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17 Nov 2023
WHO launches commission to foster social connection and address loneliness as a health threat
The WHO has announced a new Commission on Social Connection, to address loneliness as a pressing health threat, promote social connection as a priority and accelerate the scaling up of solutions in co...
17 Nov 2023
President Salva Kiir to assume chairmanship of EAC as Burundi leader completes tenure
South Sudan President Salva Kiir is set to take the position of Chair of the East African Community Regional Intergovernmental organisation. This comes as Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye steps...
14 Nov 2023
State visit goodies: Kenya and Czech Republic solidify commitment to boost trade and investments
Celebrating a 30-year bilateral diplomatic relationship, the Czech Republic and the Republic of Kenya embarked on a promising era of corporate diplomacy, solidifying their commitment through the estab...
14 Nov 2023
Africa needs an informed approach to tap opportunities and navigate challenges in the global carbon market
The global carbon market is growing at a rapid rate and is currently valued at about $909 billion, almost a trillion dollars. Due to the lucrative nature of the market, African countries are angling t...
6 Nov 2023
On World Cities Day 2023, WHO calls for increased financing for a sustainable, healthy urban future for all
In the context of the current global economic downturn, World Cities Day 2023 focuses on increasing public investment to finance urban development. With numerous converging global crises, it is critic...
30 Oct 2023
Tax education should complement automation of revenue systems to enforce compliance
For a country to attain its developmental goals, it has to generate revenue to fund these goals. A significant portion of a country’s revenue is generated through taxation. Despite the crucial r...
30 Oct 2023
Tobacco Harm Reduction: Navigating the intersection of policy and THR products through evidence-based regulations for health
In a world where personal choices often conflict with public health concerns, Harm Reduction has emerged as an alternative path to minimising the negative implications of drug use. Harm reduction pr...
30 Oct 2023
Significant Political Sentiment – Kenya explores new infrastructure financing opportunities with Beijing
On Wednesday, October 18, China’s President Xi Jinping held a meeting with President William Ruto who was in China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This was h...
19 Oct 2023
The race towards achieving Universal Health Coverage
This year’s Mashujaa Day theme is premised on universal health care. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines universal health coverage (UHC) to mean all people having access to the full range of...
19 Oct 2023
Brian Mwenda’s case sparks debate on the practicality of implementing recognition of Prior Learning policy in Kenya’s tightly regulated professions
The case of Brian Mwenda has ignited a critical discussion on the practicality of implementing the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy in Kenya, particularly within tightly regulated fields lik...
19 Oct 2023
Charlatans taking advantage of data security challenges to masquerade as professionals
In the current era, technological advancements have yielded innovative solutions and numerous challenges. Some of these challenges are data protection infiltration, misinformation and disinformation a...
16 Oct 2023
Integrating AI in policing to combat crime and fraud
Minority Report is a film about a police officer working in a department that can detect crimes before they occur, utilising Precogs—mutant beings plugged into machines that possess the ability to p...
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