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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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Britam unveils Whole Life Insurance Plan to boost legacy planning

From left: Jeruto Masiror, Britam Whole Life customer; Moses Kang’ethe, Chief Financial Officer, Britam Life Assurance Company Ltd; and Tom Gitogo, Managing Director and CEO, Britam Holdings Plc, during the official launch of the Whole Life Insurance Plan at Britam Towers in Nairobi on April 21, 2026. The lifetime insurance solution supports wealth preservation, family…

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State Rolls Out NYOTA Business Training to Boost Youth Enterprises

  The government has launched the second phase of classroom-based business skills training under the NYOTA Project, targeting thousands of young entrepreneurs across the country. In a statement released on Monday, Principal Secretary in the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Auma Mang’eni, said the programme is being implemented in 454 training centres spread across…

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Murkomen Unveils Bold Plan to Restore Cherangany Ecosystem After Deadly Landslides

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled an ambitious plan to restore the Cherangany ecosystem following recurring landslides that have left a trail of destruction and loss of lives in the region. Speaking in Nairobi during a high-level partners’ roundtable, Murkomen said the programme dubbed CHERISH (Cherangany Hills Ecosystem Restoration for Livelihood Improvement, Sustainability and…

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