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From Stigma to Hope: Forum Pushes for Open Dialogue on Youth Suicide Prevention

Participants follow discussions during the Youth Suicide Prevention Forum at Aga Khan University, Nairobi, where experts and youth leaders called for open dialogue to break stigma and advance mental health solutions Nairobi,1, October,2025– Suicide remains one of Africa’s most pressing but least discussed public health challenges, and experts are warning that stigma is one of…

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Mawingu Secures $20 Million to Expand Green-Tech Internet Networks Across Africa

Mawingu Chief executive officer Mr Farouk Ramji addressing the press during a press briefing in Nairobi on 1st October 2025. Nairobi, October 1, 2025 -Mawingu, East Africa’s largest internet service provider serving rural and peri-urban areas, has secured $20 million in new investment from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II) to scale sustainable digital…

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Women’s Collective Kenya Calls for Urgent Reforms on Access to Safe Abortion

Women’s Collective Kenya has urged the government to remove legal and policy barriers that hinder access to safe abortion, warning that restrictive laws are putting the lives of women and girls at risk. Speaking during the commemoration of International Safe Abortion Day in Nairobi on Sunday, the organization’s director, Ruth Mumbi, said abortion must be…

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Kenya Pushes for More Resources and Innovation to Expand Family Planning

Dr. Edward Serem speaking during breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on September 22nd 2025 at Sarova Stanley Kenya has called for increased resources, stronger domestic financing, and new innovations to expand access to contraception during a breakfast meeting held ahead of World Contraception Day, which will be marked on Friday. The annual event, themed “A…

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Somali Envoy Reaffirms Spirit of Sportsmanship in Kenya Tournament

Somali Ambassador, Mr. Jabril Abdulle addressing the press during a press briefing on Wednesday 24th, September 2025 at the Somali Embassy in Nairobi. By Winnie Atieno  Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to sportsmanship and mutual respect, urging that football continue to serve as a bridge of friendship between peoples. The country’s envoy in Nairobi welcomed…

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Siaya to Host International Trade and Investment Conference in October

ODM party leader, Hon Raila Odinga(Left), Siaya county governor, Hon.James Orengo addressing the press on Monday, 22nd September 2025 at Capital Hill in Nairobi, during the announcement of an International trade and investment conference that is to take place in Siaya. He is accompanied by delegates from Siaya. By Winnie Atieno  Siaya County will host…

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Private Hospitals Suspend Credit Services to Social Health Authority Over Kshs 43 Billion Debt

Chairman of Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association(RUPHA), Dr. Brian Lishenga, addressing the press at the association’s offices at Lunga Lunga Square in Nairobi. Nairobi, September 22, 2025 – The Rural & Urban Private Hospitals Association of Kenya (RUPHA) has suspended the provision of healthcare services on credit to the Social Health Authority (SHA), citing unpaid…

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Cricket Kenya Council Approves AOS T20 Tournament, Resolves Leadership Dispute

Cricket Kenya Chairman Manoj Patel (left), Treasurer Kennedy Obuya (right), and Taita Taveta representative Michael Riwa (center) signs the council resolutions during the special general meeting in Nairobi on September 21, 2025. By Winnie Atieno The future of Cricket Kenya took a decisive turn on Sunday after the Council approved the AOS T20 tournament and…

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Nairobi to Host WBSC Africa Continental Qualifiers After Landmark Festival

Joseph Wani (Pitcher, South Sudan) of the Samurai United lifts the Nairobi Baseball Community Series Championship Trophy alongside teammates from Kenya, Japan and Uganda during the 2nd Annual Nairobi Baseball Championship Festival at the Nairobi Field of Dreams at JKUAT in Juja. Kenya has secured a major win for its sporting calendar with the announcement…

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Kenya’s Paralympic Team Eyes Medals at World Championships in India

Kenya National Paralympics committee president, Mr.Ronald Milare addressing the press at Moi international sports centre on Friday 18th September 2025 By Winnie Atieno Kenya’s paralympic delegation heads to Delhi, India, for the World Championships from September 27 to October 5, with top officials confident the team will deliver medals and set the pace for qualification…

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