November 8, 2026

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Women Leaders and Peace Actors Demand Inclusive Electoral Reforms and Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls

Kiplangat Festus08 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – In a unified call for democratic integrity, civil society networks, women leaders, and peace actors across Kenya have raised serious concerns over proposed electoral amendments, escalating political violence targeting women and youth and unaddressed high campaign costs ahead of the 2027 General Elections.​ Speaking at a joint press conference in…

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LSK Flags Off Nationwide 2026 Legal Awareness Week to Expand Access to Justice

Editorial05 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 27 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has officially launched the 2026 Legal Awareness Week at the Milimani Law Courts, unveiling a week-long initiative aimed at breaking down barriers to legal services and defending fundamental constitutional rights across the country. ​Running nationwide from October 26 to October 30, 2026, this year’s…

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From Welfare to Rights: How Kenya’s First Older Persons Conference Is Reshaping Ageing with Dignity

Kiplangat Festus011 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 3 – Kenya has marked a monumental breakthrough in the advocacy for the rights and well-being of its senior citizens. For the first time in the country’s history, a national conference dedicated entirely to older persons was convened. Graced by the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Social Protection and Senior…

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IDOP 2026: Experts Call for Stronger Health, Social Systems to Support Kenya’s Ageing Population

Kiplangat Festus011 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 30 – As health experts, policymakers, researchers and advocates gather at the Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) for the International Day for Older Persons (IDOP) 2026 Scientific Pre-Conference ahead of main conference running from October 1-2 one key message is taking center stage: living longer is a milestone to celebrate, but…

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IDOP Kenya 2026: Kenya to Hosts First National Conference to Address Growing Ageing Population

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 – Kenya is set to host its inaugural national celebration and conference on older persons this week, bringing together government officials, healthcare professionals, researchers, civil society organizations, and younger generations to address the growing demands of an ageing population.​ The three-day event, held to mark the International Day of Older Persons…

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Kenya, Germany Ink Major Financing Deal for Trade, Irrigation, Tech and Human Rights 

Mathenge Karugu04 mins

BERLIN, Germany, June 30 – The Government of Kenya and the Federal Republic of Germany have signed Comprehensive Development under the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) Development Cooperation framework paving the way for the financing of strategic development programmes in Kenya over the next two years. The financing cooperation agreement was signed in Berlin, Germany by the Principal…

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Law Society of Kenya Demands Clarity Over Martha Karua’s Uganda Entry Denial

Mathenge Karugu05 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has called upon relevant authorities to provide clarity regarding the circumstances surrounding the denial of entry to Senior Counsel Martha Karua to the Republic of Uganda while travelling to observe the arraignment of Hon. Erias Lukwago, Advocate and to support efforts aimed at safeguarding…

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Religious Leaders Hold a Memorial Service to Honor Victims of 2024 Gen Z Protests

Mathenge Karugu05 mins

Photo Courtesy: Simon Maina/AFP Via Getty Images NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Religious leaders drawn from the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) together with Evangelical Alliance of Kenya(EAK) on Sunday June 22  2026 held an Interdenominational Memorial Service in memory of the Kenyans who were killed during the GenZ-led demonstrations in June 2024….

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Katiba Institute secures Court orders barring proposed U.S-Kenya linked Ebola quarantine facility

Cheruiyot Victor05 mins

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 – The High Court has suspended the proposed U.S. linked Ebola quarantine facility in Laikipia County, issuing conservatory orders that halt the project pending determination of a case filed by Katiba Institute and the Law Society of Kenya. The Court certified the application as urgent and granted interim conservatory orders restraining…

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