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  Young Innovators Challenge Expands Support for Youth-Led Climate Solutions KCDF Executive Director Grace Maingi addresses participants during the Young Environmentalist Innovation Challenge (YEIC) award ceremony at Nairobi Serena Hotel. By Fride Amiani The Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF), in partnership with the I&M Foundation, has launched the fourth cohort of the Young Innovators Challenge (YIC), reaffirming its commitment to empowering young people to develop innovative solutions that address climate change, environmental conservation and sustainable development. The programme was unveiled during an awards ceremony in Nairobi on Friday, where the two organizations announced an expanded multi-grant initiative that will support 16 youth-led innovations comprising 10 organizations and six individual innovators. The beneficiaries are developing practical solutions to environmental and climate challenges while creating sustainable livelihoods for communities. The ...

Kenya Seeks Donor Funding to Fast-Track Forest Restoration and Green Economy Principal Secretary for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi addresses participants during the Donor Round Table Breakfast Forum on Forestry Improvement in Kenya at Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi on July 22, 2026. By Fride Amiani NAIROBI, July 22, 2026 - The Government has intensified efforts to mobilise development partners, the private sector and conservation agencies to finance large-scale forest restoration programmes, saying increased investment in degraded landscapes is essential for combating climate change, creating jobs and improving rural livelihoods. Speaking during the Donor Round Table Breakfast Forum on Forestry Improvement in Kenya at the Fairmont The Norfolk Hotel in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi said forest and ecosystem restoration should be viewed as a strategic investment that supports economic growth, food security and climate resilience. He noted that Kenya's Ar...

  KEMRI Seeks Greater Government Support to Commercialise Health Innovations By Fride Amiani NAIROBI, July 22, 2026 - The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has called for increased government funding, stronger policy support and legislative reforms to accelerate health research, commercialise locally developed innovations and strengthen the country's preparedness against emerging and re-emerging diseases. The appeal was made during an oversight and budget implementation visit by the Parliamentary Health Committee at KEMRI headquarters in Nairobi, where the institute's leadership and lawmakers reviewed the institution's progress, funding needs and future priorities. Speaking during the visit, KEMRI Director-General Prof. Elijah Songok said the engagement provided an opportunity to assess how public resources allocated to the institution had been utilised, evaluate the implementation of key programmes and identify areas requiring additional government support. ...

Sudi Defends Government, Urges Peace and National Unity Amid Heightened Political Tensions Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi addresses journalists during a press conference in Kapsabet on July 19, 2026. By Fride Amiani July 19, 2026  Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi has called on Kenyans to embrace peace, safeguard national unity, and resolve political differences through constitutional means, saying the country's progress depends on stability and respect for the rule of law. Speaking during a press briefing at his Kapseret residence on Sunday, the outspoken legislator appealed to citizens to remain calm despite the country's charged political atmosphere, emphasizing that peace should remain a shared national responsibility. Sudi urged Kenyans from all walks of life to reject violence and destruction of property, arguing that disagreements over political and governance issues should be addressed through dialogue and democratic institutions rather than confrontation. "We must ...

UDA Vows to Stay the Course After Ol Kalou By-Election Defeat. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar addresses the media during a press briefing on the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election. By Fride Amiani The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accepted the outcome of the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, congratulating the winning candidate while reaffirming its commitment to contest elections in every part of the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking during a press briefing on Friday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar thanked the people of Ol Kalou for turning out in large numbers to exercise their democratic right, noting that the approximately 57 per cent voter turnout was impressive for a by-election.  He congratulated the winner, Sammy Douglas Kamau Waweru, on his victory and also commended UDA candidate Samuel Mushina Nyaga for what he described as a brave and determined campaign despite the political challenges the party faced in the constituency...

Habitat for Humanity Launches Global Housing Campaign, Calls for Greater Investment in Decent Homes. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti speaks during Habitat for Humanity Kenya's 50th anniversary celebrations and the launch of the "Let's Open the Door" campaign in Nairobi on July 16, 2026. By Fride Amiani  Habitat for Humanity Kenya has launched its global "Let's Open the Door" campaign, urging governments, development partners and the private sector to invest in decent housing as a foundation for improved health, climate resilience, economic growth and sustainable livelihoods. The campaign, unveiled during the organisation's 50th anniversary celebrations in Nairobi, is being rolled out in more than 60 countries to raise awareness of the global housing crisis and mobilise action towards scalable housing solutions. Habitat for Humanity estimates that more than half of Sub-Saharan Africa's urban population lives in informal settlements, while the regi...

Grassroots Women Leaders Demand End to Civic Space Crackdown, Call for Greater Accountability By Fride Amiani Grassroots women leaders from across Nairobi have urged the government to end what they describe as increasing intimidation and harassment of civil society organizations and citizens advocating for accountability, warning that continued restrictions on civic space threaten democracy and the delivery of essential public services. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi on Tuesday, the women—representing community groups including chama leaders, mama mbogas, salon owners, caregivers, farmers, traders and grassroots organizers—said ordinary Kenyans are bearing the brunt of poor governance and weak oversight in the management of public resources. The leaders emphasized that civil society organizations play a critical role in empowering communities to demand transparency, question stalled development projects, monitor public spending and push for improved service delivery. ...