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Sedentary Lifestyle Main Cause Of Obesity and Overweight in Kenya

In-African-culture-obese-or-overweight-is-seen-as-a-sign-of-wealth. More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, health experts say the numbers are steadily rising as urban lifestyles, processed foods and reduced physical activity reshape how people live and eat. It is sedentary lifestyle that is widely contributing to obesity and overweight,…

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Omollo Highlights Nandi Dairy Union as Flagship of Ruto’s Agricultural Reform Agenda

According to his Facebook page, Interior Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has described the Nandi Dairy Cooperative Union (NDCU) Milk Processing Plant as a flagship example of farmer-driven value addition aligned with President William Samoei Ruto’s strategy to reposition agriculture at the core of Kenya’s economic growth and food security agenda. In the post, Dr…

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Kenya’s Young Innovators Shine as CFAO Mobility Sees 2,153 Entries in 19th Toyota Dream Car Contest

 The Toyota Dream car art contest winners with Joshua Anya Deputy Managing Director CFAO Mobility Kenya and Ferdinand Omanyala Toyota Brand ambassador. Nairobi Kenya, Thursday 26th February 2026- CFAO Mobility Kenya crowned the winners of the 19th Toyota Dream Car Art Contest in a ceremony held at the CFAO Mobility Head Office on Uhuru Highway,…

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New Integrated Energy Plan Aims to Streamline Power Planning and Boost Sustainability

Kenya has moved to streamline how it plans, invests in, and delivers energy services following the implementation of the Energy (Integrated National Energy Plan) Regulations, 2025, a policy framework designed to unify national and county energy planning while strengthening transparency and long-term energy security. The regulations signal a major shift away from fragmented decision-making toward…

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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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Wajir Youth Trained on Data Privacy and Online Safety in Safer Internet Day Initiative

Participants and Facilitators from ODPP and Huawei pose for a photo during the training. Wajir, February 16, 2026 — More than 200 young people in Wajir County have been equipped with critical digital safety and data protection skills following a four-day training programme led by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in partnership with…

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Kenya, France Forge New Strategic Partnership Ahead of Africa Summit in Nairobi

PS Korir (right)  with Eléonore Caroit(left), France’s Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Citizens Abroad. Nairobi County: Kenya and France have entered a new phase of bilateral relations, shifting from a traditional aid model to a forward-looking partnership anchored on investment, co-creation and shared growth. The renewed cooperation comes ahead of the Africa…

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HR Board Unveils Nationwide Drive to Professionalise HR Practice, Boost Certification Uptake

The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has announced a nationwide plan to professionalise human resource practice and expand certification among practitioners following high-level consultations with the government. The board hosted Dr Jane Imbunya, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Public Service, in a meeting that focused on strengthening human capital development, improving…

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Mpesa foundation partners with government to boost school infrastructure in Elgeyo-Marakwet

Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking during the commissioning of new school facilities in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said collaboration between government and corporate foundations is critical in ensuring equitable development across the country. “Private sector is an integral partner in our socio-economic…

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