By James Mutua The Government has called for a candid national conversation on discipline, morality, and student welfare following recent incidents of unrest in schools across the country. Speaking to the press during the weekly media address in Nairobi on Monday, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura said Kenya is facing growing challenges affecting learners and…
By Steve El Sabai Youth unemployment has emerged as one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges facing Puntland, with growing calls for targeted interventions to create sustainable opportunities for the region’s expanding young population. As policymakers, business leaders and development stakeholders intensify discussions on economic growth and recovery, attention is increasingly turning to the role…
By Jameson Mutua Ushiriki Wema Foundation has commissioned a borehole at the General Service Unit (GSU) Magadi Field Training College in Kajiado County, strengthening access to clean and sustainable water for officers and trainees at the institution. The project, launched on World Environment Day, is part of the Foundation’s partnership with the National Police Service…
By James Mutua Competitive and fair markets are essential for driving economic growth, protecting consumers and supporting small businesses, speakers at the inaugural Research Conference on Competition and Consumer Welfare have said. The two-day conference, organized by the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK), has brought together policymakers, researchers, legal experts and industry leaders under the…
By Editor Britam disbursed KSh97.3 million in insurance claims in 2025, helping more than 402,000 farmers and pastoralists across East Africa recover from climate-related losses and strengthening resilience among vulnerable communities. According to the company’s 2025 Sustainability Report, a total of 402,681 farmers and pastoralists benefited from climate risk insurance products designed to cushion them…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Kenya’s automotive sector took centre stage on Wednesday as the 27th Autoexpo Kenya 2026 opened in Nairobi, bringing together manufacturers, investors, distributors and mobility innovators from more than 30 countries. The three-day exhibition which runs from Wednesday 3rd June to Friday 5th June 2026, being held at the Carnivore Exhibition…
By Our Reporter The Government has announced that the second tranche of business start-up capital under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project will be disbursed by June 30, 2026. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, Principal Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, confirmed that all eligible…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Ahead of Emergency Medicine Day marked annually on 27 May, St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is emphasizing the growing importance of emergency medicine specialists in strengthening healthcare systems and responding to urgent medical needs worldwide. As healthcare demands continue to increase across Africa and…
By James Mutua Learners at Kibera Primary and Junior School are set to benefit from enhanced science education and improved menstrual health support following the launch of a mobile science laboratory and the distribution of dignity packs by the Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF) in partnership with the Malaysian High Commission in Kenya. The initiative,…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Children living with disabilities, their parents, caregivers and teachers were celebrated at the Edmund Rice Centre in Kibera during an Art and Mental Wellness Exhibition aimed at promoting emotional wellbeing, inclusion and social support. The exhibition, held on Friday, brought together the Rotary Club of Ngong Road, Restore & Renew…
