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UDA Defends Government Measures Amid Rising Fuel Costs, Blames Opposition for ‘Politicising’ Global Crisis

Nairobi, April 16, 2026 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has defended the government’s handling of rising fuel prices, accusing opposition leaders of misleading the public and politicising what it described as a global energy crisis. Speaking during a press briefing, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar dismissed recent opposition claims on fuel pricing as “deceitful…

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Aga Khan University Hospital Expands Access to Specialized Care in Kenya

High Commissioner of the Republic of Rwanda H.E. Ernest Rwamucyo, Director-General of the United Nations Offices, Nairobi, Zainab Bangura & Aga Khan University Hospital CEO Rashid Khalani during the opening of the Gigiri Specialty and Executive Clinic at Oasis Mall along Limuru Road. Looking on are Aga Khan University Hospital Head of Outreach Health Network…

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Sweden-Backed IMARA Programme Restores 23,000 Hectares, Uplifts Livelihoods of 73,000 Kenyans in ASAL Regions

Nairobi, Kenya, April 15, 2026 — A seven-year climate resilience programme funded by the Government of Sweden has restored over 23,000 hectares of degraded land and improved livelihoods for nearly 73,000 people across nine arid and semi-arid (ASAL) counties, as partners marked its official close. Implemented by World Vision Kenya with support from the Swedish…

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Co-operative Bank Backs KES 1.7 Billion Hydropower Project to Lower Energy Costs for Tea Farmers

 Felix Kosgei, Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service; Jesse Wanjiri, Trade Product Partner, Co-op Bank; Elipha Chebet, Relationship Manager, Co-op Bank; and Robert Kemboi, Chairman, Chebut Tea Factory, during the KTDA and Co-op Bank Taunet hydropower project groundbreaking in Nandi County. Nairobi, Kenya 14.04.2026 — Co-operative Bank of Kenya is providing financing of…

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NewsLight Kenya Among 10 Media Houses Trained on Financial Compliance Ahead of PWD Cybersecurity Project

Ten media organizations, including NewsLight Kenya, have undergone a comprehensive financial management training as part of the rollout of the Trustlab project, which aims to conduct various project themes on digital threats and misinformation. The training, led by Rose Mwangi,a project Manager at DW Akademia ,marked the official project kickoff and onboarding session, bringing together…

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MWAK, Family Bank Foundation Deepen Sponsorship to Empower KDF Children Through TVET Programme

Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK) Chair Grace Kahariri & The Family Group Foundation Chair Francis Muraya, after signing a partnership to support scholarships, vocational training, youth entrepreneurship, and environmental programmes during the graduation of 89 dependents of Kenya Army service men and women from the TVET programme by the Foundation and MWAK. NAIROBI, April…

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Serikali Yapiga Marufuku Ujumbe wa Kisiasa Katika Tamasha za Shule

wanafunzi wakitumbuiza katika Tamasha la Kitaifa la Drama mjini Nakuru Serikali imefanya mabadiliko katika sheria zinazosimamia tamasha za kitaifa za shule, ikipiga marufuku uwasilishaji wa maudhui yanayohusiana na siasa, ajenda za kisiasa, kampeni pamoja na mada zinazoweza kuwakejeli watumishi wa umma. Hatua hiyo imezua mjadala mpana kuhusu iwapo inalinda maadili ya elimu au inaminya uhuru…

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TECNO Unveils EllaClaw AI Agent to Transform Smartphone Use in Kenya

TECNO is ushering in a new phase of mobile innovation in Kenya and other emerging markets with the upcoming beta launch of EllaClaw, a mobile AI agent powered by the OpenClaw framework and designed to simplify everyday digital tasks. Integrated into TECNO’s virtual assistant Ella, EllaClaw operates at the system level, enabling users to execute…

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