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Opposition Leaders Condemn Kitui Killings, Call for Calm and Swift Security Action

Wiper Democratic Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Speaking during a press briefing held at SKM Command center in Nairobi. Opposition leaders have condemned the recent killings in Kitui County and parts of northeastern Kenya, warning against escalating retaliatory attacks and urging the government to act decisively to restore order. Speaking during a press briefing,…

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Kalasha Festival Opens with Renewed Push to Fix Industry Gaps and Unlock Creative Economy Potential

The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards, where industry stakeholders deliberated on strategies to strengthen Kenya’s creative sector. The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards has officially opened with renewed focus on addressing structural challenges within Kenya’s creative industry and unlocking…

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Kenyan young stars excel in Alexandria prep for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics

Kenya’s rising wrestling stars have once again put the country on the continental map after securing four medals at the African U17 Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt, in a performance that underlined the growing strength of the sport in the country. The youthful squad, competing against some of the continent’s finest young wrestlers, delivered spirited…

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Korir hails Sawe, Obiri and Jepkosgei after London heroics

NOCK Deputy President Barnabas Korir has joined the growing list of athletics stakeholders in congratulating Kenyan runners following their outstanding performances at the London Marathon. Korir lauded Sabastian Sawe for his historic run, where he stormed to victory in a remarkable 1:59:30, describing the feat as a proud moment for Kenyan athletics and a continuation…

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MECS Injects Million Into Kenyan Clean Cooking Startups to Accelerate Energy Transition

Deputy President Prof. Kindiki Kithure witnesses the signing of MoU To Unlock Clean Cooking Solutions For Public Institutions in Makueni.The signing is by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo and Nyamolo Abagi, Director Clean Cooking at CLASP as government and CLASP officials look on.The partnership targets over 4,500 people across 63 vocational training centers cross Makueni County and  coincides with…

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Consistent Payments, Uninterrupted Works Signal Turnaround at Kipchoge Keino Stadium

The ongoing transformation of Kipchoge Keino Stadium that represents a significant shift from an abandoned shell to a world-class sporting facility. Eldoret,April,23rd,2026- Construction at the Kipchoge Keino Stadium is progressing steadily, with workers on site reporting uninterrupted activity and consistent payment, marking a significant turnaround for a project that had long stalled. For years, the…

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News Light Kenya Opens Applications for Digital Safety Training Targeting PWD Content Creators

Click here to apply : https:// forms.gle/vNCn6jc3X852JdLe9 NAIROBI, Kenya, April 2026 — NewsLightKenya has opened Call for  applications for a Training of Trainers (ToT) on digital safety and phishing, targeting Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) who are content creators or aspiring creators. The initiative theme Access4safe seeks to build the capacity of PWDs to identify, prevent…

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Murkomen: Kenya Secure as State Cracks Down on Gangs Ahead of Polls

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has assured Kenyans that the country remains secure, even as authorities heighten vigilance ahead of the election campaign period. Appearing before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Administration and Internal Security in Nairobi, Mr Murkomen called on political leaders to promote peaceful campaigns and reject the use of gangs and…

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