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Rwanda Collaborates with East African Community on El Niño Preparedness

Rwanda Collaborates with East African Community on El Niño Preparedness

Rwanda, represented by Minister Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, participated in an Extra-Ordinary Joint Sectoral Council meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, focused on regional preparedness and response to the anticipated El Niño phenomenon. The meeting brought together East African Community (EAC) Partner States to enhance cooperation and coordinate measures against potential climate-related hazards. Minister Murasira highlighted Rwanda's vulnerability to climate-related events such as floods, landslides, and strong winds, noting that the country has already begun experiencing some impacts of extreme weather. He emphasized the necessity of collective action, timely information sharing, and proactive preparedness to address these cross-border challenges. The discussions aimed to provide strategic direction for coordinated regional action, building on technical preparations by permanent secretaries, senior officials, and experts from Partner States and the EAC Secretariat.

GISD Alliance to Host Investment Roundtable in Nairobi, Kenya, Focusing on Private Finance for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

GISD Alliance to Host Investment Roundtable in Nairobi, Kenya, Focusing on Private Finance for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

GISD Alliance to Host Investment Roundtable in Nairobi, Kenya, Focusing on Private Finance for Infrastructure and Clean Energy

International Labour Organization Conference Calls for Renewed Global Action on Universal Social Protection

International Labour Organization Conference Calls for Renewed Global Action on Universal Social Protection

The International Labour Organization (ILO) recently hosted a global conference in Geneva, emphasizing the urgent need for renewed action on universal social protection. The event, titled 'Universal Social Protection in a Changing World: Advancing Social Development and Decent Work,' brought together governments, workers' and employers' organizations, international institutions, and civil society representatives. Participants stressed that translating political commitments and national strategies into reality is crucial for achieving universal social protection. The conference, organized by the ILO, the World Bank, and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung under the Global Partnership for Universal Social Protection (USP2030), focused on strengthening political commitment, national policies, and an enabling global environment for social protection. Discussions highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive approach that supports pathways from cash transfers to decent and productive employment with social security. Ac...

Death toll rises to 5 in Nairobi collapsed building tragedy after 3 bodies are found

Death toll rises to 5 in Nairobi collapsed building tragedy after 3 bodies are found

Authorities have retrieved three more bodies from the debris of a collapsed building in Nairobi, Kenya, bringing the confirmed death toll to five

INTERPOL Strengthens Cooperation with DCI Headquarters in Nairobi to Combat International Crime

INTERPOL Strengthens Cooperation with DCI Headquarters in Nairobi to Combat International Crime

INTERPOL, the International Criminal Police Organization, is enhancing its collaborative efforts with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. A delegation of INTERPOL officials, led by Stephen Fry, visited the DCI Headquarters to discuss strategies for strengthening cooperation in the fight against international crime. INTERPOL, founded in 1923 and headquartered in Lyon, France, facilitates police cooperation among its 196 member countries. The organization's core functions include maintaining a secure global communications network, providing capacity building and training, supporting cross-border investigations, offering operational support, managing police databases, and conducting investigative analysis. INTERPOL focuses on combating various forms of crime, including corruption and counterfeit currency. Kenya hosts two key INTERPOL offices: the Regional Bureau for Eastern Africa and the National Central Bureau (NCB) Nairobi, underscoring its strategic importance ...

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer Leads Delegation to Africa for Economic Partnerships

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer Leads Delegation to Africa for Economic Partnerships

St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer Leads Delegation to Africa for Economic Partnerships

The Moth Returns to Nairobi with 'Now or Never' Storytelling Event Featuring Five African Storytellers

The Moth Returns to Nairobi with 'Now or Never' Storytelling Event Featuring Five African Storytellers

The Moth Returns to Nairobi with 'Now or Never' Storytelling Event Featuring Five African Storytellers

Kenyan Waste Pickers Face Severe Health Risks Amidst Global Plastic Crisis

Kenyan Waste Pickers Face Severe Health Risks Amidst Global Plastic Crisis

In Nairobi, Kenya, thousands of waste pickers at the Dandora landfill site are enduring severe health risks while attempting to salvage recyclable materials from the 2,000 tonnes of waste dumped daily. These vulnerable workers frequently suffer injuries from sharp objects and are exposed to toxic fumes, highlighting the human cost of recycling in a country where the industry is still developing. Globally, 460 million tonnes of plastic are produced annually, yet only 9% of this total is recycled, according to the United Nations. Kenya, a pioneer in banning plastic bags on the African continent, faces a significant challenge in managing its waste, with only 7% of the plastic at Dandora being successfully recycled despite the immense efforts of these workers.

Law Society of Kenya Protests Abduction of Lawyer Abshir Abdi, Demands Accountability from Security Agencies

Law Society of Kenya Protests Abduction of Lawyer Abshir Abdi, Demands Accountability from Security Agencies

Lawyers in Nairobi, led by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), staged protests on November 6, demanding answers regarding the disappearance of city lawyer Abshir Ahmedsadak Abdi. The demonstration began at Milimani Law Courts and proceeded towards Vigilance House. LSK President Charles Kanjama called for advocates, human rights defenders, and the public to join the march, seeking Abdi's safe return and accountability from security agencies. Abdi was reportedly abducted on November 1 along Muchai Drive, with CCTV footage showing armed men forcing him into a vehicle. The LSK has joined habeas corpus proceedings at the High Court, which directed government officials and security agencies, including the Inspector General of Police, Director of Criminal Investigations, National Intelligence Service Director-General, and Interior Cabinet Secretary, to produce Abdi in court and explain his disappearance. Reports indicate that police officers have suggested Abdi might be involved in an alleged extortion network, a cla...

President Ruto Urges Businesses to Offer Internships, Citing Personal Farm Program

President Ruto Urges Businesses to Offer Internships, Citing Personal Farm Program

President Ruto Urges Businesses to Offer Internships, Citing Personal Farm Program

William Mary Professor Connects Dance to Conservation Efforts in Kenya

William Mary Professor Connects Dance to Conservation Efforts in Kenya

Leah Glenn, William R. Kenan, Jr. Professor of Dance at William & Mary, is collaborating with conservation researchers to explore the intersection of dance and conservation in Kenya. Inspired by human-wildlife conflicts observed during a trip to Nairobi, Professor Glenn is integrating these themes into her dance curriculum and choreography. During her visit, she taught ballet classes at Lifespring Christian Academy in Nairobi, a school supported by Dance Centre Kenya, which provides free ballet lessons to underserved youth. She also engaged with the Maasai community in Amboseli National Park, learning about their challenges with land and water use, and identifying parallels between these conflicts and the expressive potential of dance. This initiative aims to use movement as a means of communication to bridge cultural differences and foster community building around conservation issues.

Kenya Government Mandates GS1 Standards for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers by December 2026

Kenya Government Mandates GS1 Standards for Pharmaceutical Manufacturers by December 2026

The Kenyan government has set a deadline of December 31, 2026, for all pharmaceutical manufacturers to comply with internationally recognized GS1 standards. This directive is part of broader digital reforms aimed at enhancing medicine safety, authenticity, traceability, and accountability within Kenya's pharmaceutical supply chain. The announcement was made by the Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Dr. Ouma Oluga, during a Health Products and Technologies (HPT) Stakeholder Breakfast Meeting in Nairobi. The initiative seeks to establish end-to-end visibility of health products, from manufacturing to patient delivery, to combat falsified and substandard medicines, strengthen regulatory oversight, and build public confidence in medical product quality. Products supplied through the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA) will also be required to meet specific product identification and data standards. The Digital Health Agency (DHA) is spearheading this initiative in collaboration with other health direc...