The Africa We Want: World Bank to hold jobs policy meeting in Nairobi to discuss Africa’s skills gap
With global megatrends such as digitalisation, artificial intelligence, green skills and climate change reshaping the future of work, the academy will underscore the urgency of demand-driven, inclusive and high-quality skills systems that can support upskilling, reskilling and lifelong learning for diverse groups, including youth, women in both formal and informal sectors.
Pushed to the peripheries of nationhood Kenya’s minorities are now on the cusp of inclusion
Speaking during a consultative meeting with members of Turkana Community in Nakuru, Lodoyi admitted that though Articles 56 and 26o of the Constitution recognised minority and marginalised groups, progress had stalled due to absence of a guiding policy.
US, Israel skip world summit on two-state solution as support grows for Palestinian state
Israel and the United States will boycott the summit, Israel’s UN Ambassador Danny Danon, said, describing the event as a “circus.” Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal all recognised a Palestinian state on Sunday. France and five other states are expected to also formally do so this week.
Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: An irrefutable pattern of escalating atrocity crimes
vAt least 2,957 Palestinians have been killed and 19,866 wounded. Attacks on people seeking aid are war crimes, crimes against humanity, and contribute to ongoing genocide in Gaza, according to legal experts.
Israel’s mass killing of Gaza aid seekers: Civilians die by starvation and deprivation when aid is blocked
The frequency and lethality of attacks has dramatically escalated since the GHF began operating at the end of May. In the 17 months between January 2024 and May 27 this year, we recorded 663 fatalities. In just three months since then, more than 2,200 people have been killed.
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.
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.
Kenya Institute of Mass Communication to train police officers on use of social media to engage public
nvestment in digital skills for officers also aligns with the government’s vision of modernising public institutions through capacity building and technology adoption. The collaboration highlights the importance of multi-agency partnerships in driving reforms and responding to the needs of a digital society.
