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Amnesty International
Source: Amnesty International |

Uganda: Authorities must unconditionally release protestors still unlawfully detained

These protests mirror those organized by youth activists in neighboring Kenya, where the president was forced to withdraw controversial tax proposals and dissolve his cabinet

Responding to the arrest and detention of more than a hundred youthful protestors in Uganda on Tuesday during anti-corruption protests, a chilling onslaught on protest in the region, coming hot on the heels of violent suppression of anti-government protests in Kenya, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International’s Regional Director for East and…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs

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Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

Ambassador Richard Kabonero Highlights Uganda's Commitment to Regional Integration and Economic Transformation at Northern Corridor Cluster Meetings in Kigali

Assuring of continued collaboration among Kenya, Rwanda, and Uganda in advancing these pivotal regional projects in regional integration Amb. Kabonero said it was important for all the Partner states to remain steadfast

Ambassador Richard Kabonero, Uganda National Coordinator for the Northern Corridor Integrated Projects (NCIPs), delivered impactful addresses at the ongoing Single Customs Territory (SCT) and Immigration, Tourism, Trade and Services (ITTLS) Cluster meetings, underway from July 25-26, 2024 in Kigali. In his remarks, at the SCT cluster meeting, Ambassador Kabonero commended…

Ministry of Health, Kenya

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Source: Ministry of Health, Kenya |

Kenya: Phase II of the Microwave Waste Management Project

The project is aimed at reducing medical waste associated infections and environmental pollution

The Ministry of Health jointly with the Council of Governors has been implementing the Medical Waste Microwave Project. The Principal Secretary, State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards Mary Muthoni has  today met the Belgium Ambassador H.E Peter Maddens to discuss Implementation of Phase II of the Clinical Microwave Project.…

United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |

Scaling up mangrove conservation in Kenya

The initiative not only contributes to global climate goals but also empowers communities through sustainable development

As the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem approaches on 26 July, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, through the Go Blue project, are showcasing a transformative initiative to counter climate change in Lamu County, Kenya.  The effort, known as the Lamu Blue Carbon Project, is aiming to enlist…

The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Source: The Republic of Uganda - Ministry of Foreign Affairs |

H.E. Joash Arthur Maangi, High Commissioner-Designate Of The Republic Of Kenya To Uganda Presents Copies Of Letters Of Credence To The Minister Of State For Foreign Affairs In Charge Of Regional Affairs

Hon John Mulimba extended a warm welcome to H.E. Joash Arthur Maangi, expressing Uganda’s commitment to further strengthening the bilateral ties that have been fostered over many years

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that H.E. Joash Arthur Maangi, High Commissioner-designate of the Republic of Kenya to Uganda has presented copies of his Letters of Credence to the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs in charge of Regional Affairs, Hon John Mulimba. The formal ceremony took place at…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
Source: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) |

Kenya: How a village Elder and his horn are keeping people safe from diseases

A traditional instrument made from a cow’s horn, the Kigondit has been used for generations by Kipsigis communities in Bomet County to summon people for important meetings and to warn them of imminent danger

In Bomet County, Kenya, Kenya Red Cross is supporting influential community figures to use traditional customs to tackle modern-day disease threats. Some people use WhatsApp. Others prefer a phone call. But in Kipajit village, when you need to communicate with lots of people quickly in a crisis, there’s only one…

UNFPA Kenya

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Kenya: After 42 years of isolation, Fistula Survivor Jane Mulewa finds hope and purpose in raising awareness

With support from the UNFPA Maternal and Newborn Health Thematic Fund, thousands of women and girls have been able to access free fistula screening and treatment in Kenya

Jane Mulewa Mwale 89, is a proud mother of 10 and a grandmother to many. For the last 42 years, her life has been marred with shame and isolation, as a result of living with obstetric fistula, a hole between the birth canal and bladder and/or rectum. “I delivered all…

Network International

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Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) and Network International to collaborate on accelerating digital payment transformation in Kenya

Network will enable DTB to benefit from advanced digital payment solutions, robust security protocols and a sophisticated API gateway

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB), a tier one Bank that is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and has operated in East Africa over 75 years with over 155 branches across Kenya, Uganda,Tanzania and Burundi, and Network International (Network) (https://www.Network.ae), the leading enabler of digital commerce across the Middle East…

International Trade Centre
Source: International Trade Centre |

Taking Resource Efficiency and Circular Production in East Africa to the next level

Professionals from environmental sustainability, energy and the coffee sectors attend Training of Trainers workshops in Kenya and Rwanda

Eric Matabaro from Real Bridge Systems, a Rwanda advisory firm that supports sustainable agriculture practices expressed excitement at gaining new insights: “I will use the knowledge gained to train my clients in coffee who are implementing circular food system in their operations.” And, Mijele Washington from the State Department of…

President of the Republic of Kenya
Source: President of the Republic of Kenya |

Kenya: Cabinet Changes

The President retained six of his initial 22 Cabinet Secretaries and named five new faces for consideration and approval by the National Assembly

President William Ruto has started the process of forming a new broad-based Cabinet by picking the first batch of 11 nominees. The President retained six of his initial 22 Cabinet Secretaries and named five new faces for consideration and approval by the National Assembly.  Nominees from the immediate past Cabinet…