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Beyond HIV and TB Diagnoses: The Moth Challenges Africa to Tell Human Stories Behind Illness

As health systems focus on treatment targets and disease statistics, The Moth’s Nairobi Mainstage is bringing attention to the personal experiences, stigma and aspirations that often go unreported. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – A diagnosis can change how a person sees their future, but it does not have to determine everything that follows.For someone living…

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MELTA Warns of Mass Job Losses as NACADA Proposes Tough New Alcohol Rules

NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 6 – The Small and Medium Liquor Traders Association (MELTA) has strongly opposed the new alcohol regulations proposed by the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA), warning that the rigid restrictions threaten over two million livelihoods across the country.​ The controversial guidelines are part of NACADA’s updated…

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UAE Developer Reportage Group Eyes More Investment in Kenya

PHOTO: From L- R Jayendra Vala, CEO, Reportage Kenya; Andrea Nucera, Group Managing Director, Reportage Group; and Elly Owuor, Chairman, Reportage Kenya. NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 4 – Kenya could see more residential developments from UAE-based property developer Reportage Group as the company explores opportunities to expand its local portfolio. The group’s Managing Director, Andrea Nucera,…

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Women Leaders and Peace Actors Demand Inclusive Electoral Reforms and Zero Tolerance for Political Violence Ahead of 2027 Polls

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 30 – In a unified call for democratic integrity, civil society networks, women leaders, and peace actors across Kenya have raised serious concerns over proposed electoral amendments, escalating political violence targeting women and youth and unaddressed high campaign costs ahead of the 2027 General Elections.​ Speaking at a joint press conference in…

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KEMSA Hands Over Refurbished Medicine Store at Port Reitz Hospital to Boost Medicine Safety and Quality in Mombasa​

MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 28 – The Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) has officially handed over a newly refurbished medicine store at Port Reitz Sub-County Hospital in Mombasa County. The milestone initiative is designed to strengthen Good Storage Practices (GSP), safeguard the quality and efficacy of essential drugs, and elevate overall medical commodity management at the…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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