NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21 – The Australian government has launched a new research initiative aimed at accelerating land restoration efforts in Kenya, committing AUD 3.5 million (Sh287 million) to the project. Unveiled in Nairobi by Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI)…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 – The fate of approximately 700,000 vulnerable children hangs in the balance following the government’s decision to dissolve the Children Welfare Society of Kenya (CWSK) as part of a broader parastatal restructuring plan. This move has…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has halted the processing of petitions against Chief Justice Martha Koome and Supreme Court judges, citing court injunctions. In a statement on Tuesday, JSC Vice Chairperson Isaac Rutto said interim…
KISUMU, Kenya, Feb 26 — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader, Raila Odinga, has kicked off countrywide consultations as he prepares to issue a statement following his loss in the African Union Commission (AUC) elections. Raila stated that the…
GENEVA, Feb 26 – A new report has compiled evidence of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) in 94 countries, revealing that this harmful practice exists in more communities than previously recognized. The number of girls and women affected or at risk…
NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 26 — The Alliance for Science is hosting the Future of Science Communication Forum, a two-day conference taking place in Nairobi, to celebrate key milestones in advancing science communication over a decade-long period. The event set to…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the world to confront the enduring legacies of colonialism, address its contemporary manifestations, and build a more just society. Speaking at the opening of the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council at…
The government has increased revenue collection through the digitisation of services, Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani has said. Speaking during an interview on KBC Channel 1’s The Shift, Kisiang’ani noted that the government has onboarded over 20,000…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to providing free primary healthcare services in all public health facilities nationwide and clearing outstanding claims under the now-defunct National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF). In a statement, the Social Health Authority (SHA) assured Kenyans…
NAIROBI, Kenya Feb 25 – Business owners near Stima Plaza, which houses Kenya Power’s offices, are have been counting loses following a standoff that began after Nairobi County Government staff dumped garbage at the entrances, partially paralyzing normal operations. Speaking…