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Women in STEM Urged to Lead Africa’s Technology and Innovation Drive

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba, accompanied by Principal Secretary for Higher Education and Research Beatrice Inyangala and Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) Founder and Chair Eunice Pohlmann cut the ribbon during the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi, marking the official opening of the two-day summit Women and girls in Africa…

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Muslim Leaders Back SACCO as Government Takes Economic Dialogue to Western Kenya

Principal Secretary for Economic planning Dr. Boniface Makokha(Centre) and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa during the Gumzo la Mashinani forum at Bukhungu stadium on September 03, 2026 Muslim leaders from five Western Kenya counties have welcomed the establishment of a regional Muslim SACCO as part of efforts to expand economic opportunities while urging the government to…

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Safisha Kanairo 2nd Edition: Zoomlion Unveils Plan to Turn Nairobi Waste Into Value

Nairobi is stepping up efforts to tackle its long-standing waste crisis, with the second edition of the Safisha Kanairo campaign seeking to transform waste from an environmental burden into an economic resource. The campaign, a partnership between Nairobi City County Government and Zoomlion Kenya, is targeting accumulated and legacy waste as well as illegal dumpsites…

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Maraga to Ruto: Release Police Reform Report or I Will Publish It Myself

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has turned the spotlight on the independence of Kenya’s police service following the violence that rocked the Linda Mwananchi tour in Homa Bay, demanding that President William Ruto release a long-awaited report on police reforms or risk having Maraga publish it himself. In a strongly worded letter dated August 18,…

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Counties Step Up Efforts to Unlock Youth Potential in Agribusiness

Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka and other Agriculture stakeholders during the launch of  The Model County Youth in Agribusiness Strategy  in Nairobi on Wednessday August 12 2026 County governments are stepping up efforts to create structured opportunities for young people in agriculture, with the Council of Governors launching a new strategy aimed at moving youth from…

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Johnnie Walker Brings Afro Exchange to Nanyuki as Lifestyle Destination Continues to Rise

Johnnie Walker is taking its signature Afro Exchange experience to Nanyuki this weekend, bringing together music, visual art and premium lifestyle experiences in a move that underscores the town’s growing reputation as one of Kenya’s emerging entertainment and tourism destinations. The event, scheduled for Saturday, August 1 at Zero Percent Lounge, comes as the global…

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Makueni Youth Reject Political Violence, Demand Jobs and Accountability Ahead of 2027

Youth leaders from Makueni during a press briefing in Nairobi on Wednesday July 29, 2026 Youth leaders in Makueni County have warned politicians against using young people to perpetrate violence during the 2027 General Election, while demanding meaningful economic opportunities, accountable leadership and greater inclusion in decision-making. Addressing the media, the youth accused political leaders…

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AI Technology to Help Teachers Personalise Learning as Makini Expands Cambridge Pathway

Makini Schools Runda Campus Biology Laboratory. A modern shared learning resource supporting both the Cambridge and CBE curricula. Makini Schools has expanded its Cambridge International Curriculum to its Runda Campus, introducing a dual-curriculum model that combines Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum with the globally recognised Cambridge pathway while rolling out artificial intelligence-powered learning technology designed…

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New Study Says Stronger Coffee Certification Could Triple Kenya’s Export Earnings

Kenya could earn more than Sh116 billion annually from coffee exports by 2030 if it strengthens coffee certification systems, adopts better quality management practices and invests in farmer training, a new study has found. The doctoral research conducted at Kenyatta University says improving certification programmes across the coffee value chain could significantly increase production, expand…

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