WINNIE KAMAU

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The Cotonou Declaration Africa’s Roadmap to WSISPlus20

3 weeks ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Winnie KamauNairobi, Kenya: In the heart of Cotonou, Benin, last month, delegates from across Africa gathered for the WSIS+20 Africa Summit dubbed Reflecting on Two Decades of Digital Transformation. The meeting is part of the twenty-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSISPlus20), a moment to reflect on the digital progress and challenges facing the continent.
Football Legends Adebayor, Eto’o and Okocha Visit Somalia

3 weeks ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Mohamed DhooreMogadishu, Somalia: A FIFA delegation and three African former football professionals—Samuel Eto’o, Jay-Jay Okocha, and Emmanuel Adebayor—arrived in Mogadishu, where they were welcomed by Somali government officials and Somali Football Federation leaders. Their arrival is part of promoting peace, youth integration initiatives, and developing Somali sports where the Sports fans and youth lined the streets to welcome them.
Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives issue a strike notice

3 weeks ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Mercy KachengeNairobi, Kenya: Healthcare services across the country face disruption after the Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUM) issued a 26 day notice to both the county and national government citing unresolved grievances their members spanning seven years despite the efforts to have them amicably solved. The Nurses nationwide strike is set to begin 7th July 2025 if the government fails to address the nine critical issues within the specified days.
Uganda Set To Ban Single-Use Plastic Carrier Bags - Talk Africa

1 month ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoKampala, Uganda: The Uganda’s government has alerted its citizens that it is planning to ban single-use plastic carrier bags in the country. The announcement was made on 7th May, 2025 by the Executive Director of the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA). This decision marks a significant step towards addressing plastic pollution in Uganda as well as protecting the environment and the wellbeing of neighboring countries.
Opinion: China-Kenya Elevate Ties, Strengthening Belt and Road Cooperation for Shared Prosperity

1 month ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Xu YawenBeijing, China: Kenya’s President William Ruto’s recent state visit to China in April represented a landmark moment in the enduring relationship between China and Kenya.
The World Welcomes the New Pope

1 month ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Winnie KamauNairobi, Kenya: Pope Leo XIV greeted the world for the first time to grant his Urbi et Orbi blessing. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected as the 267th Successor of Peter by the 133 Cardinal electors. The Chicago-born missionary who spent his career ministering in Peru and took over the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops was elected the first pope from the United States in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church.
POPE FRANCIS DIES AT 88, VATICAN BEGINS PROCESS TO ELECT SUCCESSOR

2 months ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Winnie KamauNairobi, Kenya: Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88, the Vatican confirmed today. The pontiff died at his residence in Casa Santa Marta, following complications from double pneumonia, bringing an end to his 12-year tenure of papacy. Born Jorge Mario Bergoglio in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Pope Francis made history in 2013 as the first Latin American and Jesuit Pope.
Civil Society Organizations Slams Kenya Kwanza Regime on Governance & Democracy

2 months ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Henry OwinoNairobi, Kenya: Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have accused the current government led by President William Ruto of escalating efforts to silence decent voices not just through force but failing to act on political freedoms that are under attack. The latest concern is the blocking of an artistic play by Butere Girls High School from Kakamega County to be performed at the National Drama Festivals held in Nakuru.
Africa’s Silent Crisis: Hepatitis B Vaccination Gaps Leave Millions of Children at Risk

2 months ago | talkafrica.co.ke | Omboki Monayo |WINNIE KAMAU

By Omboki MonayoNairobi, Kenya: When Maureen Atieno gave birth to a baby girl in 2024, the medics handling the delivery at the private facility in Nairobi’s Umoja Two Estate told her she had to hurry and get her daughter vaccinated against Hepatitis B Virus infection. “I was told I had to get it done as soon as possible”, says the mother of two who had been diagnosed with the disease just one month before giving birth.
FIDA Kenya condemns Police Intimidation and Violation of Rights of Butere Girls Students during the Kenya Drama Festivals in Nakuru County

2 months ago | talkafrica.co.ke | WINNIE KAMAU

By Winnie KamauNairobi, Kenya: The Federation of Women Lawyers in Kenya (FIDA-Kenya) strongly condemns the disturbing and unlawful events that unfolded on the evening of 9th April 2025 and the morning of 10th April 2025, targeting students of Butere Girls High School during their scheduled performance of the play “Echoes of War” at the Kenya National Drama Festivals in Nakuru County.