April 27
Kenya: Climate Change Is Worsening Violent Extremism in Kenya - What Can Be Done [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Climate change and its associated impacts can worsen security challenges, including those associated with violent extremism. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Sawe Breaks the 2-Hour Barrier - What's Next for the Men's Marathon World Record? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Well, well. Kenyan marathon runner Sabastian Sawe has officially broken through the fabled "sub-2-hour" marathon barrier. Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Seeks Salary and Benefits in Renewed Bid to Challenge Impeachment
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his legal challenge against his impeachment, seeking payment of salary and benefits he claims he would have earned had he… Read more »
Kenya: Court Backs Facebook Moderators in Case Against Meta, Sama
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has ruled in favour of 187 former Facebook content moderators in a case against Meta Platforms and outsourcing firm Sama over alleged… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Court Recriminalizes Abortion
People's Dispatch
Reproductive rights advocates warn that the ruling spells grave danger for both doctors and pregnant women, thousands of whom die of unsafe abortions every year in Kenya. Read more »
Kenya: Mageta Island Lights Up As Sh232 Million Solar Project Sparks Economic Transformation
Capital FM
Mageta Island in Bondo, Siaya County used to be engulfed in darkness once the sun had drifted into its hideout in the western fringes of the universe. This meant businesses were… Read more »
Africa: PS Oluga Calls for Stronger Political Commitment to Primary Healthcare in Africa
Capital FM
Principal Secretary for Medical Services Ouma Oluga has called for sustained policy leadership and political commitment to strengthen primary healthcare systems in Kenya and across… Read more »
Kenya: No Extension for Voter Registration Exercise, IEBC Confirms
Capital FM
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has ruled out any further extension of the ongoing Enhanced Continuous Voter Registration (ECVR) exercise, which is set… Read more »
Kenya: AHF Pushes for Binding Global Health Equity Rules As Nairobi Summit Opens Amid Geneva Negotiations
Capital FM
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is urging global leaders to adopt enforceable equity measures in pandemic preparedness, warning that without binding commitments, new global… Read more »
Africa: Kenya to Host Eastern Africa Health Security Hub Under New Africa CDC Deal
Capital FM
Kenya has signed a framework agreement with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to establish the Eastern Africa Regional Coordinating Centre in Nairobi, cementing… Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges Coordinated African Response to Rising Non-Communicable Diseases, Mental Health Crisis
Capital FM
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called for intensified multisectoral action to address the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), injuries, and mental health… Read more »
Kenya: Muli Calls Out Gachagua for Double Standards, Vows to Confront Leaders 'Playing Games With Ukambani'
Capital FM
National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has vowed to call out any leader--regardless of ethnicity--who "plays games with Ukambani's future," saying the region has… Read more »
Kenya: Court Orders 10-Day Detention of Hate Speech Suspect in Viral Video
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has obtained a custodial order to detain a suspect for 10 days as investigations continue into alleged hate speech and ethnic… Read more »
Kenya: Court Hands 60 Year Sentence to Suspect in Al-Shabaab-Linked Case
Capital FM
A Somali national has been sentenced to multiple jail terms after a Kenyan court found him guilty of terrorism-related offences linked to Al-Shabaab. Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Clean Cooking Firms Seek Sh5.6bn to Scale Operations
Capital FM
Five Kenyan clean cooking companies are seeking to raise Sh5.6 billion from international investors to expand their product offerings and meet rising demand for eco-friendly… Read more »
Kenya: Gachagua Impeachment Designed to Avoid Scrutiny, Lawyer Muite Says
Capital FM
Senior Counsel Paul Muite has intensified his attack on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, telling the High Court the process was deliberately rushed and… Read more »
Kenya: Ketraco Clears Sh3.9mn Land Compensation After Ombudsman Intervention
Capital FM
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited has paid Sh3.9 million to a Naivasha landowner following intervention by the Commission on Administrative Justice. Read more »
Somalia: Pirates Seize Another Vessel Off Somali Coast As Threat Level Increased
Capital FM
Maritime authorities have raised alarm over a surge in piracy incidents off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship was seized in the latest suspected hijacking. Read more »
Kenya: Muite - Gachagua Impeachment Misapplied Kenya's Presidential System
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was removed from office through a process that fundamentally misread constitutional order, his lead lawyer, Paul Muite, told the High Court… Read more »
Kenya: Muite Says Gachagua Was Removed 'At Lightning Speed' in Impeachment Case
Capital FM
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has maintained that his removal from office was unconstitutional, as he continues to challenge the impeachment process before the High… Read more »
Kenya: Maasai Mara Tourist Dispute Raises Investor Confidence Concerns
Capital FM
A standoff involving foreign tourists at a luxury lodge in the Maasai Mara has escalated into a diplomatic and investment concern, raising fresh questions over investor protection… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Praises Late Prof Munavu for Transforming Kenya's Education System
Capital FM
President William Ruto has led the country in mourning the death of renowned scholar and public servant Raphael Munavu, describing him as a distinguished academic whose… Read more »
Kenya: Experts Call for Telepsychiatry to Boost Mental Health Care in Kenya
Capital FM
Mental health professionals have been urged to adopt digital platforms, including telepsychiatry, to expand access to care and address the growing burden of mental health disorders… Read more »
Africa: Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting [press release]
PAN South Africa
Africa's health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and… Read more »
Kenya: KHRC Threatens Legal Action Against Uda Over Alleged Tax Evasion and Misuse of Public Funds
Capital FM
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) has announced plans to sue the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), accusing the party of large-scale tax evasion, financial… Read more »
