Why anti-abortion agenda is gaining momentum in Africa as draft calling for rejection of sexual and reproductive health rights is finalised
Last year, anti-abortion Christian groups from the US, Europe and Africa and high-ranking Kenyan officials gathered in Nairobi for a conference on “Promoting and Protecting Family Values in Challenging Times.”
State disburses Ksh275 million to hunger-stricken 20,410 families in Marsabit County in northern Kenya
Vulnerable households listed under the Hunger Safety Net Programme (HSNP) in Marsabit County will continue to receive their stipends without interruptions as the government strives to safeguard their self-worth. The kitty administered through the national drought management authority (NDMA) consists of 20,410 eligible households that will receive Ksh275.5 million. County...
How ‘cross-disciplinarity’ training in practical skills in Kenya churns out workforce with certified competencies
According to a statement from the Affordable Housing Programme, University Statistics Report 2024/2025 shows that degree enrolment reached 628,541 students in 2024, reflecting one of the country’s major educational achievements.
Kenya intensifies fight against cancer with launch of ethics committee to oversee prevention, treatment and control
Duale challenged the institute to position Kenya as a regional centre of excellence in cancer research and clinical trials, saying the newly accredited ethics committee would provide the oversight needed to support quality research while attracting international collaborations.
Unemployment: Moscow Polytechnic University introduces Russian language courses in Kenya
Speaking in Nairobi during the launch, ICS Technical College Registrar Reinhard Amunga said the institution had embraced the initiative to ensure students acquire skills that improve their competitiveness in an increasingly globalized labour market.
Kenya and US sign $1.7 billion health financing agreement that covers cancer, malaria and tuberculosis
National Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi described the agreement as another milestone in Kenya-US health cooperation, noting that Kenya is the first country to sign the new financing arrangement. He said the previous donor funding model often lacked clarity on financing commitments and implementation, making planning difficult for both the Treasury and the Ministry of Health.
Kenya rolls out $3.6 billion National Feed Strategy to cut animal feed cost and increase milk, meat and egg production
To reduce dependence on imports, the strategy promotes increased local production of key feed ingredients through contract farming while encouraging manufacturers to utilise East African Community (EAC) duty remission incentives to lower the cost of imported raw materials.
Britain promises Kenya it will investigate all atrocities committed by its soldiers accused of murder and rape
British High Commissioner in Nairobi John Matt has assured Kenya that the British government is investigating all allegations of atrocities committed by their soldiers. Among the allegations are incidents of murder, sexual abuse, racism and human rights violations. Speaking in Nanyuki during the commissioning of a dining-hall built for Temakis...
World’s first ever: Kenyan wildlife veterinarians perform ground-breaking surgery on rare white rhino calf to open its anus
The diagnosis was done at Ol Pejeta Conservancy and prompted the rapid mobilisation of a five-member veterinary team drawn from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC), Ol Pejeta Conservancy (OPC) and Northern Kenya Veterinary Services (NKVS).
Farmers in Kenya’s Rift Valley region turn to indigenous crops to strengthen food systems, restore diminishing soil health
Stakeholders at the forum agreed that supporting indigenous knowledge and sustainable farming methods would be key in building resilient food systems capable of withstanding the effects of climate change.
