September 23, 2026

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Health Crisis Deepens: Healthcare Bodies Warn of Rising Infant and Maternal Deaths as Nurses’ Strike Hits Day 37

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PHOTO: Kenya Progressive Nurses Association President Michael Nyongesa (Left), National Nurses Association of Kenya (NNAK) President Collins Ajwang (Centre) and  Midwives Association of Kenya Vice President  Eunice Atsali flanked by other  health professional association officials address a press conference at  NNAK offices in Nairobi. NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 3 – As the nationwide nurses’ strike enters…

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Relief for Passengers as Kenya Aviation Workers Call Off Strike After Government Agreement

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 – Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike that disrupted flight operations at Nairobi airports after reaching an agreement with the government. The strike that began on Sunday had paralysed operations at Kenyan airports including the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport, Eldoret International Airport and…

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Raise Tobacco Taxes to Save Lives and Fix Health Funding, Government Urged

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 31 – Stakeholders spanning public health, civil society, research institutes, government agencies, tax administration, youth organizations, development partners and academia convened in Nairobi on August 27, 2026, for the 4th Tobacco Taxation Conference. The forum focused on the critical role of tobacco taxation in advancing public health and sustainable health financing, coming…

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Prof. John Okumu Installed as Kenyatta University’s 7th Vice-Chancellor

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 29 – Professor John Okumu has officially been installed as the 7th Vice-Chancellor of Kenyatta University, marking a new chapter in the University’s journey of knowledge, excellence, sustainability and continuous improvement. As he assumes office, Prof. Okumu has pledged to lead with integrity, accountability, innovation and evidence-based decision-making, while working with the…

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Kenya’s Border Crackdown Cuts Illegal Pesticide Imports by 95% as Nationwide Agrovet Inspections Intensify

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 28 – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has drawn a hard line on pesticide safety, declaring that Kenya will not allow pesticides banned elsewhere over health and safety concerns to find a market in the country, as his ministry intensifies enforcement from border points to agrovet shelves. “My pronouncement…

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HassConsult Scales ‘Elevate’ Concept as Social Well-Being Drives Kenya’s Residential Value

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 26 – As rapid digital adoption moves everyday life onto screens, everyday community life across Kenya is becoming increasingly fragmented, real estate firm HassConsult is expanding its innovative resident experience platform, Elevate by Hass, transforming traditional residential developments into connected, active communities.​ Data highlights a clear shift in lifestyle patterns with Global…

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RSM East Africa and QLOT Consulting Named Transaction Advisors for Kenya’s Inaugural National Lottery

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – The National Lottery Board today announced the appointment of a Transaction Advisor to guide the procurement of Kenya’s first National Lottery Operator. Led by RSM Eastern Africa in partnership with QLOT Consulting of Sweden, the consortium will work with the Board from transaction structuring through to operator onboarding and launch…

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Nairobi’s Empty Offices Hold the Key to Unlocking Kenya’s Creative Economy​

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PHOTO: Eric manya, Trust for Indigenous Culture and Health (TICAH) Representative. NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 21 – As Kenya positions its creative economy as a central pillar of national economic growth, new research presented today reveals a glaring paradox in the capital: Nairobi’s cultural practitioners are not facing a physical shortage of space, but are systematically…

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Kenya Unveils National Gender Agenda to Drive Evidence-Based Policy and Bridge Disparity Gaps

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 – The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), in partnership with the National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI), Mizizi Elimu Afrika and key stakeholders on August 12 2026 hosted the national dissemination workshop and official unveil of the National Gender Research Agenda (NGRA). Unveiled under the theme “Evidence to…

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