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...
East Africa to press for stronger conservation of Lake Victoria at climate summit in Brazil
With more than 40 million people relying on Lake Victoria for food, water and livelihoods, the degradation of water quality poses a growing regional threat. The EAC is expected to use the report to lobby for stronger commitments at COP30, with Mukubwa saying the aim is to ensure global recognition of the lake’s importance and mobilise support for urgent conservation measures.
State adopts family-based childcare concept still alive in indigenous culture in western Kenya in national care reforms
Speaking in Kakamega County during a childcare campaign and training workshop for Trainer of Trainers (TOT), Assistant Director of Children’s Services Jane Munuhe said that, by shifting towards family and community care, the government is keen to ensure the child’s best interest is taken care of.
Under surgeon’s knife: The six times I’ve gone through surgery were excruciating, but nothing compares to when a cockroach lodged in my ear
My sixth surgery was on September 10, 2925, at Uro-Care Hospital in Nansana. I was nearly two months into my 76th year. Very early, Dr Steven Watya, the proprietor of the hospital, warned me I might have to undergo surgery on my prostate.
Leaderless Nepalese ‘Gen Z’ uprising demonstrates genuine popular anger but also raises questions about ‘what comes next’
The success of Nepal’s protesters in forcing a prime minister’s resignation is now likely to reverberate across South Asia, where similar patterns of youth-driven activism have emerged in recent years. From Sri Lanka to Bangladesh, young people have shown they can mobilise quickly using digital tools, and sustain pressure on governments they see as illegitimate.
Irish envoy: We’ve scholarships for Kenyans on condition the students must return to work at home
During the festival, the film on Mrs Mary Thomson, the first female president of Ireland was screened.
Gen Z uprising: How radical youth revolt with roots in Kenya exposed years of systemic rot in Nepal
Rachana Khare, a 29-year-old English language teacher who joined the demonstrations in Kathmandu, said the protests may have been initiated by Gen Z but the vision of a corruption-free Nepal swept across the country.
Excitement upswings on Kenyan coast ahead tourism peak season after launch of urban commuter railway service
According to Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, the government has invested significantly in this last-mile connector to ensure that customers arriving at the SGR station are able to get seamless connections to the Island.
‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya
The mine was closed down by authorities following concerns about the safety of artisanal miners after walls of one of the mines caved in. On Thursday, a joint delegation met with the Deputy Governor John Erus to discuss lessons learned, safety guidelines, progress, best practices and planned activities ahead of the assessment.
Digital credit lenders in Kenya dish out $10.1 million loans monthly to put banks on back-foot
Fintech Alliance of Kenya Chair Ali Hussein raised concerns regarding the protection of borrowers’ data that has been exploited by unscrupulous players in the sector. Hussein also addressed the importance of promoting borrowers’ financial wellness after reports of high levels of indebtedness caused by access to multiple loan facilities.
Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million
Increased global demand for donkey meat and skin led to the establishment and licensing of donkey slaughterhouses in 2016 but later, the slaughter houses were shut down in 2020 following an increased rate of donkey theft.
