UN Sustainable Development Goals Stories

International Women’s Day: How femicide threatens women’s gains in Kenya
Barack Oduor  |  Mar 08, 2025

A new report on the killing of women in Kenya in January indicated that the problem only seems to be getting worse despite unprecedented media coverag...

Kenya strides towards gender parity with notable gains in women's inclusion
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 08, 2025

KNBS says 86 per cent of married women are actively involved in decisions regarding their health, a sign of growing empowerment in women’s healthcare...

Kenya to issue first Sh65bn sustainability-linked bond by June to address annual budget deficit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

If Kenya meets its sustainability targets, the cost of repaying the bond remains lower, while failure to do so could result in higher coupon payments.

State’s cash transfer programme not doing enough for the needy - Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

To effectively improve food consumption and dietary diversity, the policy experts argue that cash transfer amounts will need to be adjusted.

Gender job inequalities in Africa killing prospects of an equal society – IMF
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 02, 2024

Gender pay gaps are also often wide as a result of women working in less quality jobs compared to their male counterpart.

‘Africa must continue to rise,’ says UN General Assembly President
UN News  |  Oct 15, 2024

Yang praised Africa’s resilience as economic growth in sub-Saharan Africa is projected to increase from 2.6 per cent in 2023 to 3.8 per cent by 2025.

Sustainable Development Goals severely off track - World Bank report
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 01, 2024

SDG 2 which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture is the leading in regression.

African economies resilient despite structural challenges and severe shocks - report
Hanifa Adan  |  May 31, 2024

This anticipated rebound in growth is expected to be supported by improvements in global economic conditions and effective policy measures.

Ex-CS Amina Mohamed appointed Commonwealth Special Envoy for Sports
Bashir Mohammed  |  Jan 27, 2024

She will be tasked with mobilizing support and fostering leadership to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets on sports.

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