Source: Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) |

The Gambia’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

The Gambia is one of 14 States to be reviewed by the UPR Working Group during its upcoming session from 20 to 31 January 2025

The human rights record of The Gambia will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Tuesday, 21 January 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live.  The Gambia is one of 14 States to be…

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Neosun Energy Expands to Kenya Bringing Affordable Solar Power to Local Enterprises

Over half a billion people in sub-Saharan Africa lack reliable access to electricity, with frequent power outages disrupting operations and driving up energy costs

By Ilya Likhov, CEO, Neosun Energy (www.Neosun.com) Neosun Energy, a global leader in solar energy solutions, has officially entered the Kenyan market. This expansion aims to provide cost-effective and sustainable energy solutions for commercial and industrial (C&I) projects, with system capacities ranging from 200kW to 10MW, tailored to help local businesses with…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Principal Secretary Chairs Senior Management Meeting to Chart 2025 Healthcare Goals

The meeting provided an essential opportunity to reflect on the successes of 2024, address ongoing challenges, and define strategic priorities for 2025 that align with the country’s healthcare objectives

Principal Secretary for the State Department of Medical Services led a senior management meeting to lay the foundation for a productive and transformative year in healthcare delivery.  The meeting provided an essential opportunity to reflect on the successes of 2024, address ongoing challenges, and define strategic priorities for 2025 that…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

African countries must collaborate to build resilient food systems

The President urged African governments to increase their investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, foster research and innovation and accelerate the dissemination of technological solutions

President William Ruto has called on African countries to implement common strategies to build resilient agricultural food systems. The President urged African governments to increase their investments in regional agricultural infrastructure, foster research and innovation and accelerate the dissemination of technological solutions. He also called on international partners to align…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: We will address challenges facing Moi University, President Ruto

The President said he has set up a committee to assess the magnitude of the issues facing the institution and recommend solutions

The financial and management challenges facing Moi University will soon be resolved, President William Ruto has announced. The President said he has set up a committee to assess the magnitude of the issues facing the institution and recommend solutions. “We will put in place an efficient management team and allocate…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Increased Investments in Education have improved Students’ Performance

President Ruto also announced that an additional 20,000 teachers are in the process of being recruited

Increased government investment in education in the past two years has started paying off, President William Ruto has said. The President pointed out that the improved results of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination released on Thursday was evidence of the dividends of investing in schooling. “The teachers…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII Hisayuki’s Visit to Tanzania and Kenya

In both Tanzania and Kenya, State Minister FUJII is scheduled to participate in invesments seminars and exchange views with key government officials

Mr. FUJII Hisayuki, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, is scheduled to visit the United Republic of Tanzania and the Republic of Kenya from January 12 to 18. In both Tanzania and Kenya, State Minister FUJII is scheduled to participate in invesments seminars and exchange views with key government officials, among…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

President William Ruto Inaugurates New Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Campus, Urges Support for Social Health Authority (SHA) Registration in Elgeyo Marakwet

The new campus is set to enhance healthcare education by equipping students with the skills needed to support Universal Health Coverage (UHC) locally and beyond

President William Ruto has officially inaugurated the newly established Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) campus in Kerio Valley, Elgeyo Marakwet County.  The new campus is set to enhance healthcare education by equipping students with the skills needed to support Universal Health Coverage (UHC) locally and beyond. Speaking during the event,…

Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Deputy President Evaluates Taifa Care Progress at Kenyatta National Hospital

The visit reaffirms the government’s dedication to strengthening the health system and ensuring equitable access to quality healthcare through the Taifa Care program

On Wednesday, 8th January 2025, Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki visited Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) to evaluate the implementation of the Taifa Care program under Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) initiative. During the visit, the Deputy President engaged with patients and healthcare workers to identify areas requiring further improvement in service…

Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda in two months

This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday

Kenya and Angola will work together to ensure Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Luanda, Angola, beginning March this year. This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening…