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Kenya Launches New Mining Guidelines to Boost Sector Growth and Protect Communities

Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho (centre) poses for a photo with stakeholders during the Annual Mining Policy Brief and Stakeholders’ Forum held in Nairobi on October 29, 2026, where two key documents were launched to strengthen governance and promote responsible mining in Kenya. Kenya has launched two new policy…

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Leaders Urge Kenyans to Embrace Integrity, Active Citizens Ahead of 2027 Elections.

Secretary for National Cohesion and Values Josiah Musili, EBS, addresses participants during the 2026 World Values Day celebrations, where leaders urged Kenyans to uphold integrity, unity and active citizenship ahead of the 2027 General Election. Government officials, anti-corruption leaders and student representatives have called on Kenyans to embrace integrity, patriotism, political tolerance and active citizenship,…

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Xiaomi Unveils REDMI Note 17 Series, Built for Years with REDMI Titan Quality

NAIROBI, Kenya, September 29, 2026 – Xiaomi Kenya today unveiled REDMI Note 17 Series, the latest generation of its best-selling smartphone lineup, introducing three new models, including the first-ever Pro Max model — REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The series provides substantially larger batteries and faster charging for extended endurance, enhanced water and drop…

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Editors push for deeper scrutiny of Kenya’s borrowing and public finances

KEG Vice President Francis Openda during peer-to-peer engagement on public finance accountability, urging journalists to deepen scrutiny of Kenya’s borrowing and public finances. The Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), in partnership with the International Republican Institute (IRI), has held its second peer-to-peer engagement on the media’s role in advancing public finance accountability, with editors and journalists…

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Election 2027: Stakeholders Sound Alarm Over Institutional Trust and IEBC Preparedness

Religious leaders and human rights organisations have warned that political interference and declining public trust in Kenya’s independent institutions could undermine the credibility of the 2027 General Election, urging urgent action to address the concerns before campaigns begin. At the centre of the concerns was the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), with stakeholders questioning…

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Beyond the Ballot: Religious Leaders Challenge Kenyans to Protect Peace Ahead of 2027

As Kenya heads towards the 2027 General Election, religious leaders have challenged citizens to reject the politics of division and protect the country’s peace, warning that the responsibility for credible polls cannot be left to electoral institutions alone. Speaking during the closing session of a National Stakeholders’ Convention, Itaka Momwe, representing the Kenya Conference of…

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