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Murang’a Purple Tea Unveiled in Paris as Kenya advances Global Recognition of its Unique Tea Heritage

Paris, France, June 23, 2026: Kenya’s distinctive Purple Tea has made its debut in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the global positioning of one of Africa’s most unique specialty teas and underscoring Kenya’s growing ambition to move beyond commodity exports into premium, origin-led agricultural markets. Unveiled at the iconic Hôtel de Crillon, the showcase introduced French consumers, tea…

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Kenya Names Strong Athletics Team for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

  The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) have unveiled a formidable athletics team that will represent the country at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, underscoring the nation’s rich depth of talent across track and field disciplines. The bonanza has been scheduled on July 23 to August The squad blends experienced international stars…

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Murkomen Inspects Sh2bn Prisons Hospital, Housing and Water Projects in Ruiru

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday inspected key infrastructure projects within the correctional services sector, including a newly completed 150-bed hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The CS toured the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level 4 Hospital, an ultra-modern medical facility that is complete and awaiting…

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Kenya Has Enough Fuel Stocks as Government Moves to Safeguard Supply Stability

Kenyans have been assured of continued fuel availability after the government confirmed that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to sustain national demand for more than a month, even as additional cargo shipments remain on course to boost reserves further. Speaking during a familiarization tour of major petroleum facilities in the Coast region, Petroleum Principal…

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World Vision Kenya Event in Nairobi Spotlights Severe Water Shortage Facing Kitui Communities

Section of participants during the fundraising ,running to champion the help towards Kitui County,Lower Yatta. Nairobi, Saturday,June 12,2026, – A charity walk held in Nairobi by World Vision Kenya has brought renewed attention to the severe water shortage affecting communities in Kitui County, where residents of Lower Yatta continue to walk long distances in search…

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Distribution of Digital Learning Devices to 10,000 Schools Begins

The government has commenced the nationwide distribution of digital learning devices to more than 10,000 Junior Secondary Schools in a major push to strengthen digital education and support the implementation of the Competency-Based Education (CBE) framework. The rollout, officially flagged off at the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) in Nairobi,…

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