By Omboki Monayo In a groundbreaking collaboration, Unitaid and the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI) have announced a strategic partnership that aims to revolutionize tuberculosis (TB) screening in low- and middle-income countries. By significantly reducing the cost of a portable, battery-operated digital chest X-ray system, this initiative brings cutting-edge diagnostic technology closer to vulnerable communities, […]

By KPC Reporter The Kenyan government is committed to ensure co-existence between communities and wildlife as firmly embodied in the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Strategic Plan 2024–2028. In line to this target, KWS teams managed 3,857 incidents of human-wildlife conflict, which tragically included 40 human deaths and 77 serious injuries. “We also responded to 1,532 […]

By Nyang’au Araka Information, Communications and the Digital Economy’s Cabinet Secretary (CS) William Kabogo and his Principal Secretary (PS) Stephen Isaboke are in Mombasa for a series of development and empowerment activities. On Monday, Kabogo urged young Kenyans to take advantage of Jitume initiative and earn digital literacy, financial and communication skills. The initiative, which […]

By Nyang’au Araka The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Zeitz Foundation have launched a landmark rhino translocation operation, moving critically endangered eastern black rhinos from Ol Pejeta Conservancy to Segera Conservancy. The event, which took place on Saturday, marks a major step towards establishing one of the largest connected rhino habitats in the world. […]

By Nyang’au Araka Twenty One (21) critically endangered black rhinos will be relocated to a new sanctuary at Segera Conservancy in Laikipia County, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s black rhino recovery efforts. The exercise will kick off this weekend, according to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS). In a statement released Friday, KWS announced that […]

By KPC Reporter Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary Mr. Stephen Isaboke has urged marketing professionals to stay informed about emerging technological trends in order to debunk misleading information. Speaking at the Marketing Society of Kenya (MSK) Chair’s Power Breakfast, Mr. Isaboke emphasized the importance of verifying facts in an era of rapid technological advancement to […]

By KPC Reporter Rongo University has rolled a phased tree-planting initiative in various schools within Migori County in an effort to mitigate climate change risks. In the first phase, 20,000 will be planted, according to Vice Chancellor (VC), Samuel Gudu. Speaking during the launch at Kitere Comprehensive School in Rongo sub-county, Prof Gudu said other […]

By KPC Reporter Various stakeholders convened for the launch of the National Workshop on Early Warnings for All (EW4All) in Nairobi, marking a vital step towards protecting Kenyans from climate-induced disasters. Top government officials who addressed the meeting included Cabinet Secretary (CS) in charge of Environment and Climate Change, Dr Deborah Barasa, and Stephen Isaboke, […]

By Nyang’au Araka The unfolding diplomatic tiff between Kenya and Tanzania is not good news to both nations and by extension the East African Community (EAC). The fallout was first triggered by the arrest and deportation of prominent Kenyans including former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga, and politician Martha Karua who is also a vocal lawyer, […]

By Nyang’au Araka The East African Community (EAC), is a pulsating yet underexplored region. Comprising of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Somalia, Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Uganda, and Tanzania, the region holds immense potential for shared economic growth, social cohesion, and political unity. Citizens of the eight member states have fairly shared cultures, […]