Principal Secretary: Beauty and femininity only won’t free African women cultural bondage
Hosted in the Eastern Africa region, the Summit is both a powerful culmination of the five-year She Leads programme (2021-2025) and a bold step forward in shaping policies that place Girls and Young Women at the centre of decision-making.
Kenya-Iran seventh joint economic forum resolves to ramp up trade to over $1 billion
The annual target rise from the current $150 million is aimed at deepening economic ties with both sides setting a target to boost their annual trade, according to the Iranian minister.
South Sudan back at with itself as Vice President Machar, his wife are placed under house arrest
African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he would deploy a team to Juba “as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.” In a statement on X, the US State Department’s bureau of African affairs urged Kiir to reverse the house arrest and “prevent further escalation of the situation.”
Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall
At least five counties in the country are at high alert stage of drought with expectation of low or below average rainfall in the March-May long rain season. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), these counties are Wajir, Mandera, parts of Marsabit, Parts of Kilifi and Parts of...
ICC to use Kony’s case as a test run for other proceedings against suspects such as Israeli PM Netanyahu and President Putin
Kony’s guerrilla campaign, with its reliance on ambushing government soldiers and others, terrorised local people even more. Attacks on villages, or fear of impending attacks, often forced many civilians to flee their remote homes in search of relative safety in nearby towns.
Kenya: How incentives power interest in cotton farming in Taita Taveta as youth jostle for a piece of the pie
Traditionally, cultural practices discouraged fathers from giving land to their sons, locking many out of farming. That is now changing with parents increasingly handing over land to their children and opening up opportunities for youth to venture into agriculture.
Kenya tourism board partners with Visa to boost travel spending
As part of the partnership, Visa will provide access to its Government Insights Hub
Ethiopia ignores Egyptian and Sudanese River Nile flow concerns to launch Africa’s biggest dam
Water experts in downstream Egypt say the dam has reduced the amount of water the country receives, and the government had to come up with short-term solutions such as reducing annual consumption and recycling irrigation water.
Murang’a and Nebraska State in USA forge partnership to boost farming and skills export
Speaking when he led a delegation of US investors and academics for a courtesy call on Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Evnen said Nebraska State had already signed a labour mobility agreement with the national government to create opportunities for Kenyan workers abroad.
Loan access: Central Bank of Kenya gives nod to additional 27 digital credit providers
According to a press release, the focus of the engagements with DCPs has been, inter alia, on business models, consumer protection and fitness and propriety of proposed shareholders, directors and management which ensures adherence to the relevant laws and importantly that the interests of customers are safeguarded.
Renowned climate justice activist Madina Amin ‘elected’ Garissa Woman Rep ahead of 2027 polls
If elected, Madina Amin will become the fourth woman representative of Garissa County. It also be a vote of confidence in leadership that appreciates gender-responsive climate action and climate change contexts. Climate change is one of the most pressing global issues today.
Technical University of Mombasa becomes 13th university in Kenya to start medical school
University Vice Chancellor Prof Leila Abubakar said the new school, now ranking TUM among the 13 Kenyan Universities chartered to provide courses in medicine, will be anchored on research, skills and innovation.
Clash over water for livestock results in shooting to death of three herders in Marsabit County
The county commissioner pointed out that the incident has confirmed the availability of illegal firearms in wrong hands in the sub-county, which borders Samburu County, adding that a forceful retrieval operation was imminent, unless the ultimatum was heeded to.
Kenya: Parents of 21 pupils who perished in fire at Hillside Endarasha Academy say no to inquest
The parents spoke during a memorial and candle lighting service which was held at the Nyeri Catholic Secretariat Hall to mark the first anniversary of the tragedy. The service was organised by the inter-religious Council of Kenya, a coalition of all major faith communities in Kenya.
