Samuel Maina

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Samuel Maina

Samuel is an independent journalist covering politics, business and community affairs in Kenya.

Articles by Samuel Maina(20)

African Securities Exchanges Challenged to Expand MSME Access to Growth Capital
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African Securities Exchanges Challenged to Expand MSME Access to Growth Capital

Susan Mang’eni has urged African securities exchanges to strengthen partnerships with MSMEs to expand access to long-term growth capital, boost enterprise competitiveness and create jobs, particularly for youth and women. Speaking at the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit 2026 in Nairobi, she called for greater support to prepare small businesses for investment opportunities in capital markets.

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From Left : Ms.Shakira Khawaja(Founder SUQOON Kenya), Dr. Daniel Nyamongo(JKUAT Centre for Healthy Ageing), Dr. Rita Arogo,  Prof. Marianne Mureithi, Dr. Tasneem Yamani(Hamat Health Hospital and Senior Advisor Suqoon)

Kenya Urged to Strengthen Systems as Population Ages

Kenya has been urged to strengthen its healthcare, social protection and policy systems to respond to a growing population of older persons and ensure longer lives are lived with dignity, independence and better health.

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Kenya Steps Up Push to Expand Contraceptive Access as Unmet Need Persists

Kenya Steps Up Push to Expand Contraceptive Access as Unmet Need Persists

Kenya has recorded significant gains in modern contraceptive use, but the Ministry of Health says persistent unmet need, unequal access and growing financing pressures could slow progress towards the country's 2030 family planning targets. Speaking ahead of World Contraception Day, Dr. Toro called for stronger domestic financing, accurate reproductive health information and expanded primary healthcare networks to ensure wider access to contraceptive services.

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NCCK Calls for Greater Youth Role in Kenya’s Governance and Development

NCCK Calls for Greater Youth Role in Kenya’s Governance and Development

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has called for meaningful and continuous youth participation in governance, policy-making and national decision-making, urging young people to move beyond election-period mobilisation and become active partners in shaping Kenya’s future.

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KEPRO Pushes for Action as Kenya Moves Beyond Waste Awareness to Accountability

KEPRO Pushes for Action as Kenya Moves Beyond Waste Awareness to Accountability

KEPRO is calling for stronger collaboration among government, producers, consumers and waste managers to move Kenya’s waste agenda beyond awareness towards compliance, recycling and measurable action. The organization says increased adoption of Extended Producer Responsibility must translate into meaningful results across the waste-management value chain.

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From Left to Right: Jonathan Said- Vice President, Technical Expertise, AGRA; Alice Ruhweza – AGRA President; Aggie Konde – Chief Brand Communications, External Engagement and Advocacy; Andrew Coz – Director of Strategy and Transformation, AGRA.

Africa’s agricultural progress yet to translate into farmer prosperity, AGRA says

Africa has made significant gains in agricultural production over the past two decades, but the progress has yet to translate into sufficient prosperity for farmers, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) says. In its 20-year Impact, Learning and Foresight Report launched in Nairobi on Monday, AGRA says farmer incomes have doubled, cereal yields have risen by about 40 per cent and farm output has roughly doubled in real terms since 2005. However, the organisation warns that the gains remain insufficient to deliver the transformation needed to meet Africa’s 2035 agricultural targets.

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