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The 30th Meeting of the ICGLR Regional Committee Against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources opened today in Nairobi, Kenya bringing together delegates from the ICGLR Member States who are committed to transforming the region's natural wealth from sources of conflict into drivers of peace, stability, and sustainable development. The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Mining, @MiBeMa_2022 and Guest of Honour, Mr. Harry Kimtai, while opening the meeting, emphasized Kenya's progress in implementing the Six Tools framework, particularly in strengthening legal frameworks and formalizing the artisanal mining sector.  Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony was graced by speakers from the Government of Kenya, the Conference Secretariat and the Regional Committee on the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources. He also highlighted Kenya's commitment to initiating the Regional Certification Mechanism (RCM) as a critical measure for transparency and accountabil...

Kenya Environment Health and Public Health Practioners Union (KEHPHPU) is a trade union that unifies all public health officers and technicians, to increase their visibility and relevance of environmental health. Kenya Union of Medical Laboratory Officers (KNUMLO) is a trade union representing medical laboratory officers in Kenya, to ensure their rights as professionals are well protected in law.  KEHPHPU and KNUMLO today 28th April 2025 held a briefing on the transition of select public health functions to the Kenya National Public Health Institute (KNPHI). They demanded transparency from the institution and warned of a possible disruption through a threat of a strike by downing tools.  Two public sector unions addressed Ministry of Health (MOH), the head of public service as well as the public service commission over the rush to create KNPHI without involving public participation. They have overlooked the 2010 constitution in total disregard of article 118 and article 196 of...

Petition No E012 of 2024 at the Nakuru Law Courts Laban Omusundi ....... 1st petitioner Katiba Institute ........... 2nd petitioner VERSUS  Nakuru County Government..... 1st respondent County Government of Muranga .. 2nd respondent Office of Controller of Budget. . 3rd respondent CS of National Treasury ..   4th respondent  CS of Education..... 5th respondent National Assembly.... 6th respondent Attorney General..... 7th respondent Senate ...... 8th respondent Controller of Budget did clarify that the conservatory orders issued on 3rd February 2025 will not affect County budgets this current financial year. Despite this clarification, she still refused to approve County Bursary Requisitions for County Governments. Beneficiaries of County Bursaries are unable to resume school this week for lack of school fees.  Muranga County has gone to court but the matter affects all 47 counties since they are all impacted by the actions of the Controller of Budget. Going forw...

Today 21st April 2025, we join changemakers from across Africa at the Regional Workshop on #PositiveMasculinity to challenge harmful gender norms and reimagine leadership grounded in respect, empathy&equity. A safer, inclusive future begins with conversations like these. Gender Equality can’t be achieved by women alone. At the workshop, we’re centering survivor voices & confronting GBV at its roots—patriarchy, silence & toxic masculinity.With dialogue&collective action, we’re nurturing a new kind of masculinity, positive, empathetic&accountable. Women face violence at home, school and workplace with 40% of women aged 19 to 45 years have experienced GBV. Weak enforcement of justice sends a message of impunity to the perpetrators. Positive Masculinity challenges men to become allies in the fight against GBV considering the alarming rise in femicide. They should reject violence and act as champions of change. GBV perpetuates cycles of poverty and strains our justice sy...

  FORESTRY CS MAKES MAIDEN VISIT TO KFS The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Dr. Deborah M. Barasa has today visited the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) on her maiden visit following her appointment to the Ministry by His Excellency the President. The CS who was accompanied by the Principal Secretary for Forestry Mr. Gitonga Mugambi on her familiarisation tour was received by the Chief Conservator of Forests (CCF) Mr. Alex Lemarkoko and the Vice Chairman of the Board Mr. Kunal Chowdhari.  The visit marked her first official engagement with the institution tasked with the sustainable management, conservation, and development of Kenya’s forest resources since taking up her role. During the tour, the CS was taken through the agency’s core operations, forest conservation strategies, and ongoing projects aimed at addressing climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation. She spoke on her commitment to environmental stewardship, regional cli...

Nairobi, Kenya - 15 April 2025 - The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) EPRA) is established under the Energy Act, 2019 as a single-sector regulatory agency responsible for economic and technical regulation of electricity, renewable energy, petroleum sub-sectors, and coal. The core mandates of the Authority include tariff setting and review, licensing, enforcement, dispute resolution, approval of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and Network Service Contracts. The Authority is also mandated to oversee the regulation of the upstream petroleum.  Today, we launched the #KaaSafeMtaani campaign, a bold step towards reshaping Kenya’s energy safety landscape. Backed by the 2025 Energy and Petroleum Safety Awareness Survey, the data reveals a critical gap, nearly 40% of Kenyans feel inadequately informed about safe energy practices, with rural areas disproportionately affected. As we move towards a cleaner, more efficient energy future, we must prioritize safety at every level...