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Kenya Yearbook and KIPPRA Formalize Partnership to Advance Policy Research and Development Communication

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Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board led by CEO Lilian Kimeto and KIPPRA Ag. Executive Director, Dr Eldah Onsomu have signed an MoU to boost policy research and development communication.

Under the agreement, KYEB and KIPPRA will work together on capacity building, content development and resource mobilization to support their respective mandates. The partnership will also facilitate knowledge-sharing initiatives, including the dissemination of KIPPRA’s research outputs.

A central focus of the collaboration is set to amplify the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and effectively communicate the Medium-Term Plan IV (MTP IV), ensuring that policy insights reach a broader audience. By combining KYEB’s expertise in content production and national documentation with KIPPRA’s research capabilities, the partnership seeks to enhance the visibility and impact of evidence-based development initiatives.

The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from both institutions, underscoring their shared commitment to fostering evidence-based communication and strengthening Kenya’s policy landscape. This alliance marks a significant step toward coordinated, data-driven advocacy for sustainable development.

Ministry appeals for more funding to sustain digital and communication projects

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The National Assembly’s Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation on Tuesday reviewed the 2025/2026 budget proposals from the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, with officials urging the MPs to reinstate funding to prevent disruptions in key programmes.
During the sitting, Principal Secretaries Steven Isaboke, (Broadcasting and Telecommunications), and Eng. John Tanui, (ICT and the Digital Economy) said there is need to sustain investments in digital infrastructure and broadcasting and communication to boost connectivity, digital inclusion and raise public awareness on various Government initiatives.
Mr Isaboke highlighted that the Department’s original allocation of Sh6.83 billion had been reduced to Sh6.24 billion, a cut that is expected to disrupt several planned initiatives.
“The budget cut will affect dissemination of Government information, media monitoring, development and finalisation of key policies and bills and restructuring of various agencies. We ask the committee to reinstate some of the budget lines,” he said, adding that the Department is working with the various State Agencies under it to innovate and collaborate in bid to reduce operational costs.
Eng. Tanui said the ICT and Digital Economy Department had a proposed allocation of Sh16.1 billion, which had been reduced by Sh5 billion.
The PS noted that the institution is implementing critical Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) projects, including the laying out of 100,000km fibre optic network and skilling the youth, which will be affected by the budget cut.
He said that based on the reduced financing, the Department will in the financial year connect to the internet 1,148 schools and Government institutions out of the targeted 1,500.
It will also install public Wi-Fi at 2,007 spots in sub-counties and ward out of the targeted 6,170.
“The reduction will slow down the establishment of digital hubs limit opportunities for youth employment, online job training and digital innovation in under-served areas,” said the PS.
Mr Kiarie and other members of the Committee further were keen to know how the Ministry is addressing the issue of pending bills, which run into billions of shillings.
Eng. Tanui and Mr Isaboke said that the State Departments had written to the National Treasury requesting for additional funds to settle the pending bills. On the other hand, the historical pending bills were forwarded to the Verification Committee for review.
Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board’s CEO Lilian Kimeto, among several Heads of Departments and Agencies in the Ministry, attended the session.
Ms Kimeto explained to the Committee programmes that KYEB is undertaking, including digitalisation of its products and production of books on BETA pillars to enhance Government communication, as she appealed for more funding for recruitment of technical staff and automation of services.

Kenya Yearbook CEO champions for effective use of AI

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Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) CEO Lilian Kimeto has advocated for robust oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure its effective use.
Ms Kimeto, who was speaking on Wednesday at a panel discussion on digitisation of Public Service during the Inaugural Africa Technology Leadership Conference 2025 in Eldoret, said oversight would enhance responsible application.
“You need social scientists like communicators for efficient AI use as there must be human oversight. The communicators will guide AI to ensure there no biases in communication,” she observed.
Ms Kimeto called for stronger collaboration between technologists and social scientists, adding, “I encourage technology experts to work with social scientists to align AI with human needs. At Kenya Yearbook, we process vast amounts of data and give it meaning. AI can assist, but human judgment remains indispensable.”
She noted that the Government has embraced digital technology to improve it

Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) and African Public Relations Association (APRA) consultative meeting at the KYEB office

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Today 1/4/2025, the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB), led by Chief Executive Officer Lilian Kimeto (center), hosted the African Public Relations Association (APRA) for a consultative meeting at the KYEB office. The meeting discussed several areas of partnership, including the upcoming 36th Annual African Public Relations Conference, which will be held in June 2025 under the theme ‘Transforming Africa through Safe and Responsible Digital Communication: Celebrating 50 Years of APRA.’ This theme aligns well with the Kenyan Government’s agenda to position Kenya as an AI hub on the continent, as outlined in the Kenya National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2025, launched by the Government last week.
The APRA team was led by APRA President Arik Karani – Kenya (4th from right), APRA Vice President Prof. Michelle Mekeme – Cameroon (3rd from right), APRA Secretary General Dr. Omoniyi Ibietan – Nigeria (2nd from right), and Veronica Abnede (1st from right). They discussed potential areas of collaboration between the two institutions. Also present at the meeting were PRSK Vice President Patricia Ndede (4th from left), PRSK Secretary General Noella Mutunda (3rd from left), Amos Kariuki from PRSK (2nd from left), and Lucy Maina from KYEB (1st from left)

We are on track! President William Ruto’s Mid-Term Scorecard

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At the halfway mark of president William Ruto’s five-year tenure, what progress has been made towards achievement of the commitments made in the Kenya Kwanza Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA 2022-2027? Is the Kenya Kwanza administration on track towards reducing the cost of living, achieving food security, enhancing job creation, ensuring social welfare, and strengthening the economy? What steps have been taken to support key sectors like Agriculture, MSME Economy, Housing and Settlement, Healthcare, and the Digital Superhighway and Creative Economy? Significantly, how is the government ensuring that economic benefits reach
those at the bottom of the economic pyramid? As kenya moves forward, this midterm scorecard provides a comprehensive
analysis of the outcomes, impact, achievements, and challenges of President Ruto’s ambitious plan for Kenya and what lies ahead for the nation’s economic transformation in the remaining two and a half years.

We are on track! President William Ruto’s mid-term scorecard

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Two and a half years into his presidency, what progress has President William Ruto made on the promises he laid out in the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) 2022-2027? How has the Kenya Kwanza Administration tackled the cost of living, food security,
job creation, and economic expansion? What steps have been taken to support key sectors like agriculture, MSMEs, housing, healthcare, and the digital economy? More importantly, how is the government ensuring that economic benefits reach those at the bottom of the income pyramid? As Kenya moves forward, this mid term scorecard examines the impact, achievements, and challenges of Ruto’s ambitious plan – and what lies ahead for the nation’s economic transformation.

 

Hopes high as works on Busia Special Economic Zone near completion

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The Nasewa Special Economic Zone (SEZ), which hosts a county aggregation complex and an Export Processing Zone (EPZ) facility, and whose construction is ongoing, promises to transform Busia County.
The ambitious Government project is expected to create hundreds of job opportunities and boost the economy of the county.
Construction works on the EPZ facility are nearing completion, with workers doing final touches.
Similarly, construction works at the county aggregation centre are at about 70 percent, and are expected to be completed in May 2025.
The Director of Industry at Busia County Government, Mr Hudson Sireka, said the facility will boost value addition in key agricultural sectors, benefiting over 10,000 people across the region.
The official said the agro-processing hub mainly targets rice, soya, sunflower, cassava, groundnuts and cotton value chains.
Once completed, the facility will provide farmers with a reliable market, enhance productivity and boost incomes in the border county, where farming is the economic mainstay.
Residents are looking forward to better times as the promise of job creation and improved livelihoods becomes evident.
The Government targets to construct the industrial parks in every county, with the Busia facility, which was the first to be launched, setting the pace as part of its Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).

Ongoing construction work at the Nasewa County Aggregation and Industrial Park in Busia. The park and the EPZ facility make the region’s Special Economic Zone.

 

 

Kenya Yearbook and UNESCO Commission sign strategic partnership

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Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) CEO Lilian Kimeto and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) Acting Secretary General/CEO, Dr James Njogu, when they signed a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two institutions.

Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) and the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO (KNATCOM) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing collaboration between the two institutions.

The signing took place at KYEB’s headquarters in Upper Hill, Nairobi, and was officiated by KYEB CEO Lilian Kimeto and KNATCOM’s Acting Secretary General/CEO, Dr James Njogu.

Ms Kimeto stated that the engagement is strategic and will enable KYEB and KNATCOM to disseminate information on education, sciences, culture and sports, among other areas of interest.

“Our work is mainly to document Government initiatives and put them into context to enhance public awareness. We will speak about the successes of KNATCOM and the areas they focus on through our mandate,” she said.

She expressed gratitude to Dr Njogu for supporting the process that saw the two agencies sign a structured cooperation framework.

Dr Njogu highlighted that the MoU will enable the two institutions to bolster resilience by leveraging each other’s strengths.

“We have plenty of history and information to document. This MoU gives us an opportunity to work with KYEB in telling our story. I appreciate this moment,” he said.

KYEB is mandated to enhance Government communication through the documentation of its initiatives and programmes.

KNATCOM, on the other hand, promotes Kenya’s national interests in UNESCO and UNESCO’s international interests in Kenya, regionally and globally.

KYEB CEO Lilian Kimeto (second left) and KNATCOM Acting Secretary General/CEO, Dr James Njogu (second right) during the MoU signing ceremony. With them are KYEB’s Corporation Secretary, Dr Victor Nzomo (left) and KNATCOM’s Dr Joel Angoto (right), Acting Deputy Secretary General.

 

 

KYEB and KNATCOM teams during the MoU signing ceremony.

 

Embracing Sports Tourism

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In Pictures, see how the Culmination of the Tinderet Barng’etuny Mountain Run which was organised by Athletics Kenya as part of the Magical Kenya Trail that crisscrossed Laikipia, Nyandarua, Baringo, Elgeyo Marakwet, Uasin Gishu and Nandi Counties.

The run showcased the close link between sports and tourism as well the importance of sports in harnessing diversity and bringing people together.