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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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“WAKATI WETU: It’s Our Time” Africa’s First Reparations Festival Opens in Nairobi

The serene grounds of Entim Sidai Wellness Sanctuary in Karen came alive on Wednesday as Africa’s first-ever continental reparations festival opened in Nairobi. The two-day event titled “Wakati Wetu: It’s Our Time To Resist, Repair and Reclaim” marks a historic moment in Africa’s collective journey toward reparatory justice, bringing together art, activism, and scholarship under…

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Africa Launches First-Ever Reparations Festival in Nairobi to Champion Justice and Renewal

Nairobi, October 22, 2025 — On Wednesday the artists, scholars, and activists from across Africa converged for the continent’s first-ever Reparations Festival  Wakati Wetu (Swahili for “It’s Our Time”). Themed “To Resist, Repair, and Reclaim,” to mark a historic moment in Africa’s growing reparatory justice movement. The two-day festival organized by African Futures Lab, Baraza Media…

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Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways Partner to Expand Global Connectivity

Doha/Nairobi, October 23, 2025 — Kenya Airways (KQ) and Qatar Airways have unveiled a new codeshare partnership set to enhance connectivity between Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and beyond. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in their strategic partnership signed earlier in July, signaling a strengthened alliance between the two national carriers. The implementation of…

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Tatu City Launches After-School AI Program to Nurture Kenya’s Next Generation of Digital Innovators

Tatu City has officially launched its After-School Artificial Intelligence (AI) Program under Tatu Reach, the city’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiative, marking a major step in promoting digital literacy among young learners. The launch coincided with the graduation of the first cohort of students who successfully completed a 13-week pilot course in front-end web…

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Big 5 Construct Kenya Makes a Comeback in Nairobi, Driving Opportunities in the Nation’s $20 Billion Building Industry

Kenya’s construction sector is set for a major boost as Big 5 Construct Kenya returns to the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi for its eighth edition from November 5 to 7, 2025, bringing together thousands of industry professionals and exhibitors from across the globe. The annual event, organized by dmg events, comes at a time…

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Maraga Criticises Ruto Over “Unconstitutional” Laws, Warns of Threat to Kenya’s Sovereignty

Former Chief Justice (Emeritus) David Maraga addresses a press conference at the PanAfric Hotel in Nairobi on October 21, 2025, where he criticised the signing of several new laws by President William Ruto, terming them unconstitutional and a threat to Kenya’s sovereignty. Nairobi, Tuesday, October 21st,2025 –Former Chief Justice David Maraga has accused President William…

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Kenya Taekwondo Federation Champions Green Legacy Ahead of World U-21 Championships

Kenya Taekwondo Federation President Major (Rtd.) Suleiman Sumba plants a tree assisted by members of the Local Organising Committee to mark the launch of the initiative. Looking on are Kevin Kiarie, Legal Advisor Ministry of Sports (in suit), and Department of Sports Representative Ms. Juliana Murugi. The Kenya Taekwondo Federation (KTF) has taken a bold…

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Government Unveils Nyota Project to Empower Over 800,000 Youth Nationwide

The government has unveiled a major youth empowerment initiative dubbed the Nyota Project, aimed at expanding economic opportunities for young people across Kenya. The five-year programme, supported by the World Bank, seeks to equip youth with employability and entrepreneurial skills while promoting savings and access to government procurement opportunities. Speaking during the briefing, Cabinet Secretary…

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