Sharon Atieno and Winnie Atieno

NYOTA Mentorship Programme Reaches 94% Uptake as Government Extends Deadline

(Left-Right): Nyota Secretary,PS MSME’s Susan Mang’eni  and the  secretary general and the Project Manager during a press briefing held at MSME’s Office. The government has reported significant progress in the implementation of the NYOTA Project’s nationwide mentorship programme, with 94 per cent of beneficiaries already trained following the disbursement of start-up capital. Speaking during a…

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Aviation Workers Issue Strike Notice, Accuse KCAA of Defying Court Orders and Labour Deal

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice, accusing the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) of reneging on a return-to-work agreement and undermining ongoing collective bargaining negotiations. Speaking during a press briefing, Union Secretary General Amos Ndiema said a conciliation meeting held between union officials and KCAA management had collapsed after the…

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Drought Crisis Deepens in Kenya as SUPKEM Calls for National Emergency Declaration

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has raised alarm over Kenya’s worsening drought, warning that the crisis has escalated into a humanitarian emergency that threatens lives, livelihoods, and social stability across the country. In a press statement led by SUPKEM National Chairman Alh-haaji Hasaan Ole Naadi, the council said the drought is no longer…

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Nyoro Demands Accountability for Sh4 Trillion Borrowed Before New Trillion-Shilling Plans

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has challenged the government to fully account for nearly Sh4 trillion borrowed over the past three years and two months before unveiling new trillion-shilling funding plans, warning that Kenyans risk being distracted by grand promises while basic services continue to deteriorate. Speaking during a press briefing at his office at the…

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Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan Commit to Fast-Track East Africa Rail Corridor

Nairobi, November 7, 2025 — Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan have renewed their commitment to strengthen regional integration and trade through the fast-tracking of the East Africa Rail Corridor and also to speed up the extension of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) across the Northern Corridor, a multibillion-shilling project designed to enhance cross-border connectivity and…

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RSF Accused of Genocide in El Fashir as Sudan Envoy Warns of Regional Threat

Nairobi — Sudan’s Chargé d’Affaires to Kenya, Mohamed Osman Akasha, on Wednesday accused the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia of committing systematic genocide and widespread war crimes after seizing control of El Fashir, the capital of North Darfur, following a months-long siege. Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday in Nairobi, Akasha described two years…

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Jamia Mosque Marks 100 Years with Historic Photo Exhibition in Nairobi

NAIROBI, October 27, 2025 – The Jamia Mosque Committee has launched a special photo exhibition to celebrate 100 years of Jamia Mosque’s remarkable journey  a century defined by faith, community service, and leadership at the heart of Nairobi. The exhibition, running from October 27 to 30, 2025, at the Jamia Mosque Multipurpose Hall, offers a…

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Government Begins Nationwide Validation for Youth Empowerment Under NYOTA Project

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Hon. FCPA Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya speaking to the the press in  Nairobi on Thursday, October 23, 2025 he is accompanied by Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni. The government will tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025, begin a nationwide physical validation exercise for youth applicants under the National Youth Opportunities Towards…

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