By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya held a national dialogue conference on issues of concern to Kenyans at Ufungamano House in Nairobi. One of these issues is the death of more than 200 Kenyans in the ongoing rains and floods that have been occurring over the past few weeks. The council said: “We continue to pray for all […]
By Eddah Waithaka To fight child hunger and improve child nutrition in Kenya, World Vision Kenya today launched the ENOUGH campaign. The launch of the “ENOUGH” Campaign initiative underscores the fundamental belief that every child has the inherent right to access adequate food and nutrition, and no child should ever endure the anguish of going to bed […]
By Eddah Waithaka Africa for Haiti, in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Directorate of Cultural Diplomacy and other members of the diplomatic community, as well as partners and sponsors, unveils the Harmony for Haiti Concert, a transformative global initiative designed to inspire hope, raise awareness and mobilize support for Haiti’s recovery and […]
By Eddah Waithaka On Tuesday 16 April, the Ministry of Interior and National Administration and the Ministry of Livestock development jointly announced a nationwide crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses and related businesses. After a high-level security meeting, the directive to crack down on illegal slaughters and related food safety and national security was issued focusing on […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches (NCCK) has called on the Kenyan government to prioritize public participation before the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) report is adopted by parliament. This appeal was made after a consultative meeting that took place at the Christian Students’ Leadership Centre, the Ufungamano House. In a statement, the NCCK said that sovereignty belongs to the people of […]
By Eddah Waithaka Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has called for the impeachment of Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja, accusing him of gross misconduct and financial mismanagement. Babu’s demand comes hot on the heels of a damning audit report by the Auditor General’s office, which painted a picture of financial irregularities in the county. These […]
By Eddah Waithaka The leader of the Wiper Party, Kalonzo Musyoka, has embarked on a strategic campaign aimed at winning over the Mount Kenya region. Kalonzo has made a concerted effort to unite the Kikuyu and Akamba communities. This move goes beyond mere political manoeuvring, as Kalonzo aims to foster a society characterised by unity and peace, bridging historical divisions that […]
By Eddah Waithaka The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) is now calling for the resignation of Health CS Susan Nakhumicha amidst the human resource crisis in the health sector. The council accused Nakhumicha of mismanaging the strikes by doctors, clinical officers and medical laboratory officers unions, which have left thousands of Kenyans without […]
By Eddah Waithaka The chairperson of the Nairobi Rivers Commission, Dr Pamela Olet, led the flag-off of the riverine communities on a visit to the Thwake dam in Makueni County. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony on 22nd March, 2024 in Nairobi, the Chair noted that riverine communities are working tirelessly upstream to restore the health and vitality of precious waterways. “As we gather here to flag off our riverine communities […]
By Eddah Waithaka The Nakuru-based human rights network MIDRIFT, with support from the Kenya Human Rights Commission, has launched a research report on the root causes of gender-based violence in Nairobi, Kenya. The report focuses on the first-hand accounts of survivors of gender-based violence in the informal settlements of Mathare, Kibera, Dandora and Mukuru in […]
