Kenya Organic Agriculture Network Stories

Farmers, activists demand full disclosure on pesticides ban amid health and legal fears
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 16, 2025

The demand is being led by the Route to Food Initiative and supported by other groups such as the Biodiversity and Biosafety Association of Kenya, Ken...

Palestine lifts ban on Al Jazeera's operations in Palestinian territories
XINHUA  |  May 13, 2025

The Palestinian Authority imposed the ban in January, citing concerns over what it described as "incitement and threats to civil peace" in Al Jazeera'...

Billion-dollar Asian cyberscam industry spreading globally, UN says
Reuters  |  Apr 22, 2025

The international community is at a “critical inflexion point,” the UNODC said, urging that failure to address the problem would have “unprecedented c...

Airtel gets 2027 deadline extension for rural network expansion in Kenya
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 17, 2025

CA said the infrastructure requirement was introduced to make sure telecom companies expand their networks to rural and low-income areas that had been...

Sh374.9 billion HIV funding crisis puts over 1.37 million Kenyans at risk, lobby warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 14, 2025

The agency notes that sharp decline has already led to the closure of essential services, the collapse of community health systems, and the reversal o...

Over 45 killed in RSF attack in western Sudan, local organisations say
XINHUA  |  Mar 23, 2025

The Sudanese Doctors Network said on X that the RSF carried out "mass executions" of 48 people from the Al-Malha area, while 63 others were injured du...

Women in Tana River urged to embrace blue economy to improve economic wellbeing
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 17, 2025

The BlueBiz programme is a lifeline for many women in coastal Kenya, particularly in Tana River County, where economic opportunities have been limited...

Ruto awards Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, Princess Zahra Aga Khan Kenya’s highest honour
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 08, 2025

The Aga Khan family has long been involved in Kenya’s development, and these recognitions also reflect the lasting legacy of Aga Khan IV, who passed a...

Medical Services PS Kimtai appeals for Sh1 billion to implement 'roadside' declarations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 21, 2025

Many of these projects were announced during President Ruto's development tours in response to public requests for improved infrastructure.

Health organisations decry poor cancer care services, urge government to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Many cancer patients who previously depended on NHIF coverage are now burdened with out-of-pocket expenses.

His Highness the Aga Khan: Leaders hail his legacy of compassion and development
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The Aga Khan, who died at the age of 88 in Lisbon, Portugal, was the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims.

Aga Khan, leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims, dies at 88
Amina Wako  |  Feb 05, 2025

It said a designated successor will be announced "in coming days."

SUPKEM calls for empowerment of Garissa farmers to combat poverty, promote peace
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 13, 2024

The SUPKEM Garissa branch officials highlighted the lack of farm inputs and minimal farmer's participation in budget making.

Garissa learners gain skills in climate-smart agriculture initiative set to combat food insecurity
Issa Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2024

At Yathrib Primary School, a UK-Tech Hub-funded project is equipping students with modern agricultural skills while enhancing the school feeding progr...

High court suspends government directive for refugees to surrender passports
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 29, 2024

Justice Mwamuye further instructed that no action is to be taken against refugees regarding this passport policy while the case remains unresolved.

How disquiet over villages cluster project ignited deadly Tana River clashes
Farhiya Hussein  |  Oct 26, 2024

As relative calm returns to Tana River County, the future of the cluster project remains in limbo.

Youth initiative seeks to tackle persistent garbage menace in Pangani
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 03, 2024

Pangani, located in Starehe Sub-County, has long struggled with garbage disposal, despite having a good road network.

Sudanese students find solace in Rwanda after war disrupts learning at home
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Sudanese community in Rwanda has been growing, with students joining universities in the East African country.

Sudanese Youth Network urges Al-Burhan to join Geneva peace talks and enforce immediate ceasefire
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 14, 2024

The Sudanese Youth Network, which operates eight offices, including in Kampala, Cairo, and Juba, launched the "Ceasefire Now for Sudan" campaign on Mo...

Safaricom expands its 5G network to all of Kenya’s 47 counties
Amina Wako  |  Aug 13, 2024

With the launch of 311 new sites within the past four months, the total number of Safaricom's 5G sites has soared to 1,114, up from 803 as of March th...

Nairobi loses second bid to host climate change hub
Amina Wako  |  Jul 10, 2024

The Santiago Network Advisory Board decided to relocate the hub from Geneva to the Philippines, a country in the Global South.

Health Ministry advances primary healthcare networks across Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Jun 20, 2024

The ministry reported that 160 PCNs have been established, with 41 more in progress. This means  87 per cent of counties have at least one operational...

Flood-affected Garissa farmers hold protest in demand for government help
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 10, 2024

Waving placards and twigs and chanting "No farmers, no food, no life," they marched to these offices to present grievances about losses suffered follo...

Shun divisive politics and spread peace, Isiolo religious leaders tell youth
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 20, 2024

Chairperson Ahmed Sett said young people should engage in constructive criticism and respectfully correct elected leaders whenever they go wrong.

Isiolo religious leaders seek help for 1,800 families displaced by floods
Waweru Wairimu  |  May 08, 2024

The government must ensure temporary shelters are available, and have adequate supplies, before asking residents to move, Interfaith Network says.

Kwale youth transforming lives through education network
Mishi Gongo  |  May 08, 2024

They have been organising career talks, bringing in professionals from various fields to offer career guidance to students.

Kenya pushes for data governance as new technologies expose loopholes
John Mbati  |  May 07, 2024

Despite facing unique challenges, Africa also has opportunities such as global interests and partnerships that can contribute to sustainable growth an...

Al Jazeera condemns shutdown by Israel as police raid takes place
Hanifa Adan  |  May 05, 2024

The network has been critical of Israel's military operation in Gaza, from where it has reported around the clock throughout the war.

Mandera residents frustrated by persistent network outages
Adan Mohamed  |  Apr 27, 2024

Business operations have been severely affected, particularly for individuals like Abdia Nurrow, a local vegetable vendor.

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