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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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Vivo Energy honours mechanics keeping Kenya’s economy moving

More than 100 mechanics from across the North Rift converged in Eldoret on Sunday as Vivo Energy Kenya recognised the often-overlooked professionals whose work keeps the country’s transport, agriculture and industrial sectors running. The second annual Mechanics Wellness Day, held under the theme Celebrating the People Behind Kenya’s Mobility Ecosystem, sought to acknowledge the vital…

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Africa Must Equip Youth With Future Skills to Unlock Jobs, PS Mwadime Says

Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime addresses delegates during the opening of the PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement, organised by the International Labour Organization (ILO) under the PROSPECTS Partnership, at the Mövenpick Hotel in Nairobi on July 21, 2026. Labour and Skills Development Principal Secretary Shadrack Mwadime has challenged…

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Government Targets Green Investments to Unlock Kenya’s Forestry Potential

Government and private sector stakeholders pose during a roundtable breakfast meeting on unlocking opportunities in Kenya’s forestry sector in Nairobi on Wednesday July 22, 2026 The government is intensifying efforts to transform Kenya’s forestry sector into a key driver of economic growth by mobilising private sector investment, strengthening partnerships and empowering local communities to restore…

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Team Kenya Eyes Commonwealth Glory as Government Promises Better Athlete Support

Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi speaking during Team Kenya flag- off ceremony in Nairobi on July 20, 2026. Team Kenya has been officially flagged off for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with the government expressing confidence in the country’s athletes while reaffirming its commitment to improving sports infrastructure, athlete welfare and reward schemes. Speaking during…

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Dr Aruho lands global IUCN role in boost for Kenya conservation

Newly Appointed, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) Head Dr Robert Aruho. Photo by/Anthony Ochieng Kenya’s growing influence in global wildlife conservation has received a major boost after Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) Head Dr Robert Aruho was appointed Co-Chair of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Species Survival Commission (SSC) Antelope Specialist Group….

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Grassroots Women Demand End to Intimidation of Accountability Defenders

Grassroots women leaders from across Nairobi have called on the government to end what they describe as growing intimidation, harassment and attacks targeting civil society organisations and individuals championing public accountability, warning that such actions threaten transparency and good governance. In a joint statement released on Tuesday, the women said attacks on organisations advocating for…

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