Marende praised by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, meeting with Biden; South Mugirango by-election this week (via AfriCommons Blog)

Kenyan Speaker of Parliament Kenneth Marende seems to be getting an increased international profile. Navanethem Pillay, UN Commissioner for Human Rights, called on Marende on Monday, expressing concern regarding progress on prosecution of suspects for post election violence. According to the Standard she singled out Marende for praise, “saying he had made immense contribution in stabilising the country through some historic rulings and the manner … Read More

via AfriCommons Blog

Katiba Baraza: Why going green is cool for the youth (via OliverSays)

As debate on the proposed constitution rages on, issues to do with the youth seem to be swallowed in the political frenzy, especially due to contention on land and the kadhi’s courts. Kenyan youth and, as we call them, Buzzers, make up a majority of the population stand to gain much in the new constitution if it passes the August 4 referendum test. The proposed constitution defines youth as persons who are aged between 18 and 35 years of age. Eve … Read More

via OliverSays

Double Harvest in Kenya

DOUBLE HARVEST operates in third world countries to establish and develop agricultural projects, by providing capital resources and implementing best practices to increase food production, and to build the local economy.

See project in Kenya

http://www.doubleharvest.org/where/kenya/kenya

http://www.doubleharvest.org/where/kenya/kenya