Addis Ababa, FDRE| The President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, held a crucial meeting with the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed, on the sidelines of the 38th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The discussions centered on regional stability, counterterrorism efforts, and strengthening bilateral relations between the two neighboring nations. […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Kenya’s national beach soccer team has departed for Uganda for a series of friendly matches as part of their preparation for the inaugural Council of East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) Beach Soccer Championship. The competition is set to be hosted in Kenya later this year, marking a significant milestone in the […]
•County Gender Sector Working Group Sets 2025 Agenda to Tackle Gender Inequality and Social Challenges Uasin Gishu County is taking decisive steps to integrate gender mainstreaming into its development agenda, with a focus on addressing critical social issues affecting the community. The County Gender Sector Working Group (CGSWG) has set an ambitious plan to resolve […]
Naivasha, Kenya| In the heart of Naivasha, a dedicated humanitarian, Stephen Maina, is leading efforts to save lives and provide aid to those in need. As the 29-year-old head of the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) Naivasha branch, Maina has been at the forefront of emergency response, disaster management, and community outreach, impacting countless lives […]
The government has sounded the alarm over the rising cases of drug and alcohol abuse among university students in Kenya, warning that the crisis poses a serious threat to national security, economic development, and the well-being of the country’s young population. Speaking during the launch of the 2024 Report on the Status of Drugs and […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Equity Bank Kenya has announced a reduction in interest rates for all new and existing Kenya Shilling-denominated credit facilities. This follows the recent decision by the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to lower key benchmark rates. The rate adjustment will take effect immediately for new loans issued from February […]
•Institutions Struggle with Financial Constraints Due to Delayed Disbursements The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) has called on the government to expedite the payment of Sh50 billion in pending bills accrued since 2015 for government-sponsored students placed in 34 private universities. Since the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) began assigning students […]
Isiolo, Kenya| Isiolo County has taken a historic step in the fight against child malnutrition by hosting the national launch of the Nutrition Improvement for Children through Cash and Health Education (NICHE) program. This groundbreaking initiative, aimed at enhancing child nutrition and overall well-being in Kenya’s Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), was officially launched today […]
Kapenguria, West Pokot| In a move aimed at boosting local trade and supporting small-scale entrepreneurs, West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has officially commissioned 80 newly constructed stalls at Bendera Market in Kapenguria Ward. The initiative, which seeks to provide modern and secure trading spaces for vendors, is expected to stimulate economic growth, enhance business opportunities, […]
The County Assembly of Embu has launched a formal investigation into a disturbing case of medical negligence at Kiritiri Level 4 Hospital in Mbeere South Constituency, where an expectant mother was forced to deliver on the floor without medical assistance. The incident, which occurred on the night of February 6, has sparked public outrage, leading […]
