Kenya Daily Monitor

By James Nyaigoti, Kenya’s drive toward vaccine self-reliance and stronger disease prevention frameworks gained renewed momentum during Day Two of the KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Conference, where government leaders, scientists and international researchers converged to address vaccine manufacturing, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), environmental health and child mortality. Delivering a keynote address, Kenneth Mwige, Director General and Secretary to the Board of the Vision 2030 Delivery Secretariat, framed health as the backbone of economic productivity and national stability. He noted that counties receive approximately KSh 7 billion annually for health services, underscoring the need for improved infrastructure, better service delivery and modern standards of care. Mwige emphasized that Africa must reduce its dependency on imported vaccines, recalling how the COVID-19 pandemic exposed global supply inequities. He highlighted Africa’s target of achieving 60%...

By Admin, Communities in Northern Kenya are facing worsening drought conditions that continue to threaten lives, livestock and livelihoods, amid renewed calls for long-term planning and better use of public funds. In a statement highlighting the crisis, Wajir gubernatorial aspirant Omar M. Sheikh said pastoralist communities in the arid and semi-arid regions are grappling with recurring drought and famine driven by climate change and environmental degradation. He noted that prolonged rainfall failure lasting two to three seasons, has devastated livestock, the main source of income in the region. While drought is a global phenomenon, Sheikh observed that in Northern Kenya it often escalates into famine, leaving families without food and water. “Frequent drought is normally followed by heavy rains causing floods, killing people and animals, creating an endless vicious cycle of crisis,” he said. According to Sheikh, parts of Wajir West, including Hadado, Garse Gofua and Arbaja...

By James Nyaigoti, Kenya has signalled a decisive shift toward vaccine self-reliance and regional health manufacturing leadership as the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health (KASH) Pre-Conference opened in Nairobi, placing Africa’s long-standing dependence on imported vaccines under renewed scrutiny. Held under the theme “Advancing Kenya’s Vaccine Manufacturing Capacity for Sustainable Health Security,” the high-level forum brought together government leaders, scientists, and international partners at a time when global supply chain disruptions and pandemic lessons continue to reshape health policy worldwide. Opening the meeting, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Health, Aden Duale, framed vaccine manufacturing as a strategic imperative extending beyond public health. “Vaccine research, development and manufacturing is not just about science. It is about health security, economic competitiveness, industrial growth, and national sovereignty,” Duale said. From Pandemic Lessons...

By John Njoroge 10 February 2026, Kabete, Kiambu Kabete Constituency is set to mark Valentine’s Day with a burst of sporting energy as incoming Member of Parliament Hon. James Wanjohi prepares to host a major boxing extravaganza on February 14. The highly anticipated fight night is expected to attract boxing enthusiasts, youth groups and residents from across Kabete, transforming the traditionally romantic holiday into a celebration of sport, unity and shared community spirit. Organizers say the event is designed to promote positive youth engagement by providing a platform where talent, discipline and determination can shine. By centering the Valentine’s Day celebrations on boxing, the initiative seeks to highlight sport as a vehicle for empowerment and opportunity. The ring will serve as a stage for healthy competition and mutual respect, offering young athletes a constructive outlet and a chance to gain exposure before a home audience. The program will feature a lineup of...

By James Nyaigoti World Vision Kenya has launched its 2026–2030 National Strategy alongside a new Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan, marking a renewed five-year commitment to improving the lives of Kenya’s most vulnerable children through resilience building, inclusive development, strengthened child protection systems and expanded access to essential services. The strategy was unveiled at a high-level stakeholder forum in Nairobi and outlines an ambitious plan to reach 13.3 million children across 33 counties through direct programming, strategic partnerships and evidence-based advocacy. Priority will be given to children living in extreme poverty, children with disabilities, and those affected by climate shocks, violence and social exclusion. At the centre of the rollout is the WASH Business Plan, dubbed “Mapping the Blue Thread”, which will guide World Vision Kenya’s WASH investments from 2026 to 2030. The plan aims to provide 2.27 million children with ...

Kansai Plascon Kenya has awarded 15 painters KSh 50,000 each under its 2025 Shinda School Fees Support Programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting painters’ livelihoods and easing the education burden on their families. The initiative, which has a total education support value of Sh 750,000, is part of Kansai Plascon’s targeted corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at uplifting painters beyond the job site. Implemented in collaboration with Muthokinju Paints and Cement, the programme attracted strong participation from painters across the country. Under the scheme, selected painters are receiving direct financial support to help pay school fees for their children, a move the company says recognises the central role painters play as breadwinners and caregivers within their families. Kansai Plascon Kenya is currently undertaking the felicitation of the winners in different regions nationwide. Speaking on the initiative, Kansai Plascon Kenya Managing Dire...