Action Foundation urge parents not to hide children with disabilities during the International Day of Play
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LSK calls for immediate probe into Albert Ojwang death while detained in police custody
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9 – The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has condemned circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang while in police custody at the Central police station in Nairobi, Mr. Ojwang was arrested in Homabay while in full health and was detained at Mawego Police station before being moved to Nairobi until…
Child Rights Organizations warns budget cut on essential services may undermine country’s commitment to protect and uplift children
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 9 – Ahead of the 2025/2026 National Budget Reading Child Rights Organizations have raised an alarm over critical cut warning that reductions in essential services and sectors could undermine Kenya’s commitments to protect and uplift children. Mtoto News in collaboration with World Vision Kenya, Stakeholders and Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) hosted a…
IQSK unveils two landmark publications to shape and support construction and built environment sector in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31 – The 30th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Institute of Quantity Surveyors of Kenya (IQSK) took place on 30th May 2025 at Panari Hotel, Nairobi as they convened to reflect on collective progress and chart the course of the future. IQSK President, QS Mutinda Mutuku was thrilled on membership growth…
Correctional Services PS Beacco urge for enhanced partnership in renewed push for reforms
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – The State Department for Correctional Services is leveraging on collaboration, policy alignment and resource mobilisation as part of a strategy to drive correctional reforms. Themed “Partnerships for impact,” the forum brought together representatives from the diplomatic corps, the Kenya Prisons Services, Probation and Aftercare Services, civil society, and the private sector….
Zubeidah Kananu re-elected Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) President
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 25 – The Standard Group Journalist Zubeidah Kananu retained her seat as the President of Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) after getting 72 votes against her contender Yvonne Okwara of Citizen TV who got 58 votes in the highly contested race. The election was overseen by Sophie Kaibiria an advocate of the High…
Kenya Unveils Child-Friendly Guidebook to Promote Online Safety
By Brenda Asugu NAIROBI, Kenya, May 23 – In a bold move to protect children in the digital era the Directorate of Children Services in collaboration with ChildFund Kenya under the SafeClics Project, has launched the Safe Online Guidebook for Children. The unveiling ceremony took place at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in…
Co-operatives CS Oparanya announces inauguration of committee of experts to review SACCO Societies Act and new KUSCCO Transition Board
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development led by Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has announced inauguration of two key institutional frameworks aimed at accelerating governance, accountability and regulatory reforms to strengthen SACCO sector. Through the Ministry , Kenyan government has inaugurated a five member committee…
The 4th Regional Research Conference on taking stock of land reform progress in Kenya kicks off
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – The 3-day conference held at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, brings together stakeholders from the Government, Academia, civil society, development partners, and private sector to deliberate on Land Reforms, reflection and collaboration in Kenya’s land sector. National Land Commission (NLC) Commissioner Esther Mathenge while addressing emphasized commission recognises…
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) calls on the government to boost Child Welfare Funding in financial year 2025/26
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 21 – A coalition of 30 child-focused civil society organizations (CSOs) has called on the government to significantly increase the budget allocation for child welfare services in the upcoming 2025/26 financial year. While addressing the media, the CSOs welcomed recent creation of the State Department for Children Welfare Services and praised Kenya’s…