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Dr. Abdullai Ali, Chairman of the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), has called for urgent collaboration, adequate funding, and the use of technology-backed processes to strengthen sustainable vaccine manufacturing and delivery in Kenya and the region. Speaking during the 16th KASH Conference, Dr. Ali emphasized that vaccine manufacturing cannot succeed in isolation and urged stakeholders across the health sector to work together and focus on the basics first . “Let us unlock funding, work with key stakeholders, and adopt good processes supported by technology,” Dr. Ali said, stressing that fragmented efforts continue to undermine progress in vaccine access. He challenged players in the vaccine sector—manufacturers, suppliers, government agencies, and development partners—to prioritize practical and efficient mechanisms for supplying and delivering vaccines to those who need them most. According to Dr. Ali, strengthening distribution systems and establishing reliable...

By Irene  The Government has reaffirmed its full commitment to implementing the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) Report, dismissing claims of inaction as misleading and unfounded. Speaking during a press briefing at Harambee House Annex on Monday, Government Spokesperson Hon. Sen. (Dr.) Isaac Mwaura said a five-member NADCO implementation committee remains firmly on course, supported by clear administrative, legislative and constitutional pathways. Dr. Mwaura revealed that templates have been issued to all 54 State Departments outlining specific mandates and deliverables to ensure accountability, particularly on key issues such as the cost of living. On the legislative front, 16 Bills linked to the NADCO agenda are currently at various stages in both the National Assembly and the Senate. “Of the ten agreed agenda items, eight are being implemented administratively, while two require a referendum as guided by Articles 255, 256 and 257 of the Constitution due to their ...

By Irene  Kenya is grappling with a deepening drought crisis that threatens lives, livelihoods, and the social fabric of communities across the country, particularly in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs).  According to the latest insights from the International Federation’s February–March 2025 report, the number of food-insecure people has risen sharply compared to the previous year, painting a grim picture of a nation under strain. Beyond food shortages, the crisis is compounded by acute water scarcity. Access to clean and safe water has become critically limited, forcing families to struggle daily to meet basic needs.  The situation is even more dire for pastoralist communities, where water is not only essential for household use but also for livestock — the backbone of their livelihoods. This dual crisis of food and water insecurity has been described as a “ticking time bomb” that risks irreversible suffering if urgent action is not taken. Ken...

By Irene Mwende  Mwenda Thuranira has voiced strong support for university students who have raised alarm over rising insecurity and the continued loss of innocent lives in the region, saying their concerns mirror the pain and fear felt across local communities. Speaking as a leader and stakeholder from Isiolo County, Thuranira said the students’ voices represent a collective cry for safety, justice, and stability. He emphasized that insecurity has not only claimed lives but has also disrupted education, livelihoods, and social cohesion. “I fully support their call for peaceful dialogue over violence and share their vision of a secure and stable Isiolo where every life truly matters,” Thuranira said. He added that lasting peace can only be achieved through inclusive engagement rather than confrontation. Thuranira reaffirmed his commitment to actively engage authorities, community leaders, and development partners in pursuit of sustainable solutions that promote peaceful...

By Irene Mwende  Mohammed Haji Bullow Abduwali has publicly apologized to the Somali community and several senior Somali leaders over past remarks he now describes as politically motivated and regrettable, while simultaneously announcing his defection from the DCP party to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA). Speaking during a press briefing attended by community elders, Abduwali said his earlier denunciation of fellow Keynan Mohammed Haji Bullow Abduwali was not personal but a product of “a political game,” admitting that his actions unfairly deprived individuals of their constitutional rights as Kenyans. He offered an unreserved apology to the Somali community and its leadership, stating that his remarks went against Somali cultural values that emphasize respect and dignity. Abduwali also extended apologies to prominent Somali leaders, including long-serving parliamentarians Farah Maalim and  CS Aden Duale, as well as other senior figures he had previously criti...

By Irene Wanja Nyarari has shared a deeply moving tribute recounting an extraordinary act of compassion by Ghana’s President, H.E. John Dramani Mahama, describing him not only as a leader but as a father who stepped into her life at its most painful moment. Speaking about her time on duty during former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta’s tenure, Wanja recalled a morning that would forever change her life. As she reported to work, President Mahama noticed her red, tear-filled eyes and gently asked what was troubling her. According to Wanja, she explained that her “Iron Lady,” her elder sister who was like mother her was critically ill and dependent on an oxygen machine. Moved by concern, President Mahama did not hesitate. He expressed a desire to meet her mother in person. “We went together to visit my Iron Lady in the ghetto,” Wanja said. “He climbed all the way to the rooftop where she sat in the sunshine, getting her daily dose of vitamin D. A leader. A father. ...