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Kenya Fast-Tracks Labour Reforms to Safeguard Workers’ Rights and Spur Job Growth

Principal Secretary for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime (right) emphasizes the government’s ongoing efforts to update labour laws in line with international standards to safeguard workers’ rights. Kenya has stepped up efforts to align its labour laws with global standards, reaffirming its commitment to protecting workers’ rights and creating employment opportunities both locally and…

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Kenya Railways Marks 8 Years of SGR Success, Honours Partners and Loyal Passengers

Kenya Railways celebrated eight years of transformative Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) operations at the Nairobi Terminus, marking a decade since construction began and eight years since the Madaraka Express passenger and freight services were launched. Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) CEO Philip Mainga, who played a pivotal role in the project’s rollout, reflected on SGR’s journey…

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Kenya Shilling Holds Steady as Public Debt Nears KES 10 Trillion

Tax Director,James Mulili speaking during a PKF Pre- Budget Media Briefing offering insights on the economy ,Finance Bill,and expectations for the 2025/2026 Budget. The Kenya Shilling has demonstrated stability in recent weeks, buoyed by the weakening of the US Dollar amid ongoing trade tensions triggered by tariff policies under the new U.S. administration. The depreciation…

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LSK Demands Justice for Albert Ojwang Following Death in Police Custody

The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has issued a statement condemning the circumstances surrounding the death of Mr. Albert Ojwang, who died while in police custody at Nairobi’s Central Police Station on June 8. Speaking during a press briefing, LSK President Faith Odhiambo described Mr. Ojwang’s death as a profound betrayal not only of the victim…

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The Nairobi Hospital Unveils Home Blood Collection Service to Enhance Patient Convenience

The Nairobi Hospital has launched a new Home Blood Collection Service aimed at bringing laboratory services closer to patients by allowing blood and fluid samples to be collected from the comfort of homes or offices. This patient-centered innovation targets individuals who may find it difficult to visit the hospital, including the chronically ill, persons with…

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KEWOPA Champions Evidence-Based Policy in Parliamentary Forum

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) hosted a high-level parliamentary panel discussion on Thursday, focusing on the critical role of data and research in shaping policy and legislation. Themed Evidence-Informed Policymaking, the event brought together legislators and development experts to explore how accurate data can guide equitable decisions in sectors such as health, technology, housing,…

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Qatar Charity Brings Eid Joy to Thousands of Kenyan Families with Meat Distribution

Thousands of families in Kenya are celebrating Eid al-Adha with renewed joy and gratitude, thanks to a large-scale meat distribution initiative by Qatar Charity. Fatuma Hassan Mohammed, the Qatar Charity organiser in Kenya, led the launch of the distribution campaign in Kibra, Nairobi. Speaking during a press briefing, she said the charity had slaughtered 10,000…

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Mogo Launches SAKA, Kenya’s First Digital Database to Combat Vehicle Theft

East Africa’s leading asset financier, Mogo, has unveiled SAKA, the country’s first digital public database for stolen vehicles and motorbikes, aiming to stem the tide of theft and fraud in Kenya’s transport sector. The platform, whose name is derived from the Swahili word saka meaning to search, allows users to report and verify stolen assets…

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Kenya Reaffirms Commitment to Job Creation and Decent Work at ILO Conference

Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to placing job creation and decent work at the heart of its development agenda. Speaking during the ongoing International Labour Organization (ILO) Conference in Geneva, Principal Secretary for Labour Shadrack Mwadime outlined the government’s integrated approach to employment, aligned with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Mwadime highlighted Kenya’s deliberate…

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Equity CEO Urges Harvard Students to Champion Africa’s Role in Global Sustainability

Equity Group Holdings CEO, Dr. James Mwangi, has urged future global business leaders to embrace Africa not just as the next economic frontier, but as a vital partner in achieving global sustainability. Speaking to a delegation of Master of Business Administration (MBA) students from Harvard Business School at Equity’s Nairobi headquarters, Dr. Mwangi emphasized Africa’s…

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