Kenya News updates

By Irene Mwende The  party leader of the National Liberal Party, Hon. Augustus Muli, has expressed gratitude to the leadership of the International Alliance of Libertarian  Parties (IALP) following his appointment as the organization’s Regional Vice Chair for Africa. In remarks after the announcement, Muli described the appointment as a great honour and a significant responsibility in advancing liberal democratic ideals across the continent. “I sincerely thank the leadership of the International Alliance of Libertarian Parties for the confidence and trust placed in me following my appointment as Regional Vice Chair for Africa. It is a great honour to serve in this role, and I look forward to working with colleagues to strengthen liberal democratic values, cooperation, and progress across the African continent,” he said. The new role places Muli at the forefront of efforts to promote collaboration among liberal political movements in Africa while advocating for gove...

Health officials from several county governments have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening emergency medical services across the country during a conference organized by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF). The forum brought together County Executive Committee Members for Health, emergency care partners, and healthcare experts to share experiences and explore innovative ways of improving ambulance services and pre-hospital care. Speaking at the conference, Dr Gregory Ganda, the County Executive Committee Member for Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation in Kisumu County, said the county has made major strides in emergency response through the establishment of an Emergency Operations Centre. Dr. Ganda explained that the centre hosts an ambulance dispatch system that coordinates emergency services across the county and acts as the command centre for medical emergencies. The system was established in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic as part of effor...

Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) is exploring a strategic partnership with the African Business Community (ABC) aimed at preparing students for international employment opportunities, particularly within Germany’s healthcare sector. During a meeting held on March 3, 2026, at KMTC headquarters, a delegation from ABC led by directors Armin Rupp and Rachael Kyalo engaged the College’s leadership in discussions on structured collaboration that would equip students with the competencies required for overseas healthcare careers. The talks focused on creating clear pathways for students to gain essential language skills, professional readiness, and the qualifications required to meet international healthcare standards. The discussions also emphasized early career support and ethical recruitment practices to ensure graduates transition smoothly into foreign health systems. Speaking during the meeting, KMTC Chief Executive Officer Kelly Oluoch reaffirmed the institu...

By Irene Mwende  Moses Budamba Mudavadi, the eldest son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has announced his intention to vie for the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, marking the beginning of his journey into national politics. Budamba will seek the seat on a ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA). The youthful aspirant is positioning himself as part of a new generation of leaders ready to champion innovative ideas, inclusive development, and youth empowerment.  His decision to contest the Westlands constituency seat in Nairobi has generated excitement among supporters who believe his leadership could bring renewed energy and progressive thinking to the constituency. With a background shaped by exposure to public service and national leadership through his father, Musalia Mudavadi, Budamba says he is keen to focus on issues affecting urban constituencies, including job creation for young people, improve...

Moses Budamba Mudavadi, the eldest son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, has officially stepped into the political arena after declaring his intention to contest the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election. Budamba will seek the position on a ticket of the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA), signaling the continuation of the Mudavadi family’s long-standing involvement in Kenyan politics. His entry into the race for the Westlands constituency seat in Nairobi is already drawing attention from political observers, given his family’s deep roots in the country’s leadership.  Budamba’s bid is expected to energize the political landscape in Westlands as parties begin early positioning ahead of the 2027 elections. Supporters say his entry represents a new generation of leadership, while critics will likely scrutinize whether the move reflects the growing influence of political dynasties in Kenyan politics. If elected, Moses Budamba ...

By Irene  The Government has moved to clarify concerns surrounding activities at the Karura Tree Nursery, assuring the public that the project does not involve any new clearing of land within Karura Forest.   Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura stated that the land earmarked for the exercise measures only three acres and is part of the existing Tree Biotechnology Programme Trust (TBPT) nursery that had previously been set aside for tree seedling production. Mwaura explained that the ongoing work is purely a renovation of facilities that had not been maintained for some time, dismissing reports suggesting that the government was opening up new sections of the forest.  The renovated site will support the planting of two million seedlings to boost the country’s ambitious 15 Billion Tree Campaign, which aims to increase forest cover across the country. According to the government, one of the main challenges facing the programme has been the shortage of suffi...