Kiptum, Rotich Crowned Champions as 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon Draws Record 30,700 Runners
PHOTO: Abraham Kiptum winner of men’s 42km race at Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon 2026 NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 25 – On a brisk morning along the Southern Bypass, framed by the sweeping backdrop of the Nairobi National Park, Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich crossed the finish line to take the top honors at the 23rd edition…
Faith Leaders Demand Just Climate Action and Debt-Free Financing Ahead of COP31
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Ahead of the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), faith leaders and community representatives from across Africa have issued a unified, passionate call for just climate implementation, demanding an immediate shift from unfulfilled pledges to tangible, grant-based financing and frontline action. The declaration emerged following an intensive, day-and-a-half convening…
AA Kenya Celebrates Road Safety Champions as MD Francis Theuri Rallies for Stronger Public-Private Synergies
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 24 – Automobile Association (AA) Kenya has officially recognized and honored outstanding individuals, corporates, and community leaders championing road safety at the prestigious Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026. Held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi, the event convened key stakeholders across government, civil society, the private sector, and the transport industry to…
Nairobi Trust Summit Adopts 29-Point Call to Action, Proposes UN Global Trust Facility
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – The inaugural Trust Summit 2026 concluded today in Nairobi with the adoption of the historic Nairobi Call to Action on Global Trust. The 29-point agreement proposes ambitious new international mechanisms aimed at restoring faith in public institutions, reforming global governance, and financing initiatives to bridge the growing worldwide trust deficit….
Trust, Transparency Called Key to Kenya’s Ebola Preparedness
By John Toris NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Health leaders meeting in Nairobi have warned that Kenya’s investments in laboratories, healthcare workers and emergency systems will deliver limited results unless communities trust the institutions protecting their health. Speaking on Day Two of the Trust Summit, government officials and global health experts said public confidence must…
StanChart Marathon: Major Nairobi Roads to Close Ahead of 23rd Standard Chartered Marathon
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 – Nairobi Traffic Police Department has announced partial road closures and traffic diversions ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, scheduled for Sunday, 25 October 2026. The road closures will begin at 11.00pm on Saturday, 24 October, and are scheduled to end at 1.30pm on Sunday, 25…
AU Deputy Chairperson Calls for Trust as ‘Essential Infrastructure’ at Nairobi Summit
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 – Emerging global crises and fragile international relations demand a fundamental shift in how nations cooperate, the Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Selma Malika Haddadi, told leaders gathered in Nairobi today. Opening The Trust Summit on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Ms. Haddadi called on governments, institutions, businesses and…
Anti-Counterfeit Authority Launches Major Crackdown on Illicit Alcohol, Fake Fertiliser and Pirated Exam Materials in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 22 – The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has announced a nationwide enforcement campaign to crack down on counterfeit goods and illicit trade, warning that the economic and human toll of fake products threatens public health, agriculture, and education across the country. The heightened operations come as demand builds for consumer goods ahead of…
The Trust Summit: Kenyan Leaders and Global Experts Demand Action at Nairobi Trust Summit
NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 21 – As Kenya hosts the inaugural Global Trust Summit in Nairobi, national leaders, public officials, and civil society representatives are issuing a unified call for immediate institutional accountability, meaningful public participation, and measurable results. Running from October 21 to 23, 2026, under the theme “Weaving Trust: Binding Strands for a Stronger…
Are Kenyan Parents Preparing Children for Exams or Teaching Them to Fear Failure?
As the national examination season approaches across Kenya, parents face a critical question: Are we helping our children prepare for academic success, or are we unknowingly teaching them to fear falling short? In many Kenyan households, the arrival of exam season requires no calendar check. The television goes off earlier, revision textbooks conquer the dining…
