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The Empty Chair at the Treasury: Why Children’s Voices Must Move from Hansards to Harvests

By Joseph Atulo, Head of Platforms (Child Participation and Policy), Mtoto News International The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) is arguably the most important compass in Kenya’s financial landscape. On February 11, 2026, this critical document was tabled in Parliament, marking a high-stakes moment in the national budget cycle. As lawmakers deliberate on its contents, the…

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Kenyan Startups Win Big at Sankalp Africa Awards, Claim Three of Five Top Honors

From Left: Rio Fish CEO Angela Odero (Kenya), Sosai Energy Solutions CEO Habiba Ali (Nigeria/Zambia), M-Taka Solutions CEO Benson Abila (Kenya) Malaica AG CTO/Co-founder Victor Murage Ndegwa (Kenya), Somo Africa Trust Partnership Lead Celestine Otieno and CEO Amelia Hopkins Phillips (Kenya) during the Sankalp Africa Awards 2026. Nairobi, Kenya — Kenyan startups emerged as standout…

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ICJ Kenya and BAKE Convene Citizen Assembly on Elections and Freedom of Expression

International Commission of Jurist (ICJ) Kenya and  Bloggers Association of Kenya (BAKE) has Convene a Citizen Assembly on Elections and Freedom of Expression with an aim of Exploring them Ahead of Polls. As the country approaches the next electoral cycle, stakeholders are intensifying conversations around the balance between free expression and responsible civic engagement, with…

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New Integrated Energy Plan Aims to Streamline Power Planning and Boost Sustainability

Kenya has moved to streamline how it plans, invests in, and delivers energy services following the implementation of the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, a policy framework designed to unify national and county energy planning while strengthening transparency and long-term energy security. The regulations signal a major shift away from fragmented decision-making toward…

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Digital Inclusion Drive Sees Huawei Kenya Graduate 200 Youth in Wajir East

Wajir East, February 21, 2026 — Efforts to expand digital inclusion in marginalised areas received a major boost after 200 young people in Wajir East graduated from an intensive digital skills training programme delivered through Huawei Kenya’s DigiTruck initiative. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary in the State Department for…

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Luxury Whisky Brand Marks Lunar New Year with Couture-Inspired Limited Edition

Nairobi, February 20, 2026 — Johnnie Walker has unveiled a limited-edition design of its flagship blend to celebrate the 2026 Lunar New Year and usher in the Year of the Horse, partnering with acclaimed fashion designer Robert Wun on the exclusive release. The collaboration brings together whisky craftsmanship and high fashion, with Wun  a Hong…

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