Police Reforms Working Group will release preliminary findings of the July 7, 2025, Saba Saba protests at noon, at Lenana Place along Lenana Road.
The Police Reforms Working Group media engagement brings together civil society actors to unpack the preliminary findings of the Saba Saba protests, the causes of the violence and offer concrete, actionable recommendations.
It also seeks to affirm the constitutional right to protest, restore public trust, and call on state agencies to fulfil their duty to protect life and facilitate peaceful assemblies
The 2025 Saba Saba protests marked one of the most devastating episodes of state and non-state violence in Kenya's recent history.
As of Friday, 11th July 2025, a total of 38 people had been confirmed dead, including 4 women and 2 children, according to human rights organisations.
CS Mutua to champion AI-driven youth empowerment at Skill Up Africa event
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua to give keynote address at Skill Up Africa conference on youth empowerment through AI at KICC.
The Skill Up Africa Expo and Conference 2025 will be held on July 15-16, 2025.
The event focuses on youth empowerment through AI and digital skills, with highlights including a conference, exhibitions, career talks, and interactive youth events.
Representatives from the Ministries of Education and Labour and Social Protection will grace the event.
Other delegates include senior government officials from across Africa as well as officials from United Nations agencies and international development partners.
They will exchange ideas and best practices for expanding the pool of skilled youth on the continent.
Launch of the 2025 Global Wetland Outlook report at UN, Gigiri
The Global Wetland Outlook report will be launched today.
The Global Wetland Outlook is the flagship report of the Convention on Wetlands, developed by its Scientific and Technical Review Panel (STRP).
The 2025 edition presents the latest global data on the extent and condition of wetlands, evaluates their economic and societal value, quantifies the costs of ongoing loss and degradation, and outlines policy-relevant pathways for conservation, restoration, and financing.
The Global Wetland Outlook 2025 report will be made available online on the day of the launch. The full report will be accessed at www.global-wetland-outlook.ramsar.org.
Air quality experts from Africa convene in Nairobi for the Clear Air Forum at Safari Park Hotel
Air quality experts from Africa will convene in Nairobi for the Clear Air Forum at the Safari Park Hotel.
Over 250 participants representing national and local governments, academic institutions, startups, funding organisations, development partners, and grassroots groups from across Africa are expected to attend.
Organised by AirQo, a pan-African air quality research initiative at Makerere University, and hosted in collaboration with Nairobi City County Government, WRI Africa, and the Health Effects Institute, the Forum builds on the success of previous editions held in Kampala (2023) and Lagos (2024).
Participants can expect engaging policy dialogues that focus on advancing evidence-informed regulations across African cities.
The forum will also showcase emerging technologies, including low-cost air quality sensors and the use of artificial intelligence for pollution forecasting tools that are transforming how cities monitor and respond to air quality challenges.
