Kenya Launches National Carbon Registry, strengthening climate action, carbon markets

Kenya has launched an online carbon registry, a major step in the country’s climate governance that will also strengthen participation in the international carbon markets. Speaking during the launch of the Kenya National Carbon Registry (KNCR), the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change & Forestry Deborah Barasa noted that the move brings all climate action; whether…

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Court Awards Woman Removed From Whatsapp Group KSh4.4M

The Employment and Labor Relations Court explained why removing employees from WhatsApp groups is illegal A court awarded a woman KSh 4.4 million after finding that she was removed from 21 WhatsApp groups illegally The Court referred to Section 10(7) of the Employment Act when deciding against Hallmark Marketing Limited The Employment and Labor Relations…

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USD 59M Future4Binti project to protect girls of E.Africa launched

AMREF Health Africa, in collaboration with stakeholder parties, launch 5-year Future4Binti programme. The Dutch government is investing €50 million (USD 59 million) to protect girls in East Africa from Harmful practices, including female genital mutilation (FGM) and child, early, and forced marriages. With this support, Amref Health Africa, together with Plan International country offices, and…

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How aviation workers’ strike disrupted flights at JKIA

Passengers queue at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport terminal 1A in Nairobi after flights were disrupted following the aviation workers strike on February 16, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] Travellers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were on Monday met with confusion, delays and cancellations after aviation workers began an industrial action that paralysed operations…

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Mwaura Warns Kenyan Women After Viral Russian Videos: “Not Every White Man Is Wealthy”

Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has addressed the controversy surrounding Russian national Vyacheslav Trahov, popularly known as Yaytseslav, who went viral after posting videos of his encounters with several Kenyan women he claimed to have had sexual relationships with. The viral clips have fueled a national conversation about digital exploitation, online privacy, and the protection of women….

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