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Kindiki: UDA Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties Progressing Smoothly

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has said the ongoing grassroots elections by the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) across 18 counties are progressing smoothly, with strong voter turnout and minimal disruptions. Speaking during a press conference on Saturday, Kindiki said the party was conducting grassroots elections in counties including Trans Nzoia, Samburu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Uasin Gishu,…

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UDA Ready for Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties

Sen. Hassan Omar Hassan, together with National Elections Board (NEB) Chairperson Anthony Mwaura and UDA Party Directors, speaking during a press briefing held at UDA Headquarters in Nairobi. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has confirmed its preparedness to conduct the Repeat Phase III grassroots elections scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, across 18 counties. Speaking…

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Swisscontact Unveils PropelA II Initiative to Boost Youth Skills and Private Sector Investment in Kenya

Swisscontact has launched the PropelA Phase II initiative, a youth skills development programme aimed at strengthening workforce competitiveness and unlocking private sector investment in Kenya. The programme brings together industry players, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to address youth unemployment and the growing mismatch between education…

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Opposition Leaders Warn Against Safaricom Stake Sale, Infrastructure Fund Bill

Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a press briefing at the SKM Command Center on March 5, 2026. Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday strongly criticized the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026 and the government’s plan to partially sell its stake in Safaricom, warning that the two proposals could weaken constitutional safeguards governing public…

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Makini Schools Unveils New Brand Identity to Strengthen Leadership in African Education

(LR) Godfrey Odhiambo, General Manager of Makini Schools, and Lucy Musyoka, Dagoreti North Sub-County Director of Education, unveil the new Makini Schools logo. Nairobi, Kenya — Makini Schools has unveiled a refreshed brand identity, marking a major milestone in its recent growth and reaffirming its position as a leader in delivering high-quality private education in…

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AUI Global Partners with Konza Technopolis to Boost AI Leadership in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – AUI Global, a pan-African executive education provider specializing in artificial intelligence, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) to deliver AI workshops and executive certification programs to the board and staff of Kenya’s flagship smart city. The agreement also allows companies operating within Konza Technopolis…

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Digital Inclusion Drive Sees Huawei Kenya Graduate 200 Youth in Wajir East

Wajir East, February 21, 2026 — Efforts to expand digital inclusion in marginalised areas received a major boost after 200 young people in Wajir East graduated from an intensive digital skills training programme delivered through Huawei Kenya’s DigiTruck initiative. The graduation ceremony was presided over by Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary in the State Department for…

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Makini Schools Backs CBE Rollout, Urges Stronger Public–Private Partnerships in Education

From Right – Left: Executive Head of CBE Wilson Mwangi, Regional Managing Director Horace Mpanza, and General Manager Godfrey Odhiambo during a press briefing at Makini Schools. Nairobi, Kenya — Makini Schools has expressed strong support for Kenya’s transition to the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum, terming it a progressive reform that shifts learning from memorization…

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