COP30 Focus: AGRA Pushes for Climate Solutions Led by Farmers and Empowered by Youth Leadership

BELEM, Brazil, Nov 11- As the UN Climate Conference (COP30) also knows as the “implementation COP” and the “COP of Truth” opens in BelĂ©m, AGRA is calling for a decisive shift from talk to action with ambition and urgency, urging a farmer-first breakthrough that puts soils, youth, and food systems at the center of global…

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Bolt Declared Safer by 94% of Kenyan Users, Outranking Matatus and Taxis in New Safety Index

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 11- A new Safety Index report, jointly compiled by Ipsos and commissioned by the leading ride-hailing platform, Bolt, reveals a decisive shift in Kenya’s urban mobility landscape: 94% of Kenyan ride-hailing users now perceive app-based transport as inherently safer than conventional modes like matatus and traditional taxis. These findings showcase a significant…

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East Africa Rail Corridor to Speed Up as Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan Commit to Joint Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 8 – Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan have renewed their firm commitment to fortify regional integration and boost trade by prioritizing the fast-tracking of the East Africa Rail Corridor. The multi-billion-dollar initiative will specifically see the speedy extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the vital Northern Corridor, a massive infrastructure…

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Ministry of Health reaffirms commitment to ending Childhood deaths caused by Pneumonia ahead of World Pneumonia Day

SIAYA, Kenya, Nov 7 –The Ministry of Health reaffirms its commitment to ending childhood deaths caused by pneumonia through strengthened prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment interventions, as Kenya prepares to commemorate World Pneumonia Day on 12th November 2025 in Siaya County. Director-General for Health, Dr Patrick Amoth, represented by Dr. Stephen Muleshe emphasised that…

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Stop Impunity: Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) Pushes for Operational Coroner Service Act Amid Rising Deaths in Custody

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – Kenya is currently grappling with a deeply troubling rise in deaths occurring in police custody, a stark reflection of systemic failings in the country’s justice and accountability mechanisms. The scale of this crisis is laid bare by recent statistics: between 2024 and 2025 alone, the Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) documented…

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Pomp and Colour Expected at the Lagos Incoming Tour as Polo Weekend returns

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The highly anticipated Lagos Incoming Tour is set to make its return to the Nairobi Polo Club this weekend, the International tournament has one of the most elite features on the social calendar in Kenya, drawing polo lifestyle and personalities at the club.  The two-day event promises pomp, color, and high-octane…

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East Africa’s Micro, Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (MSMEs) to Converge in Nairobi for Landmark 25th MSME Trade Fair and Exhibition

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Government of Kenya is hosting the 25th EAC MSME Trade Fair which is set to take place from Friday, 7th November 2025, to Sunday, 16th November 2025, at Uhuru Gardens, Langata Road, Nairobi. Themed, “25 Years of EAC Integration: Advancing Innovation and Regional Value Chains for Competitive MSMEs Towards…

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TikTok reveals it pulled down over 500,000 videos in Kenya between April-June 2025 for violating platform’s rules

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 – TikTok has released its Quarter 2 2025 Community Guidelines Enforcement Report (CGER) showcasing its ongoing commitment to creating a safe digital space for its users. The report which covers data from April to June 2025, details the proactive steps TikTok continues to take to identify and remove content that violates…

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