Agnes Oloo
168 Articles
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Policy gaps blamed for rising cases of Technological Gender-Based Violence in Kenya
With digital devices and tools, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), now deeply embedded in daily life and easily accessible across age groups, experts say technology-facilitated violations are evolving faster than existing safeguards.
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WRA suspends water disconnections in December amid holiday season
Kenyans to enjoy the holiday season without worrying about water interruptions. The authority said normal disconnection procedures will resume from January 15, 2026.
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Climate smart innovation among initiatives considered for lucrative grant launched in Kenya
Climate-smart practices are among the initiatives targeted under the new $75,000 (Ksh. 9.7 million) African Cities Innovation Fund, unveiled to support smarter, healthier and more equitable cities across Africa. The grant initiative seeks to unlock solutions to some of Africa’s most urgent urban cha...
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Kenya to roll out value-based education in schools nationwide by 2026
The pilot, which ran in both regular and Special Needs Education (SNE) schools, involved 79 institutions across eight regions from 19 counties. After five months, the pilot has concluded, paving the way for the official report launch and programme rollout in 2026.
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Civil societies push for GBV treatment inclusion in SHA policy as 16 days of activism begin
The appeal was made during a stakeholder Universal Periodic Review (UPR) capacity-building forum in Machakos County, where advocates highlighted the financial barriers and systemic challenges that continue to deny survivors access to justice and urgent medical care.
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Kenya, EU expand climate action cooperation amid shrinking donor funding
The launch marked a significant acceleration of the ‘Meaningful Engagement Transformative Action (META) initiative that seeks to strengthen the capacities and influence the Kenyan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) as independent actors.
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Over 50,000 delegates gather in Brazil for COP30 as U.S. skips climate summit again
The US government has again recorded high level delegates a no -show from the world climate engagement.
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The world not ready for a sustainable, climate-neutral economy - Report
Experts have advised on the need for a common-ground transition into a sustainable, net-zero future, one that encompasses a shift to a climate-neutral economy while ensuring the process is fair and inclusive, especially for people and communities most affected by the transition....
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Rising from the floods:The women turning climate crisis into opportunity in Mozambique
In the heart of Manhiça, beneath the shade of a large tree, a group of women and girls sit in a circle, engrossed in discussion. Nearby, an iron-sheet hall provides shelter from the searing sun — the venue for MULEIDE Cycle Classes, a community-led program offering climate change education and empow...
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Mt. Elgon forest cover restoration to serve as peace mission to enhance unity
The Mt. Elgon landscape covers 172,095 ha of the gazetted forest areas, national park and the adjacent farmlands. It is located in the Western part of Kenya in between Bungoma and Trans Nzoia counties, bordering Uganda, approximately 140 kilometers North East of Lake Victoria....

