Kenya secures funding to tackle climate change challenges
Nairobi, Feb 18 (IANS) The United Nations (UN)-backed Green Climate Fund (GCF) has approved 50 million US dollars for key projects to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable development in Kenya. The initiative, led by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO), represents a significant investment to help vulnerable communities adapt to climate […]
UN announces 15 innovation hubs to fuel digital transformation in Kenya
Nairobi, Feb 7 (IANS) A consortium of United Nations agencies on Thursday, US time, announced the shortlisting of 15 innovation hubs to spur the growth of the digital economy in Kenya while promoting equity and inclusivity. The selection of digital innovation hubs under the Digital Platforms Kenya, a three-year UN initiative, is expected to position […]
Kenyan forum calls for electrifying Africa’s healthcare facilities to ease disease burden
Nairobi, Feb 3 (IANS) Connecting a critical mass of health facilities in Africa with reliable power should be prioritised to enhance response to the continent’s growing disease burden, a forum in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, heard Monday. Senior policymakers, experts, investors, campaigners, and innovators are attending the Energizing Healthcare 2025 summit that runs from Monday […]
Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak
Nairobi, Jan 22 (IANS) Kenya is on high alert after neighbouring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region, a health official said. While Kenya has no reported cases, the country remains at high risk due to significant cross-border movements from Tanzania and other neighbouring nations, said Mary Muthoni, […]
1.8 million Kenyans face food insecurity as arid areas bear brunt
Nairobi, Jan 21 (IANS) The number of Kenyans facing food insecurity and requiring humanitarian assistance remains alarmingly high at 1.8 million, with arid regions continuing to bear the severe effects of climate change, the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) said Tuesday. The NDMA said in a report released in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, that […]
Kenya’s economy projected to grow 5.3 per cent in 2025
Nairobi, Jan 16 (IANS) Kenya’s economy is projected to grow by 5.3 per cent in 2025, according to the National Treasury. In its Budget Policy Statement for 2025, the Treasury said this growth would represent an increase from 4.6 per cent in 2024 and 5.6 per cent in 2023. The country’s economy contracted in 2024 […]
