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ICIPE hosts One Health workshop aiming to cultivate a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient One Health

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 27…The workshop held at International Centre for Insect Physiology (ICIPE) , Nairobi focused on integrating One Health approach with gender equality in agri-food systems brought together participants from Ethiopia, Rwanda, Kenya among others. Discussions centered on how gender integration can revolutionize agricultural and environmental health paving the way for sustainable development. The…

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Australian-Kenyan initiative launched, aims to boost regreening efforts across the country

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 25…The new Australian government funded research initiative focusing on land restoration in Kenya has been unveiled with an AUD 3.5 million (Ksh 287 million) commitment aiming to boost regreening efforts across the country. With support by the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR), the collaborative project involves key partners which include…

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Amref Health Africa hosts transition meeting for SPARC Initiative, converse on Innovative Health Financing in Africa

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 21…The high level meeting hosted by Amref Health Africa in Nairobi brought together key stakeholders including representatives from the Gates Foundation, Africa CDC, Amref country offices and various Ministries of Health across the continent. The meeting provided a platform to reflect on achievements, share valuable lessons and outline the future of health…

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Rural and Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) suspends services under Social Health Authority (SHA) Insurance Scheme

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 20…The Rural and private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has announced suspension of services under the Social Health Authority (SHA) insurance scheme beginning Monday 24th February 2025. They highlighted continued failure in addressing critical issues surrounding SHA transition now endangering quality and sustainability of care in hospitals noting that the decision has…

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KEMRI’s 15th Annual Scientific and Health conference (KASH) kicks off, unveils Strategic Plan 2023-2027

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 11…The 15th KASH annual Conference officially takes off with the theme Research Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Health Systems, A Community-driven Agenda, it serves as a premier platform for knowledge exchange, bringing together researchers, policymakers, healthcare practitioners and industry leaders from across the globe. The conference features a diverse array of discussions…

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United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) launches strategic plan to empower and promote equality among persons with disabilities

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 6… The United Disabled Persons of Kenya (UDPK) launched their 2025-2029 strategic plan while celebrating a major milestone of 36 years of transformative advocacy for the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities in Kenya. The strategic plan reaffirms UDPK’s commitment to disability-inclusive governance and economic empowerment and aim for policies that…

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Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO) urges Government and SHA to ensure continuous Cancer and NCD services, resolve SHA system failures

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 4…The Kenyan Network of Cancer Organizations (KENCO), Cancer Survivors Association of Kenya (CSAK), NCD Alliance Kenya (NCDAK), Civil Society Organizations and The Kenya Society of Hematology and Oncology (KESHO) while marking World Cancer Day 2025 under the theme “United by Unique” have called on the Government and Social Health Authority (SHA) to…

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Women Rights Organizations have denounced ill-intentioned attempts to undermine Chief Justice and the Judiciary

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 1…The women rights organizations with other Kenyans have joined hands to express unwavering support to Chief Justice Martha Koome and entire Judiciary amid ill-intentioned attempts to undermine Judiciary noting that it works for the protection of citizens and their rights safeguarding the integrity of Constitution and the nation. They raised concerns that…

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Uchaguzi platform calls for urgent reconstitution of Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 31…The members of uchaguzi platform led by Election observation Group (ELOG), Electoral Law and Governance Institute for Africa (ELGIA), Centre for Multiparty Democracy (CMD-K), Constitution and Reform Education Consortium (CRECO), Mzalendo Trust and Transparency International Kenya (TI-Kenya) have called for urgent reconstitution of Independence Electrol and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Country’s Electoral body…

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Kenya Devolution CSOS Working Group (KDCWG) calls for the transfer of devolved functions

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 30…The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Organizations Working Group (KDCWG) while addressing the media said that failure of National government to transfer functions to County governments and the unwillingness of the National Treasury to fund them are killing the essence of devolution. While reflecting on President Ruto’s swearing-in in September 2022 and devolution…

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