THE ARCHITECTS ALLIANCE DEMANDS URGENT ACTION AFTER EASTLEIGH BUILDING COLLAPSE
The Architects Alliance (TAA)— President and former Senator Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga The Architects Alliance (TAA) has called for urgent reforms in Kenya’s building approval, inspection and enforcement systems following the collapse of a building in Eastleigh, Nairobi, on October 23, 2026, warning that repeated incidents expose systemic weaknesses that continue to put lives at…
KenGen Names Ronoh Kibet Charles as Next CEO
In a notice announcing the appointment, KenGen said the incoming chief executive would undergo a transition period to allow for a smooth handover and maintain continuity in the company’s operations and strategic plans.
AA Kenya Honours Road Safety Champions as Theuri Calls for Stronger Action to Curb Crashes
Italy’s Ambassador to Kenya, Vincenzo Del Monaco, addresses guests during the AA Kenya Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026 at Serena Hotel, Nairobi. AA Kenya has honoured individuals, corporates and institutions making significant contributions to road safety, with Group Managing Director Francis Theuri calling for stronger collaboration and sustained investment to reduce road crashes and save…
HRMPEB certifies record 1,464 human resource professionals in 2026
Kenya’s human resource profession has received a boost following the certification of 1,464 professionals, the highest number ever certified in a single year by the Human Resource Management Professionals Examinations Board (HRMPEB). The professionals were recognised during the Board’s 7th Certified Human Resource Professionals (CHRP) Certification Ceremony held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC),…
Sakaja reveals Eastleigh building had no occupation certificate after collapse
18-storey building in Eastleigh North that has collapsed Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has revealed that a building that collapsed in Eastleigh on Friday, October 23, 2026 had no occupation certificate, raising fresh questions about enforcement of construction regulations in the capital. Speaking at the scene, Sakaja said the building had received approval but questioned whether…
Absa Bank City Run Brings Centenary Celebration to Eldoret
Eldoret’s running culture will take centre stage on Sunday, November 1st, when Absa Bank stages the Absa City Run – Eldoret Edition to celebrate 100 years of service in the City of Champions. The event will feature 3km, 5km and 10km races, welcoming participants across different fitness levels while putting a competitive spotlight on…
Three Women Arrested as 55 Bags of Subsidised Fertiliser Recovered in Migori
The fertiliser is part of the government-subsidised agricultural inputs programme, which aims to make farm supplies more affordable to farmers and support food production.
Home School Chases Historic Hat-Trick as 89 Junior Golfers Converge on Royal Nairobi
A total of 89 junior golfers from 16 schools will battle for interschool golf honours on Friday at the NCBA Lisle Shaw Memorial Interschool Golf Competition at Royal Nairobi Golf Club. The competition will feature 19 teams in the Main Tournament (Gross) and eight teams in the Subsidiary Tournament (Net), offering young golfers an opportunity…
Businesses Urged to Go Beyond Insurance to Strengthen Risk Resilience.
From left: Brian Rop, General Manager Risk and Insurance at Liaison Group; Dennis Karanja, General Manager Regional Business at Liaison Group; and Kalai Musee, Director of Supervision at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), during the Liaison Group Corporate Risk Management Forum in Nairobi. By Fride Amiani Businesses have been urged to adopt proactive risk management…
ACA Intensifies Crackdown on Counterfeit Alcohol, Tobacco, Farm Inputs
Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board Chairperson Nelson Ributhi Gaichuhie and Executive Director Robi M. King’a during a previous event. The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has intensified countrywide enforcement against counterfeit and illicit products, targeting alcohol, tobacco, agricultural inputs and school learning materials amid rising demand during the festive and planting seasons. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday…
