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25 Nov 2023
Climate change and health: Health needs to be front and centre of national plans to fight climate change
Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP-28), WHO has published its “2023 review of health in nationally determined contributions and long-term strategies” highlighting the actions needed to...
25 Nov 2023
Call for Africa’s leadership in climate action at COP 28
As the world gathers for the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP 28) in Dubai, the urgency of addressing climate change takes centre stage. In a compelling speech leading up to the conference, Preside...
25 Nov 2023
IMF affirms climate change commitment amid anomalies and global partnerships
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has affirmed its position on the climate change global initiative. The IMF has stated its intention to engage with the global initiative by supporting its member ...
25 Nov 2023
COP 28 Climate Talks: The imperative role of the banking sector in addressing climate change and nurturing a greener future
The forthcoming 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference more commonly known as COP28, scheduled for the end of this month in Dubai, demands special attention. We must reflect on the key takeaway...
25 Nov 2023
When two dogs fight, a third enjoys the bone: Kenya angles to reap from US-China trade tensions
On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held their first face-to-face meeting in a year at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. This was the second time the two le...
17 Nov 2023
Political and Regulatory Round-Up
Kenya Haiti mission: Ruto on the verge of getting MPs’ approval Kenya’s President William Ruto is on the verge of getting parliamentary approval to deploy 1,000 Kenyan police officers to the w...
17 Nov 2023
Parliamentary Round-Up
Tuesday, 14th November, 2023 The National Assembly Special Motion Consideration of a nominee for appointment as a member of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund board. Motion Insp...
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
Kenya and Romania forge a new era of collaboration: A pivotal moment in bilateral collaboration unveiled
Kenya and Romania have embarked on a new chapter of collaboration, marking a significant milestone in their bilateral relations. The recent meeting between President William Ruto and Romania’s P...
17 Nov 2023
Global fight against climate change calls for bold initiatives and collaborative strategies for a sustainable future
In line with global trends, Kenya has seen a significant temperature increase of 0.3°C to 0.6°C per decade, impacting key sectors such as agriculture and water resources. This rapid warming tr...
17 Nov 2023
Nairobi summit sets the stage for historic plastic pollution treaty amid geopolitical dynamics
In a critical milestone toward addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, international delegates recently convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to advance discussions on a landmark treaty to fight global ...
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...
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