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Panelists share insights on BRCA testing and streamlined cancer care pathways during the “Unlocking BRCA” event at Mercure/Pullman Hotel, Nairobi. By: Gladys K   Kenya has introduced a strengthened national pathway that promises faster and more affordable BRCA1 and BRCA2 testing, marking a major step forward in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment. The new system was presented during a high-level medical forum held yesterday at the Mercure/Pullman Hotel in Upper Hill, attended by oncologists, pathologists, surgeons, radiologists and other specialists involved in cancer care. For years, many Kenyans have struggled to access BRCA testing due to high costs, limited facilities and slow turnaround times. These challenges have often delayed diagnosis and prevented patients from receiving targeted treatment when it matters most. The enhanced pathway seeks to reverse that trend by ensuring patients are identified correctly, samples are transported efficiently, and results reach ...

  Children participate in a climate learning session during the launch of the Triple C Campaign at the Kenya Meteorological Department in Nairobi. By: Gladys K Kenya has stepped onto the global stage of climate action with the launch of the Triple C Campaign a new movement connecting Children, Climate, and Conservation during a colourful event at the Kenya Meteorological Department (Kenya Met). The launch, held on World Children’s Day, brought together school children, scientists, environmental groups, teachers, and climate advocates united by one message: children must be at the center of climate change solutions. The global campaign is being driven in Kenya by two leading organizations, the Africa Community of Planetary Partners for Health and Environment (ACOPPHE) and the African Coalition of Communities Responsive to Climate Change (ACCRCC). They are part of a wider international rollout taking place simultaneously in Brazil and Nigeria, making Kenya one of the key African coun...

  Boyd Were (center) addresses the media after the IEBC committee’s decision, reaffirming his call for peaceful campaigns ahead of the Kasipul by-election. (Photo credits) By: Gladys K ODM candidate Boyd Were has reaffirmed his commitment to peace, calm and responsible leadership after the IEBC Electoral Code of Conduct Enforcement Committee issued its determination regarding the deadly violence witnessed in Okondo on 6 November 2025. The incident, which left two people dead and several others injured, prompted the Commission to summon both candidates and issue a series of penalties and directives aimed at restoring order in the constituency. Speaking shortly after the ruling, Boyd Were maintained a composed and measured tone, acknowledging the IEBC’s authority while also expressing reservations about the process. He noted that certain intelligence reports considered by the Committee were not shared with him or his legal team beforehand. “On Monday, we were summoned by the IEBC. ...

Global Fund TB Program workers, joined by KUCO and KNUMLO leaders, gather outside the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi to demand justice, unpaid salaries, and formal absorption into the health system. By: Gladys K  In the heart of Kenya’s healthcare system, a group of dedicated professionals has been waging a silent battle for years. The Global Fund TB Program employees, led by the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers (KUCO) and the Kenya National Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO), have been fighting for their rights and recognition. Despite their significant contributions to reducing tuberculosis incidence and improving treatment outcomes in the country, they have been left in limbo, struggling to make ends meet. The program, which was implemented between 2009 and 2015, employed clinical and laboratory officers to work on the frontlines of Kenya’s fight against TB. These unsung heroes worked tirelessly to ensure that patients received timely diagnosis and treatment, often i...

Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe addresses stakeholders during the high-level agricultural sector meeting held at Pride Inn Hotel in Nairobi.(Photo credits) By: Gladys K Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe Tuesday met with leaders from across Kenya’s agricultural sector to discuss how to reduce rising production costs, fix regulatory challenges, and ease taxation pressures affecting farmers and agribusinesses. The breakfast meeting brought together senior government officials, including Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo, Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr. Paul Ronoh, Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, and Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner for Micro and Small Taxpayers George Obell. The goal was to gather practical proposals ahead of the next budget and find ways to remove barriers affecting farmers and processors. CS Kagwe said the government wants farmers to earn more and stressed that regulations should support, not hinder, productivity. “We a...

Panelists share insights on contract farming, certification, and market opportunities for smallholder farmers during the “Empowering Market Opportunities in Contract Farming” conference at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. By: Gladys K  Stakeholders at the International Conference on Contract Farming (ICCF) in Nairobi have called for urgent reforms to Kenya’s certification and standards framework, which they say continues to hinder the inclusion of smallholder farmers in domestic and international markets. The conference, themed “Empowering Market Opportunities Through Contract Farming,” brought together players from government, development agencies, and the private sector to explore how contract-based agricultural systems can boost value chain integration. Peter Owoko, Director of Policy State Department for Agriculture on behalf of Principal Secretary for Agriculture, Paul Kiprono Rono, addressed the gathering with candid remarks on challenges facing smallholders as they navigat...

Elimu Bora Working Group Policy Advisor Boaz Waruku addresses a press conference convened by the East African Centre for Human Rights (EachRights), in partnership with education stakeholders, to brief the media on the privatization of education in Kenya. (Photo credits) By: Gladys K   The East African Centre for Human Rights (EachRights), in partnership with education stakeholders, has called on the government to take urgent action against the growing privatization of education in Kenya, saying it threatens the right of every child to quality, inclusive and free education. Speaking during a press conference at the Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel in Nairobi, the organization said that education should remain a human right and a public good, not a business for profit. The forum brought together civil society groups, teachers, parents, and policy experts who shared deep concern about how commercial interests are increasingly shaping Kenya’s education system. “Education is a basic human right...

  President William Ruto (right) during the opening of the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on November 10, 2025. (Photo credits) By: Gladys K  The Government of Kenya is stepping up efforts to grow Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) through better access to credit, local manufacturing, and county industrial parks. President Dr. William Ruto said MSMEs are at the heart of Kenya’s economic growth as he opened the 25th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair and Symposium at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. He praised the Hustler Fund for giving small traders and entrepreneurs more financial support, noting that it has so far lent out more than Ksh. 80 billion to over 26 million Kenyans. Borrowers can now access up to Ksh. 150,000 under the new bridge loan plan with low interest rates. “The credit scoring system under the Hustler Fund has made it easier for MSMEs without collateral to get loans from banks and financial ins...

KTF President Major (Rtd) Suleiman Sumba (4th from right) presents the overall trophy won by the Kenya Under-21 team during the just concluded Korean Ambassadors cup in Kampala. By: Gladys K  Kenya has officially confirmed that it is fully ready to host the World Under-21 Taekwondo Championships, which will take place in Nairobi later this year. The international event will bring together more than 1,000 athletes, coaches, and officials from over 140 countries, making it one of the biggest global sporting events ever held in Kenya. The announcement was made by the Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) together with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports during the official unveiling of Team Kenya, made up of eight male and eight female athletes who will represent the country in the tournament. The event will be held under the theme “Taekwondo Values For Climate Action,” which aims to show how sports can support environmental conservation and sustainability. KTF Pr...