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IEBC Condemns Remarks on Alleged 2027 Election Manipulation

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 27 – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has condemned recent remarks by pro-government leaders allegedly suggesting possible interference in the 2027 General Election. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, 26th May 2026, the commission said the utterances by “certain political actors” risk distorting public perception of Kenya’s democratic processes and…

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Faith Odhiambo Warns Proposed Finance Bill 2026 Could Regnite Public Anger

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9 – Former LSK President, Faith Odhiambo, has sharply criticized the proposed Finance Bill 2026, warning that several of its provisions risk overburdening ordinary Kenyans, small businesses and investors while doing little to address deeper structural weaknesses in tax enforcement. In a post on X (formerly Twitter ) following the publication of…

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SBM Bank, Avenue Lease and Rentals E.A Lead Kenya’s Green Transition with first Fleet of BYD Plug-in Hybrids

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 2 – BYD by Cfao Mobility Kenya has delivered its first fleet of five plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to Avenue Lease & Rentals E.A with the fleet set to be leased to SBM Bank Kenya, signaling a growing shift among corporates toward sustainable and energy-efficient mobility solutions. The delivery, consisting of…

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UASU University of Nairobi chapter has raised concerns over deepening leadership and financial crisis

NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 13 – The Universities’ Academic Staff Union (UASU), University of Nairobi chapter, has called for urgent intervention to address what it describes as a deepening leadership and financial crisis at the University of Nairobi. In a statement released Monday, the union said the institution has operated without a substantive Vice Chancellor since…

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KELIN, IILA and APHRC Launch Food Policy Coalition in Kenya

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 30 – The Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV & AIDS (KELIN), International Institute for Legislative Affairs (IILA), African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC), National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and Non-Communicable Diseases Alliance of Kenya (NCD Alliance Kenya) have established Food Policy Coalition Kenya to advance stronger…

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Nairobi Hospital board reaffirms institution’s stability and financial health

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 20 – The Nairobi Hospital has asserted its robust financial stability, operational strength and continued delivery of quality healthcare services, firmly dispelling recent claims suggesting that the institution is collapsing or requires external intervention. Dr Barcley Onyambu, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Mr Felix Osano while speaking at a…

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Government announces pay rise for Police, Prison and NYS officers

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 4 – Government has announced reforms across the Kenya Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service and National Youth Service are being implemented under a structured four-pillar transformation framework designed to strengthen service delivery, professionalism and accountability. The reform agenda focuses on Institutional Capacity Development, Operational Preparedness and Logistical Capacity, Oversight and Accountability and…

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Aviation Workers call off strike after KAWU reaches deal with the Transport and Labour Ministries

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 17 – The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has signed a return to work formula, officially concluding the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). The resolution follows after a mediation meeting led by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Transport, Mr. Davis…

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Skyward Express Launches Scheduled Flights to Vipingo Ridge

NAIROBI, Kenya, Feb 14 – Skyward Express has formally inaugurated its new scheduled service between Nairobi’s Wilson Airport and the premier Vipingo Ridge, a strategic move aimed at streamlining travel to Kenya’s North Coast. This latest expansion not only enhances the carrier’s domestic footprint but also offers business and leisure travelers a sophisticated direct link…

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