Gates Foundation Stories

Gates, others launch Sh64.6 billion maternal, newborn health fund, bucking aid cuts trend
Reuters  |  Apr 30, 2025

The Beginnings Fund was launched on Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, the home of another key backer - the United Arab Emirates' recently established Mohamed Bin...

High Court gives state 21 days to prove withdrawal of Gates Foundation’s diplomatic immunity
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 08, 2025

This comes after the foundation announced it had mutually agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to terminate the agreement.

JKIA set for major upgrades as government moves to enhance operations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

JKIA’s infrastructure will also be upgraded, including modernised baggage handling systems, improved stormwater drainage and access roads, installatio...

Administrative officials put on notice over land grabbing in Nairobi's South B Estate
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 25, 2024

Chege who is also the Deputy Minority leader made it clear that, under her leadership, there would be no tolerance for illegal occupation of public la...

Kenya sued at East African Court over Bill Gates Foundation immunities
Mwangi Maina  |  Dec 04, 2024

They argue that the government has failed to ensure transparency, public participation, and accountability in granting immunities.

High Court halts immunity, privileges granted to Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2024

The foundation, which works globally to fight poverty, disease, and inequality, was granted privileges by the government as part of an agreement for c...

Kenya among countries to benefit in Sh979 million AfDB project
Ibrahim Omar  |  Jan 25, 2024

Kenya is one of four countries likely to be the first beneficiaries of an African Development Bank-funded (AfDB) project.

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