By Jameson Mutua County governments have been urged to adopt more inclusive, accountable, and sustainable waste management systems following a three-day national conference convened in Nairobi by the Centre for Environment Justice and Development (CEJAD), in partnership with the International Centre for Local Democracy (ICLD) and the Embassy of Sweden in Kenya. The Sustainable Solid…
May 2026: St. George’s University School of Medicine (SGU) in Grenada, West Indies, today issues its call for applications from Africa for its August 2026 intake. The intake is designed to align seamlessly with the academic calendar in the region eliminating the need for a gap year. SGU has decades of experience training international medical…
By James Mutua The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves along Nairobi rivers, while raising concerns over legal inconsistencies and the protection of private property rights. The statement follows recent directives by the Ministry of Lands and remarks by the Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja on…
By the East Africa Journal Reporter Raised in Zimbabwe, Dr. Duduzile Musa developed an early understanding of the barriers that shape access to healthcare. In resource-constrained communities, she witnessed firsthand how delayed treatment and systemic limitations could significantly impact patient outcomes. These early experiences laid the groundwork for a medical career that would span continents,…
By James Mutua African civil society leaders have warned that the continent should not endorse the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) Annex to the World Health Organization Pandemic Agreement without legally binding benefit-sharing provisions, cautioning that a weak deal would entrench inequalities exposed during COVID-19. Speaking at a press conference in Nairobi ahead of critical…
By Our Reporter The Connected Africa Summit 2026 will take place from April 27 to 30 at The Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, bringing together Africa’s leading policymakers, innovators, and technology leaders. The four-day event, organised by the ICT Authority of Kenya, is expected to be one of the continent’s most influential gatherings on the…
By East Africa Journal Reporter St. George’s University School of Medicine has announced that more than 800 of its students and graduates have already secured residency placements across the United States in this year’s Match cycle. The successful candidates have matched into 23 different specialties spanning 42 states and the District of Columbia, with additional…
By James Mutua The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to conduct its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a major exercise aimed at strengthening the party’s internal structures across the country. Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday at the party headquarters, UDA National Chairperson Hon. Cecily Mbarire confirmed…
By Jameson Mutua Kenya is set to host a major international oncology forum later this year, bringing together hundreds of experts, policymakers and healthcare professionals to address the growing cancer burden and advance patient care across the region. The 9th Kenya International Cancer Conference (KICC 2026), organised by the Kenya Society of Haematology and Oncology…
Story by Meresia Aloo The Kenyan government has undertaken a fresh shake-up of ambassadorial roles across several countries, appointing new envoys while redeploying others to different stations. The changes affect missions in both Africa and the West, including Tanzania, Denmark, Russia, the United States, Austria and the United Kingdom. According to the government, the reshuffle…
