Brian Okello

September 30, 2026 06:44 (EAT) • 16 hours ago

Civil society urges action on pre-eclampsia, maternal anaemia as Kenya loses 16 mothers daily

The coalition has now launched an awareness campaign dubbed “Bring the pressure down. Put the pressure on.”, calling for governments, funders, manufacturers and regulators to act on pre-eclampsia while continuing advocacy on maternal anaemia.

September 17, 2026 05:56 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Mwaura: Persons with disabilities must have a voice in Kenya’s political processes

Mwaura said inclusion must also extend to Kenya’s political and democratic processes, arguing that the concerns of persons with disabilities risk being overlooked when they are absent from decision-making spaces.

September 11, 2026 07:58 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Dental clinic fined Ksh.2M over ‘Dr’ title used by unqualified staff

The disciplinary action against Celestial Dental Centre follows a complaint by the Kenya Dental Association (KDA) over promotional material in which Dennis Onyango Ombeo, a registered Community Oral Health Officer (COHO), was introduced as “Dr Dennis”.

September 08, 2026 07:39 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Lawyer asks court to remove KPA boss William Ruto over expired term

The petitioner has also sought interim orders, including an order restraining KPA from paying Capt. Ruto's salary and allowances pending determination of the case.

September 05, 2026 07:56 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Kenya backs global push to end child marriage

The resolution, adopted unanimously by the 193-member UN General Assembly, creates an annual global platform to push for stronger action against child marriage and improve the protection of children, particularly girls.

August 27, 2026 06:16 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Sing’oei: Africa must change how it sees itself to unlock progress

Sing’oei described these divisions as “binaries”, the tendency to view societies and countries through an “us versus them” lens.

August 18, 2026 08:36 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Trust deficit raising cost of doing business, Kenya’s private sector warns

Business leaders and policy experts meeting in Nairobi ahead of the inaugural Trust Summit said that declining confidence in public institutions, businesses, and governance systems carries tangible financial consequences, including higher borrowing costs, increased compliance expenses, and slower in...

August 07, 2026 05:32 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Mwaura commends Mbadi's office for effective government communication

Mwaura said effective communication is a critical pillar of governance, noting that the Treasury had set itself apart through regular media briefings and simplified explanations of economic policies.

July 29, 2026 09:00 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Kenya eyes trade, investment boost as PS Sing'Oei concludes Australia visit

Sing'Oei concluded a visit to Australia under the country's prestigious Special Visitors Programme (SVP), an invitation extended only to leaders Canberra considers strategic partners, signalling Kenya's growing importance as a key African partner.

July 25, 2026 01:28 (EAT) • 2 months ago

Mwaura bids farewell to Government Spokesperson staff following reassignment

President Ruto recently appointed Mwaura as the Head of the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President.