India-Kenya relations rooted in history, built on trust: Indian envoy
Nairobi, Dec 18 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika on Thursday underscored the deep historical foundations, robust bilateral partnership and future potential of India-Kenya relations. Addressing the Kenyan media, the High Commissioner stated that the partnership had been built not only by governments, but by people — workers, traders, soldiers, journalists, and freedom […]
India and Kenya pledge commitment to greener, more resilient future
Nairobi, Dec 12 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met Kenya’s Environment Minister Deborah Mlongo Barasa on the sidelines of the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) on Friday, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in conservation, climate adaptation, sustainable agriculture and improved environmental governance. India’s High […]
MoS Singh arrives in Kenya for seventh session of UN Environment Assembly
Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh arrived in Kenya on Tuesday to attend the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA), saying that India remains committed to enhancing efforts for environmental conservation and advancing policies of the UN Environment Programme for a sustainable ecosystem. […]
India, Kenya discuss strengthening cooperation in healthcare sector
Nairobi, Dec 9 (IANS) Indian High Commissioner to Kenya Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary of Health, Aden Duale, on Tuesday, and discussed further strengthening between the two nations in healthcare, including pharmaceuticals, pharma manufacturing, equipment, medical devices, and capacity building. The Indian High Commission noted that India is a “trusted and long-standing partner” […]
Kenya battles wildfires in major wildlife parks amid severe drought
Nairobi, March 1 (IANS) Kenyan emergency teams, comprising defence forces and volunteers, have intensified efforts to contain fires sweeping across some of the country’s largest wildlife sanctuaries and protected areas. An update from the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), released late on Friday in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, said that the raging infernos in multiple wildlife […]
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 […]
