Lobby Urges Kisumu to Declare Sickle Cell a Public Health Emergency

•The Lobby Cites Alarming Mortality Rates and Systemic Neglect in Healthcare Planning A coalition of advocacy groups, caregivers, and individuals living with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) has petitioned the Kisumu County Assembly to declare the condition a public health emergency, citing alarming mortality rates and systemic neglect in healthcare planning. The petition, delivered this week […]

High Court Urges Enhanced Accountability and Judicial Vigilance in Devolved Governance

Mombasa, Kenya| The High Court has called for unwavering accountability in the exercise of devolved functions across Kenya, emphasizing the judiciary’s pivotal role in safeguarding constitutional values and promoting equitable governance. Speaking during the 2025 Annual High Court Leaders Conference held at the Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort in Mombasa, Deputy Chief Justice (DCJ) Philomena Mwilu […]

Empowering Through Football: Karumandi Initiative Champions Women’s Talent and Economic Growth

Kirinyaga, Kenya| Dominic Mugo, founder of the Karumandi Women Football Clubs, has called for greater support for women’s football in Kenya, emphasizing its potential to drive social and economic transformation. Speaking during the launch of the Karumandi Clubs’ tournament in Kirinyaga East Sub-county, Mugo highlighted the untapped opportunities in female soccer and outlined plans to […]

CS Aden Duale, Governors Forge United Front to Strengthen Kenya’s Health Sector

In a major step toward advancing Kenya’s health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held high-level consultations with the Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee to deliberate on key priorities shaping the future of healthcare in the country. The strategic meeting, held in Nairobi, was chaired by Wajir Governor and CoG Health Committee Chair Ahmed […]

Outcry in Isiolo as Cattle Rustlers Wound Local Elder, Rekindling Fears Over Spiraling Insecurity

Isiolo, Kenya| The wave of insecurity sweeping across Isiolo County has once again come into sharp focus following a harrowing attack in the volatile Biliqo Marara area, where a 41-year-old local elder, Abdimajid Ali Hussein, was shot and critically injured by armed cattle rustlers. The incident has reignited public outrage and amplified calls for urgent […]

Iranian Embassy and NGEC Forge Partnership to Advance Education and Women Empowerment in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya| In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and development ties between Kenya and Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, through its Cultural Counsellor Dr. Ali Pourmarjan, convened a high-level breakfast meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on collaborative strategies for enhancing education and promoting women empowerment in Kenya. The strategic […]

Kenya Eyes Cheaper LPG Through Common User Facilities and Public-Private Partnerships

In a bid to bring down the cost of cooking gas and enhance energy accessibility, the Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to operationalize a network of common user Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facilities. The initiative forms part of a wider national LPG Growth Strategy aimed at transforming Kenya’s energy landscape and ensuring clean, affordable fuel […]

Nakuru RFC Receives Major Boost Ahead of Great Rift 10s Tournament

The Nakuru Rugby Football Club (NRFC) has secured a timely and substantial financial boost ahead of the much-anticipated Great Rift Nakuru 10s tournament, slated for April 19–20, 2025, at the historic Nakuru Athletics Club grounds. The financial injection is expected to significantly enhance the club’s preparations while elevating the prestige and smooth organization of one […]

National Assembly Allocates Funds to Fast-Track Completion of Stadiums Ahead of CHAN and AFCON Tournaments

The National Assembly has approved sufficient funding for the completion of stadiums across the country, signaling a renewed commitment to enhancing Kenya’s sports infrastructure ahead of two major continental tournaments— the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in August 2025 and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking during an inspection tour of Bukhungu Stadium […]

KUPPET Demands Teachers Take Charge of Curriculum Activities Amid ‘Echoes of War’ Drama Controversy

Busia, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the establishment of clear guidelines to ensure that only registered teachers oversee and manage curriculum and co-curricular activities in schools. This comes in the wake of a national debate sparked by the controversial play Echoes of War, authored by former UDA […]