Kenya Daily Monitor

Religious Freedom as a Catalyst for Socioeconomic Development and Peacebuilding Nairobi, Kenya, Tuesday, 17 June:   Upon the kind invitation from the Chief Justice of Kenya Lady Justice Martha Koome who is the Chief Guest and host, the International Religious Freedom Summit has officially commenced in Nairobi, Kenya. This landmark 3-day event is organized by Pepperdine University and the Religious Freedom Institute, and hosted by the Global Peace Foundation. The summit aims to elevate religious freedom as a foundational pillar for peace, human dignity, and sustainable development across the African continent. Bringing together policymakers and religious leaders from across Africa, the summit underscores the urgent need to protect and promote religious freedom, which organizers highlighted as increasingly under threat across the region. H.E. Mrs. Bola Obasanjo, Co-Chair of the IRF Summit, emphasized that Africa requires greater investments of time and talent to adva...

The Regional Centre for Mapping of Resources for Development (RCMRD) today marked a momentous milestone its 50th anniversary  celebrating half a century of driving innovation, research, and regional collaboration in the field of geo-information for sustainable development across Africa. Established in 1975 and headquartered in Kasarani, Nairobi, RCMRD has grown from a small intergovernmental initiative into a pivotal regional institution, now serving over 20 member states across Eastern and Southern Africa. The golden jubilee celebration brought together government officials, scientists, policymakers, partners, and stakeholders from across the continent to reflect on five decades of achievements and chart the future of geospatial solutions for Africa’s development. Since its inception, RCMRD has been instrumental in enhancing decision-making and policy formulation through the use of spatial data, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS). The Centre's mis...

The Nairobi Hospital has officially launched its Home Blood Collection Service at an event held at the hospital today.  This new service enables trained phlebotomists to collect blood samples and body fluids for laboratory analysis from the comfort of a client’s home or office. The introduction of this service marks a significant step in improving access to healthcare through enhanced convenience and patient-centered innovation. The service is designed for acute and chronically ill patients, individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, and children, who may find traveling to a hospital inconvenient. Additionally, it provides a time-saving solution for CEOs, business professionals, and entrepreneurs, who may struggle to fit hospital visits into their schedules. Speaking at the event, The Nairobi Hospital CEO, Mr. Felix Osano, emphasized the hospital’s ongoing commitment to providing top-quality healthcare services, stating that the hospital has continuously invested in...

By Njeri Irungu Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Internal Security, Dr. Raymond Omollo, has urged member states of the Regional Centre on Small Arms (RECSA) to strengthen cooperation in addressing the persistent threat of illicit small arms and light weapons in the region. Speaking at the official opening of a RECSA high-level meeting, Dr. Omollo said the region continues to face significant security challenges despite progress made over the past two decades. “We still face porous borders, weak enforcement, and poor coordination, all of which allow illegal arms to circulate and fuel insecurity,” he said. He warned that no country in the region is safe if any member state remains insecure. Dr. Omollo emphasized that illicit weapons continue to drive terrorism, organized crime, and conflict, undermining stability and economic development. He called for practical and joint measures, including enhanced intelligence sharing, updated legislation, and stronger nati...