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After a four-month hiatus and the sacking of a government delegation, the South Sudan peace talks resumed in Nairobi. This latest peace making effort aims to end the prolonged conflict that has severely impacted the African nation's economy. The talks, dubbed Tumaini, involve South Sudan's government and opposition groups that were not part of the 2018 peace agreement, which ended a five-year civil war claiming over 400,000 lives. The discussions began in May with a "commitment declaration" for peace but stalled after President Salva Kiir dismissed the previous government delegation. A new team was appointed but faced travel delays to Nairobi which now thanks to the Kenyan government, have been settled.  Ongoing South-Sudan peace talks in Nairobi In a far reaching event that took place on Wednesday, December 4th at Nairobi’s Glee Hotel, Principal Secretary Korir Siongei, representing Kenya, vowed to support the attainment and implementation of a peace agre...

The African Economic Research Consortium (AERC), in partnership with the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), is holding its 61st Biannual Plenary Session at the Glee Hotel in Nairobi. This year’s session focuses on The FinTech Revolution in Africa, underscoring Africa's crucial role in global financial innovation and its potential for inclusive growth and economic transformation.  AERC Biannual Plenary Session at Glee Hotel The event was inaugurated by Central Bank of Kenya, (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge, on Sunday, December 1st, who emphasized the importance of central bank leadership in navigating Africa’s evolving financial technology landscape both in Kenya and around the continent. Dr. Thugge also emphasized the importance of the groundbreaking mobile money services in Kenya noting it has provided room for financial inclusion and paved the way for further innovations surrounding financial services.  “The government of Kenya has prioritised digitisation and key econ...

Principal Secretary Ministry of Interior, Raymond Omollo, has emphasized the importance of enhancing collective efforts to tackle the widespread issue of illicit arms in Kenya. Speaking in Radisson Blu Upper hill, Nairobi, PS Omollo outlined the government's commitment to reducing the accessibility and availability of illegal weapons, which have long fueled violence and instability across the nation. PS Interior, Raymond Omollo at Radisson Blu Hotel Nairobi, 20th November, 2024 "Kenya believes that by enhancing our collective efforts, we can make substantial progress in reducing the accessibility and availability of illicit arms and curbing their devastating impact on our societies," stated PS Omollo. His remarks come amid ongoing efforts by the Kenyan government to strengthen regional cooperation and strengthen internal measures to combat the proliferation of illegal arms. The Principal Secretary highlighted several key initiatives aimed at addressing the iss...

Karen, Nairobi Press Briefing KELIN and FIDA-Kenya, renowned advocates for health and women's rights, have expressed deep concerns regarding the transition from the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) to the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) under the Social Health Insurance Act, 2023. Despite Article 43 of Kenya's Constitution guaranteeing every person the right to health, including reproductive health, the shift has revealed significant systemic gaps, hindering access to equitable and affordable care for many Kenyans. (Hortense Minishi. Deputy Executive Director KELIN) The rollout of SHIF has been fraught with confusion, lack of public awareness, and insufficient health system preparedness. As a result, many Kenyans remain uninformed about changes to healthcare access, with facilities refusing to offer services, patients detained over unpaid bills, and treatments for chronic illnesses disrupted. These issues disproportionately impact vulnerable populations, inc...

Edukans Kenya has officially launched the ‘Wear The Green Future’ initiative in Nairobi that aims to create a sustainable future by transforming the fashion and textile sector. This will mainly focus on equipping young people with the knowledge and skills needed for sustainability and entrepreneurship, consequently providing job opportunities for the youth and growing the Kenyan economy. Edukans event at Safari Park hotel in Nairobi Speaking to the press after the event, Mary Mugo, Country Director Edukans in Kenya, lauded the efforts of EduKans. “It's more about greening our environment but from the aspect of circularity and sustainability in the textile sector,” Mary Mugo noted. She also expressed Edukans readiness and willingness in bringing young people on board, and especially those struggling with drug and substance abuse. This will not only save them from that menace, but also provide them with an opportunity to grow their careers in the fashion industry.  ...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Kenya’s Special Envoy on Technology, Ambassador Philip Thigo, made a strong case for AI enablers and global finance reforms during the Global AI Summit (GAIN) 2024. Speaking at a high-profile panel session titled "Efforts in Shaping Global AI Governance from the Roadmap for Digital Cooperation to the Global Digital Compact," Ambassador Thigo underscored the importance of bridging the digital divide for countries in the Global South and securing the necessary resources for AI investments, particularly in sectors critical to sustainable development. Amb. Thigo during a panel discussion in Riyadh In a discussion alongside other fellow UN Secretary General’s Advisory Body, including Dr. Latifa Al-Abdulkarim, Member of the Shura Council and Assistant Professor at King Saud University, Nighat Dad, Executive Director of the Digital Rights Foundation in Pakistan, Dr. Nazneen Rajani, CEO of Collinear AI, and Under Secretary General Amandeep Singh Gill,...