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The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR)
Source: The African Union – Interafrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) |

Mainstreaming Progressive Control Pathways for Animal Trypanosomiasis in Africa

Animal Trypanosomiasis remains a significant constraint to animal health and food security in most African countries

Today, the Inter African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) begins a three-day pivotal workshop in Mombasa, Kenya. This event is organized in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and supported by the European Commission's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program through the COMBAT project.…

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya
Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Ambassador Guo Haiyan meets with Mr. Michael Munyao

Amb. Guo highly commended the CAFA-K for actively enhancing the understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Kenyan people, and for promoting exchanges and cooperation between the two countries

On March 21, H.E. Ambassador Guo Haiyan met with Mr. Michael Munyao, Chairman of the China Africa Friendship Association - Kenya Chapter (CAFA-K). Mr. Zhang Zhizhong, Minister Counsellor of the Chinese Embassy, and Hon. Beatrice Elachi, Secretary General of the CAFA-K attended the meeting. Amb. Guo highly commended the CAFA-K for actively enhancing the understanding and friendship between the…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya Marks World Oral Health Day with Launch of Community Oral Health Department at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Mosoriot

The launch of the Community Oral Health Department at KMTC Mosoriot marks a major milestone in building Kenya’s oral healthcare workforce

Kenya today marked World Oral Health Day by reinforcing its commitment to strengthening oral healthcare, highlighted by the launch of the Community Oral Health Department at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) Mosoriot.  Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, accompanied by Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni, and…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Oral Health During World Oral Health Day 2025 Celebrations in Makueni

The national observance served as a platform to reaffirm cross-sectoral collaboration in tackling oral health challenges and ensuring equitable access to care for all Kenyans

Kenya on Thursday joined the global community in marking World Oral Health Day, with national celebrations held at Nduluku Comprehensive School in Makueni County. The event, themed “A Happy Mouth Is… A Happy Mind,” highlighted the critical link between oral health, mental wellness, and overall quality of life.   Dr. Rebecca Kiptui, Acting…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, African Development Bank Group President, delivers the keynote address for the Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Africa Conference, held 17-18 March 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya
    • Vice President for Agriculture, Human ad Social Development, Dr. Beth Dunford, pushed for a collaborative approach amongst partners to achieve a common goal during her opening remarks, on 17 March 2015
    • African Development Bank mulls $500 million facility to mobilize financing for smallholder farmers
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

African Development Bank Mulls $500 Million Facility to Mobilize Financing for Smallholder Farmers

The Bank has approved 77 projects valued at $3.9 billion to support the implementation of Country Food and Agriculture Delivery Compacts across 32 countries, with an additional $1.72 billion in planned approvals this year

African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina has announced plans to launch a $500 million facility designed to unlock $10 billion in financing for smallholder farmers and small agribusiness enterprises across Africa.  Speaking at the High-Level Conference on Scaling Finance for Smallholder Farmers in Nairobi, Adesina revealed that…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya and the United States (U.S.) Strengthen Collaboration on Health Systems and Commodity Security

The Cabinet Secretary welcomed U.S. support in technology transfer, supply chain strengthening, and expanding market access for Kenyan-made health products

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, met with a U.S. Congressional Delegation at KEMSA to strengthen Kenya-U.S. collaboration in health systems, commodity procurement, and public health interventions.   Dr. Barasa emphasized Kenya’s focus on self-reliance in health commodity procurement and local pharmaceutical manufacturing to reduce import dependency and ensure…

Ministry of Health, Kenya
Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya to Host Landmark Global Healthcare Expo in October 2025

The event aligns with Kenya’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) agenda, reinforcing the country’s position as a leader in healthcare innovation and investment in Africa

Kenya is set to host the World Health Conference and Expo by Informa Markets in October 2025 in Nairobi, marking the first major global healthcare expo in East Africa. This event will provide a platform to showcase Kenya’s healthcare innovations, investment opportunities, and advancements in medical technology. With evolving global disease patterns…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Dr. Akinwumi Adesina receives the prestigious honor of the Chief of the Order of Golden Heart from Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto (1)
    • Dr. Akinwumi Adesina receives the prestigious honor of the Chief of the Order of Golden Heart from Kenyan President Dr. William Samoei Ruto (2)
    • “I am proud of the journey we started together ten years ago; I can see its fruits. Kenyans can feel its benefits,” President Ruto told Adesina who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs Grace Yemisi Adesina
    • “Since I was elected President, the Bank has financed a total of 57 projects, with total financing commitment of $4.44 billion
    • “Dr Adesina transformed the African Development Bank into a globally recognized institution for financial innovation and development impact and under his leadership, the Bank’s general capital grew from $93 billion to $318 billion”
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Source: African Development Bank Group (AfDB) |

Kenya’s President Ruto awards African Development Bank’s Adesina highest national honour

Dr Adesina becomes the 20th recipient of the honour that was established in 1967 and first awarded to Kenya’s founding father and former President, H.E. Jomo Kenyatta

“I am proud of the journey we started together ten years ago; I can see its fruits. Kenyans can feel its benefits,” President Ruto “What a great honour! What a rare privilege! What a historic recognition!” Adesina Kenya’s President H.E. William Samoei Ruto has conferred the country’s highest honour, Chief…

United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
Source: United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) |

Enhancing public asset management practices in Kenya

A new report highlights the role infrastructure asset management can play in driving sustainable development in the country

Kenya's Infrastructure Asset Management Enabling Environment Roadmap Action Plan proposes clear recommendations to enhance the country’s national public asset management practices. UNOPS, the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA) and the UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) worked in close collaboration with Kenya's State Department for Public Works…

International Monetary Fund (IMF)
Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff Concludes Visit to Kenya

The IMF has received a formal request for a new program from the Kenyan authorities and will engage with them going forward

A staff team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Ms. Haimanot Teferra, visited Nairobi during March 6-14, 2025. At the conclusion of the visit, Ms. Teferra issued the following statement: “The mission team engaged with the Kenyan authorities on recent developments and the macroeconomic outlook. The Kenyan authorities…

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