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UDA Leaders Call for Peaceful Polls and National Unity Ahead of By-Elections

Senior leaders from the ruling party have called for peaceful and democratic electoral processes as the country heads into upcoming by-elections in different parts of the country. Speaking during a party gathering, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar reaffirmed the party’s commitment to participating in elections across the country, saying the party remains confident and prepared…

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Britam Brings Together Over 100 SMEs for Growth Forum in Thika

More than 100 Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) from Thika and its surrounding areas converged for the Britam Biashara Network forum, a business engagement initiative aimed at equipping entrepreneurs with practical strategies to navigate economic challenges, improve profitability and build sustainable enterprises. The forum, themed “Unlocking SME Potential and Growth in Kenya: Profits Under Pressure,”…

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Earthbanc Donates Over 3 Million Seedlings to Boost Kenya’s Jaza Miti Initiative

Image Showing Earthbanc. Kenya Forest Service has received more than three million tree seedlings from Earthbanc in support of the Government’s national tree growing and restoration programme under the Jaza Miti Initiative. The donation is expected to strengthen Kenya’s target of planting 15 billion trees by 2032, restoring about 5.1 million hectares of degraded land…

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Women Leaders Demand Action Against Rising Misogyny and Harassment in Kenya

Women leaders and students present a memorandum demanding urgent action against misogyny, harassment and gender based violence targeting women and girls in Kenya. A section of women leaders, students and political activists has presented a memorandum to the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Gender and Affirmative Action demanding urgent government intervention over rising cases of…

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Nairobi Braces for Major Traffic Disruptions Ahead of Africa Forward Summit

Overview of Nairobi Central Business District ahead of the Africa Forward Summit. PHOTO/ Courtesy In a public advisory issued on Friday by the Office of the Government Spokesperson, the government warned that the movement of high-profile delegates and dignitaries will affect transport along key roads within and around the capital city. According to the notice…

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Surveyors Back Riparian Protection but Demand Clarity on Property Rights and Compensation

Officials from the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya address the media in Nairobi on May 5, 2026, outlining their position on riparian reserve demarcation, property rights, and compensation amid ongoing demolitions along river corridors. The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has supported government efforts to reclaim and protect riparian reserves, but raised concerns over…

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Jubilee Party Challenges Ruto to Address Uhuru Directly Amid Escalating Political Tensions

The Jubilee Party has publicly challenged President William Ruto to personally address his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, amid growing political tensions between allies of the two leaders. Speaking during a press briefing held at the party headquarters on Monday, May 4, 2026, Jubilee Party Secretary General Montalel Ole Kenta accused the President of allegedly allowing his…

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Fourteen African Countries Back Harmonisation of Digital Inclusivity Standard

Cabinet Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy William Kabogo (centre) with delegates during the Ministerial Roundtable on digital inclusion at the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, where 14 African countries announced support for the harmonisation of the Africa Digital Inclusivity Standard. Fourteen African countries have announced their support for the harmonisation of the…

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