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Participants during the launch of KNCHR advisories on human rights defenders, uniting state agencies, civil society, partners and media to push for a more inclusive and accountable Kenya. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has sounded the alarm over what it describes as a worsening climate of fear for human rights defenders across the country, warning that threats, harassment, and criminalisation are increasingly undermining democratic space. Speaking during the launch of a new advisory titled Defending the Defenders , KNCHR Chairperson   said the last few years have been marked by escalating risks for those who stand up for justice, from community activists and grassroots organisers to journalists and lawyers. “We have documented cases where defenders have been subjected to arbitrary arrests, intimidation and surveillance simply because of the work they do,” the Chairperson   said. “When defenders are silenced, entire co...

Officials from the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) and the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Secretariat address the press in Nairobi on health sector grievances and unfulfilled promises by county government. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya’s public health system is on the edge of a nationwide shutdown after the Health Union Caucus gave county governments a week to resolve long-standing grievances or face a coordinated strike across all 47 counties. The caucus, which brings together seven unions, accused county governments of deliberately undermining workers through salary delays, refusal to absorb staff under national health programs into permanent terms, and failure to implement salary reviews approved by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC). “Our members have endured unnecessary hardship. The SRC gave clear advisories, the Public Service Commission directed the absorption of UHC and Global Fund staff, and even the President confirmed the government’s commitme...

Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno, speaking during a media briefing on Mazingira Day 2025 preparations in Nairobi. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Preparations are underway for Mazingira Day 2025, which will be commemorated on October 10 under the theme “Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry announced that this year’s focus will be on planting fruit trees in primary schools across the country as part of efforts to link environmental restoration with nutrition, education, and livelihoods. Mazingira Day was established in 2024 after amendments to the Public Holidays Act replaced Utamaduni Day with a new national day dedicated to the environment. Since then, it has become the country’s flagship platform for environmental awareness and citizen action. During a media briefing in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K....

Participants during the “Research Findings on Technology-Facilitated Violence Against Women and Girls (TFVAWG) in Kenya and Nigeria” roundtable gather for a group photo at Emara Ole Sereni, Nairobi. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Lawyers, researchers and women’s rights activists from Kenya and Nigeria met at Emara Ole Sereni to present new research and press for urgent legal, platform and service reforms to tackle technology-facilitated violence against women and girls. The event brought together civil society groups, researchers and lawmakers to map tactics used to silence and harm women online and to agree practical next steps for cross border collaboration. “The same tools that should open opportunity are being used to silence, shame and endanger women,” one organiser said, warning that online harassment, image based abuse and doxxing are increasingly being turned into tools for blackmail and offline intimidation. Abiola Akiyode-Afolabi of WARDC described the human cost behind the...

Members of Women Collective Kenya (WCK) address the press during the commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day 2025, calling for urgent reforms to expand access to safe and legal abortion services . By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Women Collective Kenya (WCK) marked International Safe Abortion Day 2025 with a strong call to government and policymakers to urgently address the barriers that continue to deny women and girls access to safe and legal abortion services. The commemoration, held on September 28 under the theme “Safe Abortion is Life-saving Healthcare!” , was dedicated to reaffirming that abortion is not only a health service but a fundamental right that should be protected under the law. Citing findings from a 2023 report by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), the Ministry of Health, and the Guttmacher Institute, WCK highlighted the scale of the problem. The study recorded about 792,694 induced abortions in Kenya in 2023, with more than 304,000...

Waridi, founder of Waridi Foundation during the 4th Annual Lamu7s Rugby Tournament at Tiger Ground, Lamu, where sport, sustainability, and tourism were celebrated. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  The 4th Annual Lamu7s Rugby Tournament, organized by Waridi Foundation, took place over the weekend at Tiger Ground in Lamu County, bringing together sport, sustainability, and tourism in a celebration that attracted over 1,000 spectators. The tournament, which had 12 registered teams, saw only four Lamu7s, Mpeketoni Girls Rugby Team, Young Cubs Mpeketoni, and Malindi Turtles compete after logistical challenges affected participation. Malindi Turtles continued their dominance, defeating Lamu7s 12–0 and retaining their title as the most successful team in the history of Waridi Foundation tournaments. In a shift from previous years, organizers awarded all participating teams. The winners received Ksh. 20,000, while each of the other teams walked away with Ksh. 5,000 as a way of encouraging tal...

  Participants take to the streets of Nairobi during the 2025 National PPH Run, uniting in a spirited call to end preventable maternal deaths.(Photo credits) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Africa’s momentum to end preventable maternal deaths reached a historic peak this weekend as Kenya hosted the second edition of the End Postpartum Hemorrhage (PPH) Run. Thousands of participants took to the streets in Nairobi and across seven counties, joined by parallel events in other African countries, in a united call to stop mothers from dying while giving life. The event came at a time of renewed global focus on maternal health, with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation recently committing $2.5 billion to neglected women’s health conditions, including postpartum hemorrhage  the leading cause of maternal deaths worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa continues to bear the heaviest burden, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all global maternal deaths. In Kenya alone, more than 3,000 mother...

  Public Service International representative speaks out in solidarity with striking university staff, urging urgent government action. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Public Service International (PSI) has expressed outrage over the prolonged lecturers’ strike that has paralyzed learning in public universities across Kenya, accusing the government of dragging its feet in resolving the crisis. Speaking during a press briefing, PSI’s representative said the continued impasse was unacceptable and a direct violation of workers’ rights and students’ constitutional entitlement to education. “The government must stop taking university workers for granted. This strike is not about luxury; it is about dignity, fair pay, and respect for the people who hold the future of this nation in their classrooms,” the official said. The strike, which has entered its third week, has disrupted academic calendars, left thousands of students stranded, and thrown families into uncertainty. University ...

Uhuru Kenyatta during the Jubilee Party National Delegates Convention 2025 at Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, Nairobi. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Jubilee Party today held its National Delegates Convention (NDC) at Jockey Club, Ngong Racecourse, where former President Uhuru Kenyatta rallied members to embrace unity, discipline, and renewal as the party seeks to reposition itself ahead of the next general elections. Addressing hundreds of delegates and leaders in attendance, Uhuru reflected on the turbulence the party has endured in recent years but urged members not to be swayed by bitterness or political attacks. "Winning and losing taught me never to be driven by bitterness or anger, because it distracts us from vision," he said to a loud cheer from the floor. The former Head of State defended Jubilee’s track record, citing landmark achievements under his administration. “We connected over 70 percent of households to electricity, abolished maternity fees through the...

Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Deputy Director at the Aga Khan University’s Brain and Mind Institute, participates in a discussion on the findings of a groundbreaking study that revealed high PTSD rates among Kenyan adults. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   A recent study conducted by the Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute (BMI) has shed light on the prevalence of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) in Kenya, revealing that more than half of Kenyan adults have likely experienced PTSD at some point in their lives. The study, which explored genetic factors that predispose individuals to trauma-related disorders, found that 55% of Kenyan adults have experienced PTSD, with women and young people carrying the greatest burden. Led by Prof. Lukoye Atwoli, Deputy Director at the BMI, the Genetics of PTSD in African Ancestry Populations (GPAA) study recruited 4,000 participants from across Nairobi, collecting both clinical data and DNA samples to examine links between trauma exposure, mental...

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka with party officials and newly unveiled Wiper Patriotic Front candidates during the launch in Nairobi ahead of the November 27, 2025 by-elections .(Photo credits) By:Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kalonzo Musyoka has unveiled the Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) candidates who will fly the party’s flag in the upcoming November 27, 2025 by-elections, presenting the team as a symbol of renewal and a fresh start for his political movement. Introducing two parliamentary candidates and six MCA aspirants , Kalonzo said the selection represents the aspirations of diverse communities and signals the party’s readiness to compete with energy and integrity. “We believe leadership is about service, integrity, and standing with the people in every corner of our country,” he said. “That is why we present candidates who truly reflect the hopes of their communities.” Among the candidates are Samuel Kombe Nzai for Magarini Constituency in Kilifi County and Dayon Mbare for Ka...

Somali Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle (center) addresses the media in Nairobi after hosting Mogadishu City Club at the Somali Embassy, where he called for peace, respect, and unity through football. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Somali Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, has called for calm, mutual respect, and the preservation of sportsmanship following incidents that overshadowed Mogadishu City Club’s recent match in Nairobi. In a heartfelt address at the Somali Embassy on Wednesday, Ambassador Abdulle warmly welcomed Mogadishu City Club to the mission, describing their visit as a reflection of resilience and a testament to the strength of Somali sports. He praised the team’s presence in Kenya as a source of inspiration for countless young fans back home. “We are deeply mindful of the unfortunate incidents that followed the recent match,” the Ambassador said. “We regret and firmly condemn the actions of a few individuals whose behavior oversha...

Members of the Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group address the press raising alarm over corruption in counties and calling for judicial accountability, transparent e-procurement, and genuine public participation. (Photo credits) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya’s devolution project is being hollowed out by corruption, weak oversight, and tokenistic governance, a coalition of civil society groups has warned, accusing state institutions of betraying the promise of the 2010 Constitution. The Kenya Devolution Civil Society Working Group (KD-CSO WG) said on Tuesday that county governments are “collapsing under the weight of impunity,” with citizens left to endure failing health services, stalled projects, and persistent water shortages despite billions of shillings in devolved funds. At the centre of the crisis, they claimed, is the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), which they accused of repeatedly failing to pursue high-profile graft cases tied to counti...

Members of RUPHA address the media in Nairobi, highlighting the crisis facing hospitals and the status of healthcare in the country.” By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya’s healthcare sector has been thrown into uncertainty after private and faith-based hospitals announced they will no longer extend credit services to the Social Health Authority (SHA). The facilities say they are drowning in debt and unpaid claims that have crippled operations nationwide. The suspension, declared by the Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA), affects more than 700 hospitals across the country. RUPHA said the drastic measure follows years of unresolved grievances with SHA and the expiry of a two-week notice that had been issued earlier this month. “Kenya’s hospitals are on the verge of collapse. Essential supplies are running out, staff morale is breaking, and patients are increasingly exposed to out-of-pocket payments,” RUPHA said in its statement. “If the private and faith...

Jimi Wanjigi (left) and Senior Counsel Paul Muite (second left), alongside other Safina Party officials, during the leadership meeting in Nairobi where key resolutions on the party’s future direction and leadership transition were made. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  The Safina Party has ushered in a new era of leadership after businessman and political strategist Jimi Wanjigi officially took over from Senior Counsel Paul Muite , who has led the party for years. The transition was marked in a colorful event that brought together party supporters, political observers, and members of the media. In his farewell remarks, Paul Muite praised the resilience of the party since its founding in 1995, noting that it had stood firm in advocating for democracy and justice during some of Kenya’s most turbulent political moments. “Safina has always been a voice for democracy, rule of law, and fairness. It is time for a new generation of leadership to carry this torch forward,” Muite said as he f...

  Strategic Nest Corporation Head of Secretariat, Samuel Njuguna Kariuki (right), flanked by his team, addresses the media during the unveiling of the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards honorees at the Garden Estate headquarters in Nairobi. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Africa’s leadership and corporate excellence took center stage today as Strategic Nest Corporation (SNC) announced the honorees of the 2025 Strategic Business & Leadership Awards (SBLA 2025) . The recognition, described as one of the continent’s most rigorous and credible platforms, seeks to spotlight leaders and institutions shaping Africa’s future through innovation, service, and transformative impact. Speaking during the press briefing at the Garden Estate headquarters of SNC, the Head of Secretariat, Samuel Njuguna Kariuki , described the announcement as a proud milestone in celebrating Africa’s true change-makers. “This recognition is not bought, not lobbied for, and not voted on. It is e...

  Wycliffe Oparanya, Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Development (second left), addresses the media during the launch of the NYOTA entrepreneurship training in Kakamega, part of the Western Kenya cluster rollout. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Government of Kenya, working in partnership with the World Bank, has begun rolling out the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, a five-year initiative designed to uplift vulnerable young people by creating jobs, expanding incomes, and promoting a culture of savings across the country. The ambitious project targets more than 800,000 youth between the ages of 18 and 29, and up to 35 years for Persons with Disabilities, with a strong focus on those with limited formal education and restricted access to economic opportunities. Spread across all 1,450 wards nationwide, NYOTA is expected to have a wide-reaching impact, laying the foundation for sustainable youth economic empowerment. Earlier toda...

Members of Bunge Mashinani Initiative mobilize residents in Kiambu as they collect signatures to petition the national government over the prolonged doctors’ strike that has crippled healthcare services in the county. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Residents of Kiambu County have launched a citizen-driven initiative to demand an end to the prolonged doctors’ strike that has paralyzed public hospitals in the region for over 100 days. The strike, described as one of the longest ever witnessed in Kenyan history, has left thousands of patients without access to essential medical services, sparking outrage among families and civil society groups. Speaking during the launch of the initiative, members of the Bunge Mashinini Initiative a grassroots movement championing social accountability said they had begun collecting signatures across the twelve sub-counties of Kiambu to petition the national government to intervene. The group argued that the county leadership had failed to take decisiv...

(Photo credits ) By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was a scene of celebration today as Balozi Co-operative Savings & Credit Society Ltd marked its 50th anniversary in a grand golden jubilee attended by members, staff, leaders, and invited dignitaries. The event captured both the pride of past achievements and the optimism of a future yet to be written. From its founding in 1975 as a small co-operative serving members from embassies and international organizations, Balozi SACCO has grown into a strong financial institution with assets worth billions of shillings and nearly 5,000 members. The day’s speakers reflected on this remarkable journey with a mix of gratitude and resolve. “Balozi SACCO’s story is one of resilience, trust, and shared prosperity,” said the Chairperson. “What began as a modest idea 50 years ago has now become a pillar of financial stability for thousands of members and their families.” The Chief Executive Office...

Daikin India CEO and Chairman Mr. KJ Jawa (center) alongside fellow executives and partners pose for a group photo during the inauguration of Daikin’s new Nairobi office. By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Global air-conditioning giant Daikin Industries has taken a bold step to cement its footprint in Africa with the official opening of a new office in Nairobi. The facility, situated on the 8th floor of One Africa Place, marks a strategic milestone for Daikin Airconditioning India Pvt. Ltd. (DAIPL), a subsidiary of Daikin Industries Ltd., Japan, and reflects the company’s long-term commitment to the continent’s rapidly growing HVAC market. The new Nairobi office is more than a regional hub. It houses a state-of-the-art showroom where customers, partners, and industry stakeholders can experience Daikin’s product strength firsthand, including its portfolio of cutting-edge, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly air-conditioning solutions. The facility will also serve as a central ...

“Stakeholders seated during the opening of the Africa MICE Summit & Awards 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, Nairobi.” By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  Kenya today opened the Africa MICE Summit & Awards 2025 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), bringing together a powerhouse gathering of industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and innovators from across Africa and beyond. With the theme “Catalysing Trade and Investment in Africa through MICE,” the summit serves as a pivotal platform to chart the future of the continent’s Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) industry — especially within the broader context of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Delegations from over 15 countries, including Tanzania, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Russia, are converging on Nairobi to explore new partnerships and unlock MICE-driven economic opportuni...

“ HassConsult Co-CEO Sakina Hassanali (left) presents the 2025 Special Report in Nairobi, highlighting Kenya’s world-leading property returns compared to nine global markets.” By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter   Kenya’s housing market is outpacing international peers by a wide margin, delivering investment returns that remain unmatched globally, according to a new Special Report by HassConsult. The study, which compared property price growth and rental yields in Kenya, South Africa, the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Switzerland, Singapore and Australia, shows that Kenya’s residential property sector continues to grow at a markedly higher trajectory, driven by strong domestic demand. Since 2000, property prices in Kenya have surged by 425 per cent, far ahead of the 201 per cent growth in the USA, 151 per cent in France, and 122 per cent in Singapore. In the year to June 2025, Kenya recorded a 7.8 per cent increase in property prices, the highest among all the markets analysed. Australia c...

  “ KenyanNurse Consultants Ltd together with  Kenya Progressive Nurses Association addressing the media during the signing of memorandum of understanding in Nairobi. ” By: Glad Tv Kenya reporter  KenyanNurse Consultants Ltd and the Kenya Progressive Nurses Association (KPNA) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) intended to expand training opportunities, continuing professional development (CPD) and pathways to international licensure for Kenyan nurses. The agreement, announced by KenyanNurse in a public statement, sets out a framework for joint training programmes, CPD delivery, and support for nurses seeking internationally recognised qualifications. The partners said the arrangement aims to strengthen clinical skills, improve examination preparedness for foreign licensure where applicable, and widen career opportunities for members across Kenya’s counties. “This MoU signing marks a historic moment for nursing in Kenya — opening new pathways and stren...