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 Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Director Dr Norman Kiogora has joined education stakeholders at Kisii University for the inaugural two-day Gusii Education Stakeholders Convention. The convention brings together key players in the education sector to deliberate on emerging issues affecting learning and explore collaborative approaches to strengthening education outcomes across the region. Dr Kiogora’s participation highlights the importance of inclusive education in ensuring that learners of all abilities have access to quality education and the support they need to realise their full potential. The two-day forum provides a platform for education stakeholders to share experiences, exchange ideas and develop practical strategies aimed at advancing education for all. The convention is expected to strengthen partnerships among education institutions, policymakers and other stakeholders while promoting approaches that place inclusivity and improved l...

Incoming Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Women Representative Ekaterina Handa has urged young advocates to value every legal brief, regardless of its size, arguing that small matters often provide the experience and skills needed to handle major cases in future. In her latest Advocate’s Voice message, Handa said young lawyers should not judge opportunities by the financial value of a matter, the influence of a client or whether a case is likely to attract public attention. She noted that every demand letter, court mention, application, agreement, negotiation and courtroom appearance provides an opportunity to learn, earn, build confidence and establish a professional reputation. “Your first clients are not interruptions to your career. They are the beginning of your career,” Handa emphasized, encouraging young advocates to learn from experienced practitioners while developing their own professional paths. She further urged advocates to serve every client with dignity and ...

   Dr. Damaris Maweu, Director at the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), attended the 6th National Agribusiness Summit 2026 held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi.  The summit brought together key players in the agricultural value chain to discuss opportunities, challenges and strategies for strengthening Kenya’s agribusiness sector. Dr. Maweu’s participation highlighted the important role of pest control and safe agricultural inputs in supporting food production and protecting farmers’ investments.  The Pest Control Products Board plays a key role in regulating pest control products in Kenya, with emphasis on ensuring that agricultural inputs meet required safety and quality standards. The summit provides a platform for government agencies, farmers, private-sector players, researchers and other stakeholders to share ideas and explore partnerships aimed at transforming agriculture into a more productive and sus...

 Incoming Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Women Representative Ekaterina Handa has welcomed the Court of Appeal’s recent clarification that medical or DNA evidence is not mandatory to secure a rape conviction where a complainant’s testimony is credible, consistent and compelling. The Court of Appeal at Nairobi, in Abduwahab v Republic (Criminal Appeal E140 of 2023) [2026] KECA 1644 (KLR), dismissed a second appeal by a man convicted of gang rape and sentenced to 30 years in prison. The three-judge bench comprising Justices P.O. Kiage, J. Mohammed and M.B. Kairaria held that a rape charge can be proved through the victim’s oral testimony or circumstantial evidence and that the absence of DNA or other medical evidence does not automatically render a conviction unsafe. The court found the complainant’s evidence reliable and compelling, noting that her account of the assault was consistent and supported by her subsequent conduct. The appellant’s denial was found insuffici...

 Agribusiness presents significant opportunities for investment in Kenya’s agricultural sector, with the dairy industry offering one of the most promising areas for farmers, entrepreneurs and investors, Christopher Wanga has said. Speaking during the 6th National Agribusiness Summit, Wanga described agribusiness as a business opportunity within the agricultural sector, noting that the dairy value chain has the potential to support livelihoods and create investment opportunities. “Dairy business is one of the best,” Wanga said, emphasizing that the sector provides opportunities for people across different stages of the value chain, from milk production to processing, marketing and distribution. Wanga, however, highlighted the current challenges facing the dairy industry, particularly reduced milk supply, which has affected farmers and other players in the value chain. He attributed the decline in milk production partly to drought conditions, which have affected livestock...

 Dr Bimal Kantaria, Chairman of ASNET, has called for stronger collaboration between government, the private sector and development partners to accelerate the transformation of Kenya’s agricultural sector and unlock its potential for prosperity. Speaking during the 6th National Agribusiness Summit, Dr Kantaria said bringing key stakeholders together provides an important platform for aligning priorities, strengthening partnerships and developing practical solutions for the agriculture sector. Kantaria said the private sector has an important role to play in driving investment, innovation and growth across Kenya’s agricultural value chains, while government provides the policy and regulatory environment necessary for businesses to thrive. He emphasized the importance of continued engagement between the two sectors, noting that effective collaboration has already contributed to positive developments within the agricultural sector. The ASNET chairman also acknowledged the ...