Kenya Governance Magazine

Dr. Yohanis Riek is a Doctor, Entrepreneur and Writer. He is also the founder of YO' CARE  Established in December 2009, Yo’ Care South Sudan is a non profit, non political organization. Our staff comesfrom the most prestigious universities in East Africa, the African continent,and across the globe, ranging from undergraduate to postgraduate professionals with expertise in medicine, public and finance. Yo’ Care South Sudan has operated in 15 counties across six states from 2010 to 2024. Led by a support from 24 active community-based volunteers across five states, we have established a technical team of more than 50 professionalism program management, finance, operations as one of the most reputable and rapidly growing national NGOs in South Sudan. Our Mission is to strive to become the best entity in the healthcare sector, capable of delivering healthcare, nutrition, and Water, Hygiene, and Sanitation (WASH) services and products to the humanitarian and development interventions t...

According to Mary Njoki, CEO of Glass House PR, the industry is at a defining moment: “Digital disruption, demographic shifts, and increasing demand for strategic communication are reshaping PR in Africa. This report provides a roadmap for professionals, businesses, and policymakers to navigate these changes and harness storytelling for impactful engagement.” The report reveals key insights into the industry's transformation. Perception remains a major challenge, with 22.22% of respondents citing a lack of understanding of PR’s value. Budget constraints, economic instability, and high client expectations also hinder growth. Despite these hurdles, storytelling remains crucial, with 41.38% of professionals emphasizing its role in aligning narratives with African values. Cultural sensitivity is equally vital, with 62.96% of respondents highlighting its impact on campaign success. Glass House PR, a leading Pan-African public relations firm, has released The Glass House PR Report: State...

The Alliance for Science Hosts Landmark Conference on The Future of Science Communication Forum The Alliance for Science is hosting the Future of Science Communication Forum, a two-day conference taking place in Nairobi, Kenya, on February 25th and 26th, 2025. This landmark event celebrates 10 years of groundbreaking achievements in advancing science communication and advocacy worldwide.  It also marks the launch of an exciting new chapter in the organizations growth, expanding its mandate to address pressing global challenges such as food systems transformation, climate action, and improved health communication. This alliance for science was created to promote and amplify voices and institutions worldwide.  Over the past decade, the Alliance for Science fellows program has emerged as a transformative force in advancing science communication. Building on this expertise, the organization is now broadening its scope to tackle misinformation and foster informed decision-making ac...

Nigeria celebrity has made it to Kenya to come and meet local people. Mawaida Records in Kenya have teamed up with PG Records from Nigeria. PG Records is also looking at the possibility to do collaborations in other countries.  Guchi has come into the country to connect with fans and to show the love that fans have showed her on social media. Guchi social media handles are well followed in Kenya with encouraging subscriptions. She last visited Kenya three years ago in 2012. Even though back then her experience wasn't so good, this time she is looking forward to a wonderful experience. Her aim is to visit the coast and experience the beaches in Mombasa and Diani. Also to experience matatu rides and the wonderful Kenyan cuisine.

IYF welcomes 20,000 youths for season 8 Orientation at the IYF Academy  The IYF Weekend Free Academy offers technical skills apart from theory e.g media studies under GBS TV station do practical use of cameras apart from studying theory.  IYF founder is from South Korea and has lived in Kenya for 17 years having arrived inti the country in 2008. IYF has been working with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Creative Economy ever since. They even thanked the ministry for the opportunity to partner with them.  IYF Free Weekend Academy offers 31skill-based courses such as plumbing, hairdressing, catering, computer packages and fashion. Since it's inception in 2007, the IYF Free Weekend Academy has trained disadvantaged youth and certied over 60,000 graduates, many of whom have gone on to establish businesses and secure employment. These programs cater to young people, particularly Form 4 graduates.The academy operates on a three-monthweekend-based model,allowing students to gai...

SIL is a global faith based non profit organization that helps local language communities overcome the barriers that prevent them from flourishing with their languages. The International Mother Language Day was started by UNESCO and later adopted by UN General Assembly 25 years ago. Hence 21st February is the day to celebrate Mother Language Day and in Nairobi it was held at the University of Nairobi.  What are the causes of the erosion of indigenous languages?                                            It has several causes that ought to be researched separately. It is unlike the death of someone that usually has only one cause to be investigated.                                                  Hunters and gatherers were looked down upon by pastoral...

Nairobi, 18th February, 2025 … Glass House PR Limited Founder and CEO, Mary Njoki, has joined the prestigious SABRE Awards Africa 2025 as a judge.  Presented by PRovoke Media, SABRE Awards (Superior Achievement in Branding, Reputation, and Engagement) are a global public relations awards program that recognizes excellence in public relations campaigns across various regions, including Africa. The awards celebrate outstanding work in engagement, credibility, and relationship building. Renown as the world’s largest and most respected public relations recognition program, SABRE Awards has been setting the standards for excellence in public relations, branding, and reputation management for over 30 years.  The SABRE Awards Africa attracts participation from a wide range of organizations across the continent. Participants include Public Relations Agencies, Corporations and Brands, Government and Public Sector Organizations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Non-Profits, In-...

Nairobi, Kenya, 18 February 2025 – TransUnion Kenya, a global information and insights company, and global analytics software leader FICO are leading the charge in transforming the country’s financial landscape with new groundbreaking risk solutions that are designed to broaden access to credit and empower financial institutions. By leveraging enriched data and analytics, lenders can now make more informed decisions, which foster greater economic empowerment and build a more resilient financial ecosystem. TransUnion and FICO Partner to Introduce groundbreaking Risk Solutions to Kenya in order to expand credit access.TransUnion Kenya is leveraging its CreditVision Variables solution and FICO partnership to redefine risk management and help expand access to financial services across Kenya. By integrating enriched data and advanced analytics, TransUnion Kenya and FICO are empowering lenders to serve previously underserved individuals and SMMEs, building financial inclusion and economic gr...

Nairobi Tech Summit offers a platform to meet founders, journalists and investors. This way, there is no need to go to sn ATM to withdraw cash. There are reliable transactions on the mini pay wallet. Mento Labs platform is a stable coin platform that powers the smart feature in the mini pay wallet. Mento Labs is part of celo ecosystem which is a blockchain platform focused on financial inclusion. Mento powers celo's stablecoins such as cUSD (cello dollar) and cEUR (celo Euro). Mento uses a diversified reserve of crptocurrencies e.g Bitcoin and Ethereum to back it's stable coins to enhance stability. Mimi pay wallet has worldwide users up to 5 million users. It enables users to make payments, to save and to make payments to other countries. It's fast and secure. Other applications in the mini pay wallet enable users to learn and to earn as they can learn about stable coins. Making payments on mini pay using pretium which is integrated with mpesa in Kenya. Dollar stable coins...

18th February 2025 was chosen as the special day for this particular forum. Media Festival, in collaboration with Baraza Media Lab, convened a high-leve media roundtable titled journalists to combat misinformation and developing ethical AI guidelines. The roundtable discussion at Baraza Media Lab officesalso served as a prelude to the upcoming Africa Media Festival, schedued for 26th and 27th February at the National Museums of Kenya.  Maurice Otieno –Executive Director, Baraza Media Lab emphasized, AI is an emerging phenomenal where journalists, regulators, and AI experts explore how AI could be harnessed responsibly to drive safeguard journalistic integrity. Africa lags in AI adoption due to limited exposure. The main limitation is that we hardly feed our local knowledge to the system. As a result at times when searching we end up with information that is irrelevant to our local context. If it's usage can be adopted at a younger age, it's usage will be more effective over tim...

In 2011, the National Elections Commission (NEC) was formally established by the Transitional Constitution of the Republic of South Sudan (as amended) (Art.197). The National Elections Act, 2012 (as amended) sets out the independence of the NEC by requiring that it be administratively and financially independent, and perform its functions with integrity, transparency, and impartiality without interference from any person or authority. The Act requires that members (herein referred to as Commissioners) and staff of the NEC perform their functions in accordance with the law, be independent, and not be influenced by Government, state, public officers, political parties, candidates, or any other person or body. As required by the 2018 Revitalized Agreement on the Resolution of Conflict in the Republic of South Sudan (R-ARCSS) and the National Elections Act, 2012 (as amended), the NEC was reconstituted into a competent and impartial body to conduct elections and the Commissioners sworn in J...

 IYF Weekend Academy Season 7 Graduation  Notable Chief guests included Emily Maina who is the Director of Youth Social Development for Youth Affairs at the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Rev Yohan Kim and Deputy Governor at Kiambu County. IYF Academy has provided skills to disadvantaged youths. This initiative, a 3 months cohort structure has equipped students with practical skills. Since 2007, IYF has channeled out over 60,000 graduates. Over 5,000 youth graduated with certificates through the IYF Free Academy which offers plumbing, hairdressing, catering, computer packages, fashion and design. The institution is committed to youth empowerment. Young people don't lack potential they lack opportunities and exposure. This institution..... Successful global economies such as USA, Singapore, Scandinavian countries and China have 2 to 3% unemployment. The youth are not just job seekers, they are job creators.  We have the potential to reduce Kenya's ...

The Pretium Finance app is a payment platform that enables users in Africa to conduct everyday transactions using stablecoins. With this app, you can pay for groceries, dine at restaurants, refuel your vehicle, and settle utility bills directly with stablecoins, eliminating the need for conversion to local currencies. The app is currently available in Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, and Malawi. It offers features such as instant merchant payments, seamless bill settlements, competitive rates with low fees, secure transactions, fast withdrawals, and 24/7 customer support. You can download the Pretium Finance app from the Google Play Store. Key features of the app: Merchant Payments – Pay merchants using digital assets with automatic settlement in local currencies. Send Money – Easily transfer funds to mobile networks or bank accounts. Cross-Border Payments – Instantly send money across borders to friends and family. Savings and Hedge Against Inflation – Store funds in digital assets to p...

Affordable Housing Board Acting CEO Urges Kenyans To Take Up the AffordableHousing Units Up For Sale The Acting CEO of the Affordable Housing Board, Ms. Sheila Waweru, has urged Kenyans to participate in the Affordable Housing Program homeownership journey. During an exclusive interview, Waweru stated that the Affordable Housing Programme offersunits at friendly and affordable prices, which are below the market rates in the region. " I would like to call on Kenyans to take part in this transformative project that’s set to improvetheir livelihoods by offering quality and decent homes. We have several projects of different typologies across various counties and are working towards ensuring that these units areavailable to all Kenyans. The prices are affordable and below market rates," added Waweru. The government aims to construct 200 , 000 houses annually to cater to housing needs forKenyans across all income levels.

 VIVO Energy Kenya Fuels Confidence with unwavering commitment to quality. Vivo Energy Kenya, the company behind the marketing and distribution of shell- brands fuels and lubricants, has re-affirmed it's commitment to field of high quality standards across over 320 shell-retail stations countrywide.  MD, Peter Murungi talked about shell v-power content compliance with stringent international fuel standards. "For the last 100 years we have offered our customers premium products. The shell v-power brand meets the RON standard quality rating of 95. Our commitment to quality is backed by substancisl investments in infrastructure" Murungi stated.  The company's quality assurance begins at fuel loading. All products undergo rigorous checks before distribution. There are stringent inspections at ISO approved laboratories in Mombasa and shell labs in Nairobi. There are daily tests to measure the fuel colour, density and water content. Monitoring systems safeguard the integrit...

  Richard Kamau Milka Moraa, the woman who captured national attention after Pastor Ng’ang’a publicly dismissed her over rent arrears during a church service, has secured an affordable housing unit. With the help of well-wishers, Moraa began the process of acquiring a studio apartment at the Mukuru Meteorological Social Housing Site. The self-contained unit, priced at Ksh640,000, includes a kitchen area, bathroom, and toilet. Affordable Housing Acting CEO Sheila Waweru confirmed the development on Monday, February 3, revealing that Moraa will purchase the house progressively using her monthly income of Ksh18,000 from a newly secured job at ExpressWay Lounge. Waweru highlighted the overwhelming support from Kenyans online, who raised over Ksh400,000 to cover the house deposit. Moraa will use her earnings to gradually pay off the remaining mortgage. “Thanks to the generosity of Kenyans, Moraa now has a stable job and can afford a house in our Mukuru project, where 13,000 units are un...

KENAS Makes History with Africa's First Biobank Accreditation Under ISO 20387 : 2018 KENAS has made history as the first accreditation body in Africa to offer formal biobank accreditation under ISO 20387:2018. This steps positions African research institutions as competitive players in international scientific collaborations. It aldo creates opportunities for increased funding and ground breaking medical advancements  Kenya Accreditation Service (KENAS) has launched a two day training program on biobank accreditation to ISO 20387: 2018. This marks a significant milestone for the organization and the African continent. The training has received support from British Standard Institute (BSI). KENAS has Express gratitude for BSI's role in facilitating knowledge and capacitor building in this critical sector.  This initiative aims to elevate biobanks in Africa to globally recognized standards of quality and transparency. Biobanks play a crucial role in medical and scientific resear...

A Society Free From Female Genital Mutilation  The main guests included Anti-FGM Chair - Ipato Surum PS State Department for Gender abd Affirmative Action - Ms Anne Wang'ombe Anti-FGM CEO - Bernadette Loloju Representative from Ministry of Gender Representative from KNHCR Commissioner NGO Leader in Girl's Rights - Hon Sara Talaso Bonaya Men in the Fight Against FGM. The annual observance of the International Day of Zero Tolerance for FGM will be held on 6th February 2025 at Maili Tatu Stadium, Igembe Central, Meru County. Anti-FGM Board thanked the PS for Gender and Affirmative Action for always being there for us. FGM is a form of gender-based violence with physical, emotional and psychological scars. It works against human rights.  We are here to give a voice to the voiceless and to come up with alternative rights of passage. Communities should be at the centre of the solution. Every survivor needs to be heard and given a platform to speak out. The media is also needed to ke...