Murkomen tells Uhuru to step back from politics, focus on statesmanship

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has urged former President Uhuru Kenyatta to keep off active politics and instead play a statesman role by offering guidance and counsel to the country’s leadership. Speaking on today during a church service at Presbyterian Church of East Africa Ngaini in Mathira, Nyeri County, Murkomen said former…

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Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team shatters African record,seals Beijing worlds slot

Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…

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IEBC Chair Highlights Key Challenges in Phase One of Voter Registration

IEBC Chairperson addresses the media yesterday after the conclusion of Phase One of the nationwide voter registration exercise, outlining key challenges including poor infrastructure, technical failures of biometric kits, low turnout in some regions, and accessibility barriers affecting persons with disabilities.   The chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has outlined a…

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Absa, GIZ Launch Kenya’s Largest Circular Economy Programme to Create 6,000 Jobs

From left: Abdi Mohamed, Pauline Wangui, Charles Wokabi, Nyandia Kamawe and Thomas Jaeschke during the launch of the CirculaRising Programme in Nairobi on April 30, 2026. A new programme targeting job creation, waste reduction, and support for small businesses has been launched in Nairobi, with partners projecting over 6,000 new and improved jobs by 2028….

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Sawe accorded heroic welcome after historic sub-two-hour marathon feat

  Sabastian Sawe received a hero’s welcome upon his return to Kenya after making history by becoming the first athlete to officially break the two-hour barrier in a competitive marathon. The marathon sensation arrived at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to jubilant scenes following his record-breaking run of 1:59:30 at the London Marathon, a feat that…

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Kakuzi PLC Suffers Major Legal Setback as Court Clears Way for Return of Ancestral Land in Murang’a

A landmark ruling by the Environment and Land Court has dealt a significant blow to Kakuzi PLC, paving the way for the restitution of 3,200 acres of ancestral land to claimants in Makuyu, Murang’a County. In the judgment delivered by Maxwell Gicheru, the court lifted interim orders that had temporarily protected Kakuzi’s land holdings, effectively…

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BlockCoop SACCO Launches Blockchain-Powered Cooperative to Transform Africa’s Financial Landscape

Officials during the launch of BlockCoop SACCO in Nairobi on April 27, 2026, where Kenya’s first blockchain-powered SACCO was unveiled to enhance transparency, accessibility, and innovation in cooperative finance BlockCoop SACCO has officially launched Kenya’s first blockchain-powered savings and credit cooperative society (SACCO), marking a significant step in the modernization of cooperative finance in the…

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Mukuru Digital Classroom Launched at Connected Africa Summit, Showcasing Power of Connected Learning

Initiative signals new push to bridge digital divide in underserved communities Nairobi| 27 April 2026-Kenya has marked a significant step in advancing digital inclusion and education with the launch of the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School, unveiled during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi. The initiative, situated within the Mukuru Affordable…

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Iten Affordable Housing Project Turns Work into Education Opportunities

In Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, a town globally known for producing elite athletes, a different kind of transformation is taking shape, one that is quietly reshaping livelihoods, education and the quality of life for residents working on the Affordable Housing Project. 27-year-old, Sharon Kosgei a resident engaged in general works at the construction site says…

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Chesang, Cheruiyot Clinch Eldoret City Marathon Titles

  Ugandan runner Dorrine Chesang and Kenya’s Koech Cheruiyot were crowned champions of the Eldoret City Marathon after dominant performances in the women’s and men’s races respectively on Sunday. Chesang powered to victory in the women’s race after clocking 2:30:26, holding off a strong challenge from Kenya’s Margaret Muruiki who finished second in 2:30:45. Jackline…

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