Members of the National Assembly have begun discussions on the Gold Processing Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2023), which aims to establish a legal and institutional framework for gold processing in Kenya. The Bill proposes the creation of the Gold Processing Corporation and outlines regulations for collecting, purifying, smelting, fabricating, homogenizing, sampling, registering, monitoring, and transporting gold and gold products. The sponsor of the Bill, Bernard Shinali, emphasized the economic benefits of regulating the gold sector. “Gold processing has boosted exports and revenue in countries like Sudan. A comprehensive legal framework will help Kenya build reserves and encourage…
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The government will provide loans of up to Sh300,000 to Kenyans looking for jobs abroad. The funds will come from the Youth Enterprise Development Fund (YEDF), which was originally set up to reduce youth unemployment by supporting businesses owned by young people. In a new shift, the fund will now also help Kenyans who have secured jobs overseas but cannot afford travel costs. This initiative, called Kazi Majuu, aims to assist job seekers with expenses like airfare, visa fees, and other pre-travel costs. Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua explained that while the government has secured job opportunities…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has advertised 21 job opportunities, inviting qualified professionals to apply before the March 5, 2025 deadline. In a notice posted on its official website, SHA announced that it is seeking to recruit directors and deputy directors in various departments to strengthen its institutional capacity and fulfill its mandate. Among the advertised positions are Director, Provider and Beneficiary Management; Director, Benefits and Claims Management; Director, Funds & Finance Management; Director, Corporate Services; Director, Internal Audit; Deputy Director, County Coordination; and Deputy Director, Human Resource Management & Development. Interested candidates are required to submit their applications through…
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) CEO Abdi Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) for a three-year term. In a statement on Wednesday, EACC announced that Mohamud’s election took place during IAACA’s 14th General Meeting held on February 6, 2025. IAACA, a Hong Kong-based organization, promotes the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and supports anti-corruption agencies worldwide in the fight against graft. The association comprises 180 anti-corruption authorities from various countries and regions. “The election of the EACC CEO to the organization is an acknowledgment of Kenya’s…
Kenya has defended its role in hosting the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese civilian groups for peace talks in Nairobi, saying the discussions align with its commitment to providing a neutral platform for conflict resolution in the region. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, said that Sudanese groups have previously sought peace solutions in neighboring countries, making Kenya’s involvement neither new nor partisan. “Indeed, in January 2024, parties and stakeholders of the Sudanese conflict met in a neighboring country to chart a way forward on inclusive dialogue and a return to civilian…
The Kenyan government, in partnership with the World Bank, has launched a Sh10 billion initiative to improve electricity access in underserved counties through solar-powered solutions. President William Ruto on Wednesday witnessed the signing of 20 contracts between private contractors, Kenya Power, and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) to facilitate the development of 113 solar-powered mini-grids and 343 stand-alone solar systems for public facilities. The contracts are part of the $150 million Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project for Underserved Counties (KOSAP), a program financed by the World Bank and implemented by the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, Kenya…
Kenyan lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking to formalize and regulate the social work profession by ensuring practitioners are trained, registered, and licensed. The Institute of Social Work Professionals Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 17 of 2023) aims to elevate social work to a recognized profession, enhancing service delivery and upholding ethical standards. Sponsored by MP Johnstone Kimuli, the bill proposes the establishment of the Institute of Social Work Professionals, which will oversee training, certification, and professional conduct. Speaking in Parliament, Kimuli acknowledged public participation in shaping the bill, stating, “I want to thank Kenyans who contributed through public participation.”…
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Key government agencies and civil society groups have strongly opposed the Assembly and Demonstration Bill (National Assembly Bill No. 28 of 2024), arguing that it contradicts constitutional provisions on the right to protest. The bill, sponsored by Mbeere North MP Geofrey Ruku, seeks to regulate public assemblies, demonstrations, picketing, and petitions while giving effect to Article 37 of the Constitution, which guarantees these rights. It also proposes new regulations, including allowing authorities to impose conditions on protests and permitting organizers to seek legal redress in case of restrictions. However, during a consultative meeting with the National Assembly’s Committee on Administration…
Kenya and the Sultanate of Oman have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the blue economy and fisheries sector. Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho announced that the agreement was signed by Oman’s Foreign Minister, Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. “This MoU advances our mutual interests and partnerships in the blue economy and fisheries. Areas of cooperation include the exchange of information, research and technology, capacity building for fish farmers, and increased trade and investment,” Joho stated. He emphasized that Kenya would benefit significantly from Oman’s expertise in the sector. He also directed…
Sudan has strongly condemned Kenya for hosting the signing of a ‘political agreement’ involving the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group accused of genocide and other atrocities in Sudan. In a statement issued on Tuesday, February 18, 2024, Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused Kenya of violating international law, the United Nations Charter, the African Union’s Constitutive Act, and the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. “Given that the stated objective of this agreement is to establish a parallel government on part of Sudanese territory, this move promotes the dismembering of African states, violates…