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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi speaking to the press during a media briefing on Tuesday July 14, 2026 at KASNEB Towers in Nairobi. The government has extended tax relief on petroleum products for a further three months and approved a KSh945 million fuel subsidy to cushion consumers from rising global oil prices triggered by renewed…
EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde Speaking during the commemoration of the 2026 African Anti-Corruption Day in Nairobi on Monday July 13, 2026. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has backed efforts to regulate campaign financing and called for stronger partnerships to promote integrity, saying collective action is essential in tackling corruption and safeguarding Kenya’s democratic…
Affordable Housing Board Chief Executive Officer Joe Mutugu(Right) visits an exhibition stand during the 27th Buildexpo 2026 in Nairobi on Wednesday July 8, 2026 Kenya’s ambitious affordable housing programme is opening up new opportunities for local and international manufacturers as the government accelerates the construction of about 270,000 housing units across the country. Speaking during…
Director of Primary Education Stephen Barongo and WITIA Founder Eunice Pohlmann launch the Smart Library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos on Friday July 3, 2026. Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) has opened a new chapter in digital learning after launching a Smart Library at Mbukoni Comprehensive School in Machakos County, an initiative…
