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Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM)

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    • The Secretary General of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SCEAM), Rev. Rafael Simbine Junior (left), greeting Pope Francis (right), represented the African continent during a session in Rome from November 28 to 30, 2022
    • Bishops, priests and lay Catholics during the “Continental Synodal Assembly of Africa”, March 1-6, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1)
    • Bishops, priests and lay Catholics during the “Continental Synodal Assembly of Africa”, March 1-6, 2023, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2)
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Source: Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) |

Preparatory Workshop for the African Delegates to the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality

Towards October 2024: “How can we be a Synodal Church in mission?”

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (SECAM.org), in collaboration with the African Synodality Initiative (ASI) is organizing a workshop for the African Delegates to the Second Session of the Synod on Synodality in October 2024. The workshop is scheduled to take place from 23 – 26…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: Cabinet Approves Terms for Boards and State Staff

The new policy aligns the determination of the terms and conditions of service in the agencies with the provisions of the Constitution and the relevant laws

The Cabinet has approved the revised guidelines on the terms and conditions of service for board members and staff of State Corporations. These guidelines, the Cabinet said, were in line with the recent directives given by President William Ruto on fiscal consolidation and management of State Corporations. The new policy…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine
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Maksym Subkh had a meeting with the delegation of the Republic of Kenya

Maksym Subkh highlighted the role of Kenya as one of the reliable partners of Ukraine on the African continent and expressed hope for deepening comprehensive bilateral relations

On April 23, Special Representative of Ukraine for the Middle East and Africa Maksym Subkh had a meeting with the delegation of Kenyan political analysts and economic experts. Maksym Subkh highlighted the role of Kenya as one of the reliable partners of Ukraine on the African continent and expressed hope…

European Union External Action
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Four new reports released on Open Internet approaches in Africa

New European Union (EU)-funded reports were released highlighting Open Internet Approaches in four African countries : Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa

By looking at case studies in Burundi, Kenya, Senegal and South Africa, the four reports unpack Open Internet connectivity as a promoter of human-centric development. They also shed light on the crucial role of a free, global, reliable, affordable and secure internet in driving social and economic growth in line with the United Nations Sustainable…

Embassy of Japan in Kenya

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    • Kenya: A Courtesy Call by Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer on Ambassador OKANIWA Ken
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Kenya: A Courtesy Call by Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer on Ambassador OKANIWA Ken

She worked in the field of community development and contributed to enhancing the livelihood of small-farmers in Kericho County

On 22 April 2024, H.E. Ambassador OKANIWA received a courtesy call by a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer who has completed her mission in Kenya. She worked in the field of community development and contributed to enhancing the livelihood of small-farmers in Kericho County.

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business

Raphael Basemi’s recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya’s Kakuma camp

Raphael Basemi has come a long way since arriving in Kenya’s Kakuma camp in 2009 with just a bag of clothes and his education certificates. The Congolese refugee now runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in the camp, providing hundreds of jobs for other refugees and local community members. "When…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya: General Ogolla Laid to Rest

President Ruto said the country had lost a great military leader who served his country with passion and unwavering commitment

President William Ruto led the country in giving the late Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) General Francis Ogolla a befitting send-off. General Ogolla was laid to rest at his Alego home in Siaya County in a colourful ceremony complete with a 19-gun salute. President Ruto said the country had lost…

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC)
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Joint Press Release | Supporting Immediate Emergency Response for Cross Border Communities in Eastern Africa

Given the interconnectivity and the frequent emergencies in the region, including public health outbreaks such as Ebola, Marburg, cholera, and yellow fever among others, enhancing cross-border collaboration is crucial

To strengthen regional cross-border Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) readiness during public health emergencies, Africa CDC, UNICEF, IFRC, and WHO (the Collective Service core partners) as well as IOM, READY and the UK-PHRST, organized a simulation-based training from 15th to 19th April 2024 in Mombasa, Kenya. This training aims to bolster…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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President Ruto: General Ogolla Served his Country Diligently

General Ogolla passed on yesterday while on duty, following the crash of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County

President William Ruto has condoled with the family of the late Chief of the Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla at their home in Nairobi. General Ogolla passed on yesterday while on duty, following the crash of a Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) helicopter in Sindar, Elgeyo-Marakwet County. In his message of…

Parliament of the Republic of Uganda
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Uganda: Speaker condoles with Kenya on Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) death as Members of Parliament rally against malaria

Gen Ogolla and other officers died in the afternoon crash yesterday, President William Ruto announced yesterday

Parliament has paid tribute to the fallen Kenyan Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Francis Ogolla, who died in a helicopter crash on Thursday, 18 April 2024.  Gen Ogolla and other officers died in the afternoon crash yesterday, President William Ruto announced yesterday. He also declared three days of national…