Young people in Kenya have called for greater participation in governance beyond elections, urging leaders to create opportunities for them to influence policy, public participation and decision-making at both national and grassroots levels. The youth made the call during a convening themed “Claiming Spaces and Shaping Kenya” held in Nairobi from September 21 to 25,…
Suqoon founder Shakira has hailed the 2026 International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) celebrations as a significant milestone for Kenya following the country’s first conference dedicated to older persons. Shakira commended the organising committee, drawn from the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection and the Ministry of Health, for bringing the two ministries together to…
The Moth, the world-renowned nonprofit dedicated to the art of live personal storytelling, returns to Nairobi on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for its seventh Mainstage event in the city, hosted once again by Kenyan media entrepreneur and women’s rights advocate Adelle Onyango. The event will be held at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa’s LRC…
Narok, Kenya – September 30, 2026: More than 800 boda boda riders in Narok County are undergoing financial literacy training aimed at helping them manage their income, meet loan obligations and protect their livelihoods. The training, organised by Mogo Kenya in partnership with the Boda Boda Association of Kenya (BAK), focuses on practical financial skills…
Spouse of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Tessie Musalia, has urged government agencies, communities and development partners to work together to reduce preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Tessie said no single institution could address the challenges facing mothers and newborns without sustained collaboration and investment in healthcare. She spoke in Kisumu during the handover of…
Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) on Tuesday launched MEDS Devane Company Limited (MDCL), a new commercial company targeting Kenya’s private healthcare sector. Speaking during the launch, MDCL Board Chairman Rt Rev Benard Owuor said the company had been established to respond to the changing needs of private healthcare providers. “As Kenya’s healthcare landscape…
By EAJ Reporter Kenyan humanitarian and community health promoter Dr Stanley Kamau has been honoured for his long-standing service to vulnerable communities, receiving a Community Service Honour at the 2026 100 Africa Most Influential Persons Awards in Kigali, Rwanda. Dr Kamau was recognised during a ceremony held at M Hotel on Friday, September 25, alongside…
Young people from Nairobi’s informal settlements will have access to jobs, internships and business opportunities through a new digital platform launched under the Daraja La Mafanikio (DALMA) Project. The initiative seeks to address the gap between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) and the labour market by connecting graduates directly with employers. The project…
Ulinzi Africa Foundation has joined 26 organisations from around the world in calling on Vantara, a private wildlife facility in India funded by Reliance Industries, to permanently stop importing wild animals. The organisations welcomed Vantara’s recent announcement of a 12-month moratorium on wildlife imports and its stated plans to support in-situ conservation, improve governance and…
More than 8,500 professional visits were recorded at the 2026 World Health Expo (WHX) Nairobi, which brought together healthcare buyers, distributors and decision-makers from across Africa and beyond. The 10th edition of the three-day expo, held from September 16 to 18 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), featured more than 250 international companies from…
