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Counties Push for Direct Climate Funds to Boost Local Adaptation. Dr Jacqueline Kado, Executive Director of the Network of African Science Academies (NASAC) makes her address at the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience held in Nairobi By MAXIMILLA WAFULA & PATRICK KIMANZI  The County Diary News Nairobi, Kenya – County leaders, scientists, and grassroots voices from across Africa have intensified calls for climate finance to flow directly to local governments and community organisations, warning that current global funding systems leave those on the frontline without the resources to adapt. Speaking during the Vatican African Conference on Climate Resilience in Nairobi, participants stressed that Africa’s climate fight will only succeed if funding bypasses bureaucratic bottlenecks and reaches those implementing change on the ground. “This is not just about big pledges at global summits,” said Dr Éliane Ubalijoro, CEO of CIFOR-ICRAF. “It’s about timely, eq...

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IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale IMCTC Boosts Regional Capacity to Combat Terrorism Financing in Nairobi Training Finale By Staff Reporter NAIROBI, Kenya – August 8, 2025 – The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has wrapped up a week-long specialist training in Nairobi, marking another significant step in bolstering Africa’s and the Middle East’s fight against terrorism financing and money laundering. The course, themed “Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level”, brought together Kenyan security chiefs, financial regulators, and regional experts for five days of intensive sessions aimed at sharpening skills to detect and disrupt the money trails that fuel extremist networks. Presiding over the closing ceremony, Major General Luka K. Kutto, General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, lauded IMCTC’s ongoing role in fostering international cooperation against terrorism’s fi...

School Principal Rebecca Mutinda Wins ‎ Leaders of All Nations International  (LOANI) Global Award By Patrick KIMANZI   ‎A Principal/Director/CEO Mrs Rebecca Mutinda, who has been championing children rights, Education and social transformation, has won a Global Leadership award, The COUNTY DIARY has learnt. ‎A Principal of a Girls High school in Machakos Madam Rebecca won the  Global Awards organised by Leaders of All Nations International  (LOANI), media reports said. She received an international Leadership Award -As an  Outstanding and Distinguished Leader. ‎She is the CEO of Mama Dorcus Children Centre a charity org in Kenya.

IMCTC Launches Landmark Training in Nairobi to Strengthen Fight Against Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering By STAFF REPORTER The County diary News  Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, August 4, 2025 The Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC) has officially launched a five-day specialized training course in Nairobi under the title "Countering Terrorism Financing and Money Laundering – Foundational Level." The program, held in the Kenyan capital, is part of IMCTC’s strategic “Capacity” initiative, designed to enhance the capabilities of security and regulatory agencies in its member states, particularly in the fight against financial crimes linked to terrorism. The launch ceremony was presided over by His Excellency Major General John Nkoimo, General Officer Commanding Central Command (GOC), representing the Chief of Defence Forces of the Republic of Kenya. In his keynote address, Major General Nkoimo emphasized the urgent need for collective...

‎The COUNTY PROFILES: 12Quick Facts On Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile, (Mama Badilisha *RELOADED )* ‎ ‎*The new crop of selfless leaders needed in Ukambani* ‎BY PATRICK KIMANZI & MAXIMILLA WAFULA  ‎ ‎1. *Hon Esther Kalunda Ndile* is a seasoned politician, being a *front runner of the 2022 Women Rep seat for Kitui County* where she emerged third position from a hotly contested race of six strong women leaders. ‎ ‎2. Hon Ndile is a _former nominated MCA for Mutonguni Ward (2017-2022)._ She is a professional holding a Masters degree in Public Health, with a wealth of experience in *community service & resource management.* She is also an adept resource mobilizer with programs under her own initiative such as *Wamama na Essie* that has empowered hundreds of women economically across Kitui County. ‎ ‎3. ⁠Hon Kalunda Ndile's vision is and has been promoting *Women-centric Empowerment* while advocating for increased access to technological opportunities and education in the ...

By THE COUNTY DIARY, Global leadership icon and development ambassador Benjamin MUSUNZA has added another feather to his cap - bagging yet another leadership award in Nairobi, Kenya, local media reports said Tuesday. In a red carpet awards ceremony, the glittering blitz gave way to. .