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State and Clergy Unite for Grassroots Economic Oversight through ‘Gumzo la Uchumi Mashinani’

PHOTO: Principal Secretary for Economic Planning Dr. Boniface Makokha addressing media during Brethren to Brethren’ Prayer breakfast at Pac University, Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9 – The Government has intensified its localized public accountability drive by on boarding inter-denominational religious leaders to spearhead citizen monitoring of national development projects. ​In a strategic push aimed at…

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Manufacturers Push for Policy Reforms to Unleash Kenya’s Steel Sector

PHOTO: Mr. Bobby Johnson – Chair, Metal and Allied Sector, KAM NAIROBI, Kenya, July 7 – Steel manufacturers have called for measures to lower the cost of production, curb the entry of substandard products and create a predictable business environment to enable Kenya’s steel industry to increase production and compete in regional and international markets…

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Kenya Partners with EU and UNODC to Modernize Nairobi Prison Operations via Hybrid Solar Project

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 6 – The Government of Kenya, in collaboration with the European Union and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), has officially commissioned a state-of-art hybrid solar power installation at the Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison. Spearheaded under the PLEAD Programme, the green energy initiative marks a defining…

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Nairobi Hospital Taps Polo Partnership for Community Health Expansion

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 2 – The Nairobi Hospital and the Nairobi Polo Club have announced a landmark partnership that will see the hospital become the official healthcare partner for the 2026/2027 polo season, reinforcing a shared commitment to promoting health, safety and sporting excellence in Kenya. The partnership was unveiled during a media briefing held…

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Kenya Eyes Menstrual Economy to Drive Industrial Growth

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 2 – The Kenya Menstrual Economy Conference 2026 marked an important milestone as Kenya adopted a new declaration to position menstrual health as a strategic national growth sector, marking a shift from viewing menstruation primarily as a public health concern to recognising it as an emerging economic opportunity. The declaration was adopted…

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Stakeholders Call for Strict Fiscal Accountability and Social Equity in Finance Act 2026

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 26 – The National Taxpayers Association (NTA) in collaboration with Oxfam on Wednesday 24 June 2026 convened a policy dialogue to scrutinize the inclusivity of Kenya’s evolving fiscal framework. The engagement critically evaluated whether the country’s primary tax instruments including the National Tax Policy (NTP), the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS) and the…

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Empire FX, Kalakoda Promotions Partners to Elevate Kenya’s Top Boxing Talent

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22 – Kenya’s premier trading and investment firm Empire FX has officially announced a groundbreaking partnership with Kalakoda Promotions, the nation’s leading international boxing promoter, the strategic alliance aims to elevate local boxing talent onto the global stage. The collaboration is set to bolster the development of Kenya’s top boxing talent, with…

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Unity in Diversity: Kigwa Ridge School Marks African Cultural Day

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 20 – Culture, identity and continental pride took center stage in Nairobi on Friday, June 19, 2026, as Kigwa Ridge School in Runda hosted its highly anticipated African Cultural Day, The event drew a diverse crowd of learners, families, diplomats, and educators, all converging to experience the rich traditions and shared values…

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China-Africa Trade Deepens as Major Africa International Construction Machinery Expo 2026 opens in Nairobi

NAIROBI, Kenya, June 16 – Kenya is positioning itself as the hub of East African industrial growth as its set to host The Africa International Construction Machinery, Mining Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Automobile & Motorcycle Parts, Electromechanical and Hardware Products Expo (AICMEC 2026) from June 17 to 19 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi….

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Savannah Honey, Laikipia Women’s Groups Partner to Drive Commercial Beekeeping Growth

LAIKIPIA, Kenya, June 10 – In a major boost to sustainable agriculture in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands, Savannah Honey Ltd has signed a five-year partnership with women’s producer groups in Laikipia County under the Nurture Project implemented by Swisscontact and funded by the Wyss Academy, the agreement aims to scale Modern, climate-resilient, commercial beekeeping…

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