•County Officials and Donors Seek Solutions to Sustain HIV, TB, and Maternal Health Programs Nakuru County is taking urgent steps to protect critical healthcare services and ensure uninterrupted care for patients benefiting from donor-supported programs, particularly those focused on HIV, tuberculosis (TB), and maternal health. This comes in response to the U.S. government’s decision to […]
Arero, Ethiopia| The Borana community is making final preparations for the much-anticipated 72nd Gadaa Power Handover Ceremony, set to take place later this month at the revered Badhassa Cultural Site in Arero District, East Borana Zone. This historic occasion will mark the peaceful transfer of leadership within one of Africa’s most sophisticated indigenous democratic systems—the […]
Mandera East security forces have successfully apprehended two suspected Al-Shabaab operatives believed to have been planning the abduction of foreign nationals working on a sewer line construction project in Mandera township. The swift operation, led by anti-terrorism police and based on actionable intelligence, resulted in the arrest of the prime suspect, Isaac Abdi Mohamed, also […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya has defended its decision to engage with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) amid strong criticism from Sudan, asserting that its diplomatic actions are driven by a commitment to regional peace and stability rather than an endorsement of the paramilitary group. The move has sparked a diplomatic row, raising concerns about Kenya’s role […]
•Traditional Dispute Resolution Model Empowers Women and Reduces Case Backlog in Courts Eldoret, Kenya| The North Rift Theater Ambassadors (NORTA) has launched a transformative project, Justice Under the Shade, aimed at improving access to justice in Uasin Gishu County. The initiative, funded by the European Union (EU) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through […]
Busia County, in partnership with the Action Against Child Labour Project, has launched a Code of Conduct for the Private Sector aimed at preventing and eliminating child labour in business operations and supply chains. The initiative marks a significant milestone in the county’s efforts to protect children’s rights and promote ethical labour practices. Private Sector […]
Kilifi, Kenya| In a bold move to curb the rising cases of teenage pregnancies in Kilifi South Sub-County, Mtoto wa Bahari, a community-based organization, has launched an initiative to empower students in 17 secondary schools. The program aims to provide scholarships, comprehensive sex education, and life skills training to foster self-awareness and academic excellence. Teen […]
Kericho, Kenya| Browns East Africa Plantations PLC (BEAP), a leading tea manufacturing company, has announced vacancies for two key managerial positions—Area Manager and Field Technology Manager. This strategic recruitment drive aims to enhance efficiency, integrate advanced agricultural technologies, and boost overall tea production. Operating across four counties, BEAP is recognized for blending local expertise with […]
Kenya’s electricity consumption has reached an all-time high, with peak demand hitting 2,316 megawatts (MW)—the highest level ever recorded—on February 14, 2025. This new peak surpasses the previous record of 2,304 MW, which was set on January 15, 2025, by 12 MW, signaling a sustained growth in energy consumption across the country. Key Drivers of […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Equity Group Foundation has announced the selection of 750 top-performing students from the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination into its prestigious Equity Leadership Program (ELP). The selected scholars will participate in a six-month pre-university paid internship at Equity Bank branches across the country before joining university later this year. This […]
