The Kenyan Report

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino during a media briefing, where he reaffirmed his support for  Edwin Sifuna’s 2027 presidential bid and called for unity within the opposition. By: Gladys Karuga Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has declared his full support for ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna’s bid for the presidency in 2027, while calling for opposition leaders to put aside their differences and unite ahead of the General Election. Babu said his relationship with Sifuna grew stronger during a difficult period within the Orange Democratic Movement, when Sifuna was facing possible suspension from the party. According to Babu, Sifuna sought his advice on whether to travel to Mombasa at the height of the political tensions. He said he advised him against going, and later stood by him after the suspension. Babu said he advised Sifuna to cancel a planned meeting in Narok and instead helped organise a rally in Kitengela, bringing together political contacts and supporters. He said the Kitengela ...

Stakeholders during the Culture of Science Conference 2026 where participants called for increased investment in research, stronger regulatory systems and expanded local manufacturing of medicines and health technologies across Africa. By: Gladys Karuga African governments have been urged to increase investment in research and development, strengthen regulatory systems and expand local manufacturing of medicines and health technologies to improve healthcare and strengthen the continent’s scientific capacity. The call was made at the close of the Culture of Science Conference 2026, held from September 8 to 10 at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, financiers, regulators, innovators, educators, youth, media practitioners and civil society actors from across Africa. The conference was convened by the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) in partnership with Speak Up Africa, Amref Health Africa, Africa Health Research, Innovation a...

Panelists during a KEPRO Media Breakfast in Nairobi, where stakeholders discussed the need for stronger collaboration and communication to drive responsible waste management and advance Kenya’s circular economy. By: Gladys Karuga. The Kenya Extended Producer Responsibility Organization (KEPRO) has called for stronger cooperation among government agencies, manufacturers, consumers, recyclers and the media to translate growing awareness of responsible waste management into concrete action. Speaking during a KEPRO Media Breakfast in Nairobi themed “Shifting Mindsets, Driving Action: Communication as a Catalyst for Kenya’s Circular Economy,” KEPRO Chief Executive Officer James Odongo said the media had a major role to play in influencing how Kenyans understand and respond to environmental challenges.  Odongo said effective storytelling could go beyond creating awareness by influencing people to adopt responsible environmental practices. “We fundamentally believe that the media plays qu...

Matungulu MP Stephen Mutinda Mule (left) and Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD) Founder and Executive Director WEMA WEALTH AFRICA Mary Muia-Mukhwana (right) during the inaugural Culture of Science Conference 2026 at Ole Sereni Hotel, Nairobi. By: Gladys Karuga. The inaugural Culture of Science Conference 2026 has opened in Nairobi, bringing together policymakers, researchers, innovators, civil society organisations, academia, private-sector players, the media and communities to explore how science can be positioned as a key driver of Africa’s health, economic and social development. The three-day conference, taking place from September 8 to 10 at the Ole Sereni Hotel, is convened by the Coalition for Health Research and Development (CHReaD), a pan-African coalition comprising more than 40 organisations working to advance investment in health research, innovation and access to health technologies. The conference seeks to reposition science beyond laboratories and aca...

Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome speaks during a high-level development partners and diplomatic roundtable on the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme. By: Gladys Karuga. The Government is seeking new financing, technical expertise and private-sector partnerships to accelerate the restoration of Nairobi’s rivers, with the first phase of the regeneration programme now between 60 and 70 per cent complete. The progress and next phase of the project were at the centre of a high-level development partners and diplomatic roundtable held in Nairobi on Tuesday, convened by the Nairobi Rivers Commission (NRC) in partnership with UN-Habitat and the Ministry of Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development. The meeting brought together government officials, diplomatic missions, development partners, financial institutions, private-sector representatives and community stakeholders to review progress and explore partnerships for the next phase ...

Mining CS Hassan Ali Joho. The Government has agreed with Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited to establish a technical committee to address outstanding compliance concerns By: Gladys Karuga. The Government and Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited have agreed to form a high-level technical committee to address outstanding compliance issues following the suspension of operations at the mining company. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Ali Joho and executives of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited on Tuesday. The meeting focused on resolving compliance concerns raised by the Ministry and establishing a framework for addressing the outstanding matters between the Government, the company and other affected stakeholders. According to Joho, the technical committee will be jointly led by the Principal Secretary for Mining on behalf of the Ministry and the Chief Executive Officer of Tata Chemicals Magadi Limited on behalf of t...