Government Steps Up Mt. Elgon Restoration Drive, Targets 125,000 Seedlings for Bungoma Farmers
Participants, led by Secretary for Administration in the State Department for Forestry, Patrick Meso (centre), display the Mt. Elgon Day 2026 banner during the commemoration at Kaberua Forest Station in Bungoma County on November 7, 2026. The government has reaffirmed its commitment to restoring the Mt. Elgon ecosystem, strengthening community livelihoods and promoting sustainable forest…
The Moth Harnesses Storytelling to Drive Social Change, Promote Empathy
Stakeholders pose for a group photo during a media roundtable ahead of the seventh edition of The Moth Mainstage Nairobi, themed “Now or Never,” scheduled for November 7, 2026.Storytellers from Kenya and other African countries will take to the stage in Nairobi on Saturday to share personal experiences on HIV, tuberculosis, crime, survival and family…
Millions of Kenyans Benefit from Free M-PESA Transactions as Safaricom Expands Community Investments
Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa during a media interview following the release of the company’s half-year financial results for the period ended September 30, 2026. Millions of Kenyans continue to benefit from free M-PESA transactions, with more than half of all mobile money transfers attracting no charges, according to Safaricom’s latest half-year financial results….
Great Chepsaita targets 10,000 participants for its 4h edition
The Great Chepsaita Cross Country is targeting more than 10,000 participants for its fourth edition set for December 5. Race chairman Barnabas Korir said the competition had grown into one of Kenya’s leading cross-country events, attracting more than 7,000 schoolchildren from over 48 schools in previous editions. The event’s recognition by World Athletics through its…
27 Kenyan Youth Flagged Off to Dubai for Jobs Under Kazi Majuu Initiative.
Principal Secretary Esther Mworia speaking during the flag-off of Kenyans heading to Dubai for jobs under the Kazi Majuu initiative in Nairobi. Twenty-seven Kenyan youth have been flagged off to Dubai to take up jobs in the construction and hospitality sectors under the government’s Kazi Majuu initiative. The flag-off, presided over by State Department for…
Rieck makes history with sixth-place finish in Youth Olympics swimming final
Jeremy Mutwii Rieck made history on Wednesday after becoming only the second Kenyan swimmer to reach a final at the Youth Olympic Games. Rieck finished sixth in the men’s 50m butterfly final on Day Four of the swimming competition at the Dakar 2026 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The Kenyan secured his place in…
Govt rolls out free digital training to help youth, women and PWDs win public tenders
Susan Mang’eni PS State Department for MSMEs speaking to the press during a media briefing in Nairobi she is accompanied by Evans Oyaro, Diretor KIBT and Mohammed Doyo , Secretary MSMEs , State Department for MSMEs Development The government has rolled out a free digital training programme to equip young entrepreneurs, women and persons with…
280 athletes benefit from Eldoret City Marathon as veterans question AK snub
At least 280 athletes have directly benefited from the Eldoret City Marathon since its inaugural edition through to the sixth edition, with veteran athletes now challenging Athletics Kenya (AK) to explain why the race has been excluded from the federation’s competition calendar. Former Boston Marathon champion Moses Tanui questioned the omission, saying the race…
Njoki eyes third straight Tech Run title in Eldoret
Defending champion Christine Njoki is confident of retaining her title at the third edition of the Tech Run scheduled for November 29 in Eldoret. Njoki, who has won the previous two editions, said she was well prepared for the race and looking forward to another successful outing. “I am ready to defend my title. I…
Tiren claims top honours at Absa centenary golf tournament
Kristian Tiren emerged the overall winner of the Absa @ 100 Eldoret Golf Tournament after posting 41 points at Eldoret Club. Tiren, who plays off handicap 17, beat a field of 108 golfers to claim the top prize in the tournament organised by Absa Bank Kenya as part of its centenary celebrations in Eldoret. In…
