Africa: 85% of Children Affected By Polio in 2023 Lived in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Countries

Of the 541 children affected by polio globally in 2023, 85 per cent live in the 31 fragile, conflict-affected, and vulnerable countries, according to a new UNICEF analysis on World… Read more »

Africa: UK-Funded Unitaid Launches Initiative to Boost Medical Oxygen Access in Sub-Saharan Africa

This week, Unitaid, funded by the UK government, announced a significant US$22 million investment to support the establishment of Africa's first regional liquid oxygen… Read more »

Kenya: Call for Public-Private Partnerships to Tackle Water Scarcity Challenges in Kenya

Stakeholders have been urged to embrace Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to support the government's efforts in alleviating the country's water scarcity by constructing water… Read more »

Kenya: Medical Reports Show That the Body Found in Wajir Is Not MCA Ahmed

The high court has ordered the expeditious disposal of an application seeking the production of Wajir member of County assembly who was abducted one month ago. Read more »

Kenya: 3-Judge Bench Throws Out Gachagua's Bid to Expunge Misleading Claims in Affidavit

The Justice Ogola-led bench has declined a bid by impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's lawyers to expunge misleading claims in an affidavit supporting their recusal… Read more »

Kenya: Gachagua's Lawyers Cite Justice Mrima's Ties With Kingi As Basis for Recusal

Impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lawyers have pushed for the recusal of a 3 judge bench citing alleged close ties between Justice Anthony Mrima and Senate Speaker Amason… Read more »

Kenya: Public Urged to Step Up As Witnesses to Combat Rising Insecurity in Kisumu

Nyanza Regional Commissioner Zipora Mworoa has called on the residents of the region to actively participate as witnesses in court to help combat the escalating insecurity in the… Read more »

Kenya: Communications Authority of Kenya to Collaborate With KRA On Mobile Device Tax Compliance

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) is set to collaborate with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to enhance tax compliance for mobile devices imported or assembled in the… Read more »

Kenya: Judiciary Announces Outage in E-Filing and Related Systems

The Judiciary has announced an outage affecting its e-filing, Case Tracking System, and Causelist systems. Read more »

Kenya: Better Digital Payments Infrastructure Is Facilitating Access to New Markets for Enterprise

Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all registered entities in… Read more »

Kenya: President Ruto Defends Private Sector Partnerships in Infrastructure Development

President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya's tax burden and reliance on debt for development. Read more »

Kenya: Gideon Moi Urges Government to Enhance Security Amid Rising Brutal Murders

KANU Party leader Gideon Moi has urged the government to intensify its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans amid a surge in brutal murders across the country. Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing

President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »

Kenya: Polio Champion Advocates for the Empowerment of Caregivers

As a passionate advocate for caregivers and parents of children affected by polio in Machakos County, Awena Mwikali Mohammed's journey has been deeply personal. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya's Mango Suppliers Required to Register Ahead of Export Season

Mango suppliers across Kenya are now required to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in order to operate, ahead of the upcoming mango export season. Read more »

Kenya: Intrigues Behind Kindiki's Nomination As Gachagua's Successor

Events leading to the emergence of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President following the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua reveal intense lobbying behind the… Read more »

Kenya: Kiambu Senator Pushes for 4-Year Term Limits for Elective Posts Amid Raging Debate

Kiambu Senator Karungo Thang'wa is proposing a constitutional amendment to reduce the term limits for all six elective positions--from President to Members of County Assemblies… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Faces Critical Shortage of Science Teachers Amid Surplus of Arts Graduates, TSC Warns

Kenya's education sector is grappling with a critical shortage of science teachers, despite a pool of over 400,000 unemployed educators, the majority of whom are trained in arts… Read more »

Kenya: Kenyans to Apply for UK Visas Via Vfs Global Offices in Nairobi, Mombasa

Wishing to travel to the United Kingdom can now apply for UK visas through newly opened VFS Global offices in Nairobi and Mombasa. Read more »

Kenya: Kenya, Somalia Endorse New AUSSOM Mission Set to Begin in 2025

Kenya and Somalia have officially endorsed the new African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to launch in January 2025. Read more »

Kenya: Wells Fargo HR Manager Willis Ayieko Found Dead in Siaya After Mysterious Disappearance

Willis Ayieko, the Human Resource Manager at Wells Fargo, who went missing last Friday, has been found dead in Gem, Siaya County. Read more »

Kenya: Engineers Plan Convention On Industrialization, Economic Transformation, and Job Creation

The Institute of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is organizing its 31st International Convention, set to take place from October 29 to November 1, 2024, at the PrideInn Paradise Beach… Read more »

Kenya: IT, Education, and Research Sectors Highly Targeted By Cybercriminals

Information Technology (IT), education, and research are the leading sectors most prone to cyber-attacks this year. Read more »

Kenya: DPP Approves Graft Charges Against 4 Taita Taveta County Officials

The Director of Public Prosecution(DPP) has approved corruption charges against four Taita Taveta County officials including governor Andrew Mwadime's Economic Advisor Thomas… Read more »

Kenya: Jambojet Wins African Low-Cost Airline Title for Third Consecutive Year

Kenyan low-cost carrier Jambojet has been named Africa's Leading Low-Cost Airline for the third year in a row by the World Travel Awards, which recognize excellence in the tourism… Read more »