaging over 40 African Heads of State and securing […]
The sudden suspension of USAID funding has thrown Kenya’s health sector into turmoil. Over 35,000 health workers have lost their jobs, more than 150 clinics have closed, and approximately 72,000 HIV patients can no longer access life-saving drugs. The crisis erupted when the U.S. government issued a 90-day stop-work order, sending shockwaves throughout the sector. […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a recent engagement at the Africa AI Convening, Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo emphasized the need for improved utilization of digital platforms amid growing concerns about their impact on Kenyan society. Speaking at the event organized by the Office of the Special Envoy on Technology, led […]
By Eddah Waithaka In the wake of the Trump administration’s recent suspension of funding and support for HIV patients, the government is reaching out to affected individuals to reaffirm its commitment to their health and well-being. In a press statement shared by government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura, he said, “Recognizing the uncertainty this funding gap has […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) announced the suspension of its strike for the next 21 days, beginning Monday. This decision follows promising negotiations with the Council of Governors (CoG) and the Ministry of Health (MoH), marking a hopeful step towards addressing critical issues such as salary harmonization and improved medical […]
By Eddah Waithaka In a statement today, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura emphasized the Kenyan government’s commitment to ensuring affordable and reliable healthcare for all citizens through its flagship Taifa Care program, which has successfully registered over 17 million Kenyans since its launch. However, recent investigations have uncovered troubling discrepancies between approvals granted by the State […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday, former Sports Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen handed over to new Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya in a handover ceremony at Talanta Plaza. Mvurya’s first priority is to prepare Kenya to meet the January 15 CAF deadline to successfully co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month. Speaking during the handover, Mvurya […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Monday, December 23, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura announced that the government is providing financial support for the campaign of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, who is seeking the position of chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). During a media briefing, Mwaura stated that the government had allocated a moderate amount […]
