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

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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Sprite, Safaricom Crown Kenya’s Next Generation of Creators at the Hook’d on Fresh Challenge

NAIROBI, Kenya, May, 28 – Coca-Cola’s Sprite has celebrated the winners of its Hook’d on Fresh UGC challenge marking a nationwide youth culture campaign that turned Kenyan campus energy, music, basketball, fashion, comedy and digital storytelling into a massive creator movement, garnering over 22 million views nationwide. Launched as part of Sprite’s “It’s That Fresh”…

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Amnesty International Kenya Appoints George Morara as Executive Director

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 28 – Amnesty International Kenya has announced appointment of George Morara as new Executive effective June 2, 2026, following an open competitive process announced in February. George Morara brings a distinguished record of three decades of leadership in governance, public accountability and human rights advocacy. Over the course of his career, he has…

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IEBC Condemns Remarks on Alleged 2027 Election Manipulation

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has condemned recent remarks by pro-government leaders allegedly suggesting possible interference in the 2027 General Election. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, the commission said the utterances by “certain political actors” risk distorting public perception of Kenya’s democratic processes and…

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Kenya Unveils Climate Curriculum to Leverage Weather Data for Private Sector Resilience

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 26 – ​As extreme weather events become increasingly frequent across Africa, the Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR) has unveiled its new Training Curriculum on Weather and Climate Information Services for the private sector, IMTR designated as the Africa Regional Training Centre for English speaking countries by the World Meteorological Organization…

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Sahihi-Bingwa 9th Green Run Edition Champions Sustainability, Community Empowerment and Education Initiatives

KIAMBU, Kenya, May 23 – Sahihi Interior Builders in partnership with Bingwa Handyman Services and Sahihi Buildings Maintenance, successfully hosted the 9th Edition of the Sahihi/Bingwa Green Run & Walk on Saturday May 23. Held in the scenic landscapes of Gatatha and Cianda, the annual environmental and fitness campaign drew hundreds of participants aimed at…

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Jumbo Chem Kenya Marks 15-Year Milestone with Major ESG Project at Kasunguni Secondary School

MAKUENI, Kenya, May 22 – East Africa’s leading thermal insulation and soundproofing manufacturer, Jumbo Chem Kenya Limited, Marking a major milestone in its fifteen years of operations has officially commissioned its anniversary Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) project at Kasunguni Secondary School. The initiative underscores the company’s long-term commitment to uplifting local communities through targeted educational…

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Okoa Uchumi warns Ksh 4.82tn budget could worsen cost of living, demands Finance Bill Amendments

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 22 – The Okoa Uchumi Campaign Coalition has accused the government of driving Kenyans into deeper “socio-economic strangulation” after the National Treasury unveiled a record-shattering Ksh 4.82 trillion budget proposal for the Financial Year 2026/27. The civil society alliance sounded the alarm over a stark contradiction in state spending, pointing out that…

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Tom Michira Nyakaba Nominated as Kenya’s Representative for Integrated Health Emergency Response

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 20 – Accolades and warm wishes continue to flood in from across the country following the prestigious nomination of Tom Michira Nyakaba, Chief officer Public health Nairobi county to spearhead Kenya’s representation in Integrated Health Emergency Response. Colleagues, leaders, members of the public and peers within the healthcare sector have united in…

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