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Kenya Unveils Mount Elgon ICLIP to Boost Conservation and Community Livelihoods

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry in a media breakfast meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) outline the Mount Elgon Integrated Conservation and Livelihoods Improvement Programme (Mt. Elgon-ICLIP) a major initiative designed to restore the region’s ecosystems while uplifting local communities. Cabinet Secretary for Environment Dr. Deborah…

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JKUAT Closed Indefinitely, Students given until 4.00 p.m Sunday 2nd November 2025 to vacate the University

KIAMBU, Kenya, Nov 1 – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has announced immediate indefinite closure of the institution following a prolonged lecturers’ strike. In a notice issued on Saturday 1st November 2025 through the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs, Robert Kinyua the higher learning institution noted that due to…

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Amplifying Lived Experiences: African storytellers advocates for personal narratives to drive policy and empathy

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 1 – Storytellers and media practitioners from across Africa gathered in Kenyan capital Nairobi for a powerful media roundtable exploring how personal stories can inspire empathy, shape policy and drive social change across the continent. Themed “From Pain to Power,” the event brought together leading storytellers, seasoned journalists and passionate advocates committed…

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From Barrier to Breakthrough: Kenya Recognizes Women Who Paved Way in Security Forces.

Kristine Kenyatta – Pratt receives an award for First Lady Mama Ngina Kenyatta from retired women in security purity Gathongo (left) and Margaret Muthoni for lobbying for the inclusion of women in the security through the founding President Mzee Nzomo Kenyatta during “Stara ya wazee” event. NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 31 – Kenya’s pioneering women in…

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Kenya’s Neural Labs Africa Secures Spot as Global Semifinalist in “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” Competition

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 28 – Kenyan healthcare innovation is making a significant global impact, with Neural Labs Africa being named among the top 21 semifinalists in the highly competitive “2025 Go Healthy with Taiwan” campaign. The Nairobi-based company successfully stood out from a massive field of 638 proposals submitted from 55 countries to earn its…

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ODPP, GIZ Join Forces to Capacitate Prosecutors on Anti-Money Laundering

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27- The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fĂĽr Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) concluded second phase of specialized Training of Trainers (ToT) program for prosecutors on anti-money laundering (AML). The week-long training aimed to strengthen the capacity of prosecutors in identifying, supporting prosecution-guided investigations and…

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Africa’s First Reparations Festival “Wakati Wetu” Ignites in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary transformed today into a stage of remembrance, resistance and rebirth as the Wakati Wetu Reparations Festival opened in Kenyan capital Nairobi. Themed “It’s Our Time: To Resist, Repair and Reclaim” is Africa’s first continental gathering dedicated to reparatory justice, combining art, activism and scholarship in one…

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Nairobi Hospital, Insurance Leaders Announces Full Reinstatement of Coverage

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 15 –The Nairobi Hospital and its insurance partners have announced the full reinstatement of insurance coverage, following a stakeholder engagement meeting and the renewal of agreements that reaffirm their shared commitment to providing continuous access to quality healthcare for patients. Reinstatement reached through several weeks of structured dialogue, marks a significant milestone…

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The Future is Built: Jumba Unveils App to Streamline and Digitize Construction Material Sourcing in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 14 – Africa’s largest digital marketplace for construction materials Jumba has unveiled Jumba App, a groundbreaking platform designed to tackle one of Kenya’s biggest construction challenges: finding fair prices, trustworthy suppliers and reliable deliveries. The launch held in a Hotel in Nairobi, brought together industry leaders, government representatives and major suppliers such…

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