Sugarcane farmers from the Nyando Sugar Belt have expressed their satisfaction with the government’s recent reforms in the sector. They highlighted the timely signing of the new Sugar Act No. 11 of 2024 by President William Ruto, which they reiterated has significantly improved their welfare. The new act aims to address persistent challenges within the…
In a region grappling with high disease burdens and overstretched health systems, tuberculosis (TB) continues to thrive in silence, stealing lives, livelihoods, and dignity. At the recent Tamatisha TB Budget Advocacy Forum held at Royal City Hotel in Kisumu County, the message was unmistakable: unless counties prioritize TB in their 2025 2026 budgets, we will…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized goods valued at Sh 4,296,000,000.62 to stem the huge threat posed by the illicit trade at the source to safeguard the economy. During the 15-year-old combat, the enforcement agency further destroyed goods valued at Sh1.5 billion. This, however, was born out of the realization that Kenya loses an estimated…
By 2030, non-communicable diseases will account for 75 percent of all deaths annually. Eighty percent of these will be located in the Global South. Most of these diseases are what we call silent killers: type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, as well as certain types of cancer at increasingly younger ages. The…
Over the years, the Mater Heart Run has served as a beacon of hope for countless children with heart conditions. The run is geared towards raising funds for children with heart conditions, thus supporting the “Touch a Child’s Heart” mission. It continues to give them a fighting chance at life; allowing them to run, play…
The County Assembly of Kisumu now wants residents to consistently contribute to the Social Health Authority (SHA) fund to enable it to fully fund Reproductive Health Services (RHS ) effectively. Hon. Seth Okumu, a Member of the County Assembly for (MCA) East Seme and a member of the health committee, has said that its budgetary allocations…
The Digital Content Creators Association of Kenya (DCCAK) has voiced its concerns about being overlooked in critical negotiations and decision-making. This follows the recent ban by the Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) on celebrities and influencers from promoting gambling within the country Responding to the new Gambling Advertisement Guidelines enforced by BCLB, DCCAK Chairman…
Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s revered literary kings, passed away aged 87 on Wednesday, May 28th. He leaves behind an indelible towering mark as a novelist, scholar and a no-holds-barred advocate for African languages and liberation. Ngugi whose works incisively pierced colonialism, neo-colonial betrayal, and the resilience of the oppressed, breathed his last, his…
In the world of international child development and orphan care, it’s not uncommon for children with families to declare themselves orphans. In fact, this practice can be traced back to precolonial times in Kenya. Andreana Prichard has done research on the practice in Kenya. We asked her to share her insights into it. Why do…
The Kenyan government launched a big attempt in 2015 to promote gender equality in and through the education sector. This was guided by principles of equal participation and inclusion of women and men, and girls and boys in national development. The Education and Training Sector Gender Policy is aligned with national, regional and global commitments….