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Mr Abednico Maphuru Director Geospatial Services, during media briefing at RCMRD Headquarters, Nairobi Kenya. The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD), we are set to celebrate our 50th anniversary with key stakeholders and partners on June 16, 2025 . This momentous occasion will be held at the RCMRD headquarters in Nairobi Kasarani area , we commemorate five remarkable decades of leadership in geospatial technologies, Earth observation, and sustainable development across the African continent. Building on the successful engagement with media representatives during the recent Media Breakfast Meeting, RCMRD now turns its attention to bringing together the broader community that has been instrumental in its journey. The golden jubilee celebration promises to be both a reflection on past achievements and a forward-looking dialogue about the future of geospatial science in Africa's development agenda. Since its establishment in 1975, RCMRD has sto...

   Chinese Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Guo Haiyan(left) joined Kenya Railways leadership. The Madaraka Express, Kenya's flagship Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) service, marked eight years of successful operations with a celebratory event at Nairobi Terminus that brought together key stakeholders and partners. The occasion served to reflect on the project's remarkable achievements since its launch in 2017 while charting the way forward for Kenya's rail transport sector.   Chinese Ambassador to Kenya H.E. Guo Haiyan joined Kenya Railways leadership including Chairman Mr. Abdi Bare and Managing Director Mr. Philip J. Mainga (EBS) for an interactive tour of the Nairobi Terminus facilities. The delegation, which included KR Board members, senior management, and Railway Training Institute officials, inspected the modern infrastructure that has made the Madaraka Express a regional benchmark for rail transport. Ambassador Guo hailed the project's impressive safet...

Lagos, Nigeria and Nairobi, Kenya, 10th June 2025.  GoVote, a civic initiative powered by Co-creation Hub (CcHUB), has announced a strategic partnership with the Open Institute to strengthen democratic participation across East and West Africa. The collaboration aims to build resilient civic ecosystems by enhancing citizen awareness, accountability, and long-term engagement in governance beyond election cycles.   Through this alliance, both organizations will equip civil society organizations (CSOs), human rights defenders, policymakers, and public officials with tools and knowledge to foster inclusive democratic processes. The partnership will leverage digital platforms like GoVote.ng and community-driven initiatives such as Somo Africa to bridge information gaps and promote participatory decision-making.   At a time when democracy faces growing challenges, this East-West Africa collaboration represents a critical step toward building inclusive,...

   EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo                Bargoria Nairobi, Kenya, 3rd June 2025 The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged energy sector stakeholders to ramp up investments in research, innovation, and inclusive dialogue as key drivers of universal energy access and sustainable development.   The call was made during the opening of the 6th Annual EPRA Research and Innovation Conference 2025 at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, where industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers gathered to explore solutions for Kenya’s energy future.   EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo Bargoria  emphasized the importance of evidence-based regulation in achieving Kenya’s energy goals.   “ As we gather this week, our collective focus must be on how we can harness research, innovation, and inclusive dialogue to help Kenya realize its ambition for affordable, clean, and...

    May 28, Nairobi, Kenya In a historic move to redefine the continent’s approach to climate action, the Just Transition Platform (JTP) launched its Principles for a Just and Equitable Transition today in Nairobi, Kenya . The framework, developed over three years through collaboration among African policymakers, researchers, and civil society, challenges global one-size-fits-all climate solutions and instead prioritizes African sovereignty, economic justice, and inclusivity.   The launch event, held at the Sarova Panafric Hotel, brought together key voices from across the continent to address the urgent need for a transition that safeguards vulnerable communities and workers. Dr. Pamela Levira of the African Union underscored the importance of centering Africa’s unique realities, stating, " This framework rejects extractive models and ensures that women, youth, and informal workers, those most affected by climate change, are at the heart of our policies...

 Dr. Abidan Mwachi the Chairman of the KMPDU(in black shirt). Nairobi, Kenya – May 27, 2025 Led by Dr. Abidan Mwachi the Chairman of the Kenya Medical Practitioners Pharmacists and Dentists Union(KMPDU), doctors in Kiambu County have officially begun an indefinite strike after the county government failed to address their grievances despite a  21-day notice issued on May 5, 2025. The strike comes after a Nairobi court refused to block the industrial action, dismissing last-minute attempts by the county to obtain an injunction.   " This is a strike that should never have happened," said Dr. Mwachi in a press briefing. " We gave Kiambu County three weeks to engage in meaningful talks, but instead of dialogue, they chose legal threats at the eleventh hour. The court’s decision confirms that our strike is lawful and justified."   The medics are protesting delayed promotions, understaffing, poor working conditions, and unpaid allowances, issues that have...