In a landmark pre-summit forum dedicated to empowering women legislators for accountability and strengthening oversight in county governance, Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) took center stage. The transformative gathering, supported by UN Women, provided a strategic platform for female legislators to engage in high-level discussions on gender equity, governance, and leadership. Among the […]
Strong partnerships built on shared goals and aspirations are crucial for advancing healthcare systems, particularly in resource-limited settings. In this context, Dr. James Lowasa, Deputy Governor of Isiolo County, recently hosted a high-profile delegation from The Gates Foundation and its grantee organizations—ThinkWell, the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), and InSupply Health. Their visit, […]
Lamu, Kenya| A sense of fear and uncertainty has gripped residents of Mangai village in Lamu County after over 100 heavily armed Al-Shabaab militants reportedly entered the area on Sunday evening. According to local sources, the militants gathered villagers, delivered a lecture, and distributed dates (commonly known as tende) before disappearing into the dense Boni […]
•Residents Abandon Charcoal Burning to Restore Environment and Secure Sustainable Incomes Residents of Shanta Abaq in Wajir West, Kenya, have voluntarily surrendered their charcoal-burning tools, marking a significant shift in efforts to combat deforestation and environmental degradation. Former charcoal burners from communities across Ganyure, Wagalla, and Shanta Abaq in Wajir West Constituency, alongside those from […]
•Empowering Women in Leadership: A Commitment to Governance and Accountability The Female Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of Isiolo recently held a significant engagement with the First Lady of Isiolo County, Her Excellency Habiba Guyo, reaffirming their dedication to empowering communities and enhancing governance. This engagement was a key component of the Summit on […]
•Isiolo Women MCAs have Lead the Charge for Governance, Accountability and Inclusive Leadership at Pre-Summit Forum Nairobi, Kenya| Women Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) from Isiolo took center stage at the Pre-Summit on Empowering Women Legislators for Accountability and Strengthening Oversight in County Governance, a transformative forum dedicated to enhancing gender equity and governance […]
Wajir, Kenya| The Wajir County Government has officially launched its third annual Iftar food distribution program, an initiative aimed at providing relief to vulnerable households during the holy month of Ramadan. Spearheaded by the Department of Special Programmes, the program seeks to ensure that disadvantaged families can observe Ramadan with dignity and adequate nutrition. This […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Defence, Soipan Tuya, took part in a high-level East African Community (EAC) Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting in Nairobi on Saturday. The meeting, held ahead of a joint EAC-Southern African Development Community (SADC) session in Harare, Zimbabwe, was aimed at advancing regional efforts to restore peace and […]
Machakos, Kenya| Kenya has been plunged into mourning following the untimely demise of Colonel (Rtd) James Nguyo Gitahi, a highly respected retired military pilot and husband to nominated Senator Betty Batuli Montet. Gitahi lost his life in a tragic road accident on March 5, 2025, at Kyumvi Junction along Mombasa Highway when his vehicle collided […]
•The Tragic Journey of Margaret Nduta Hanoi, Vietnam| The tragic story of Margaret Nduta, a young Kenyan woman sentenced to death for drug trafficking in Vietnam, has sent shockwaves through her home country and beyond. What began as a hopeful journey in search of better opportunities abroad ended in a devastating fate, underscoring the dangers […]
