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Gachagua Unveils Alternative Budget Plan, Demands End to Housing Levy

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has strongly opposed the proposed Finance Bill, describing it as punitive to ordinary Kenyans and warning that it risks worsening the country’s economic hardships. Speaking during a public address, Gachagua accused the government of relying heavily on taxation at a time when many households and businesses are struggling with the…

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Echo Network Africa Foundation Boosts CBC Learning with Mobile Science Lab Donation to Kibera School

Learners at Kibera Primary and Junior School are set to benefit from enhanced science learning following the donation of a mobile science laboratory by the Echo Africa Network Foundation(ENAF) in partnership with the High Commission of Malaysia in Kenya. The facility is expected to strengthen the implementation of Kenya’s Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum by providing…

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MCK Backs Journalists Seeking Political Office Ahead of 2027 General Election

Media Council of Kenya Chief Executive Officer David Omwoyo addresses the media in Nakuru. The Council has announced plans to support journalists seeking elective positions while introducing measures to safeguard journalistic integrity ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Media Council of Kenya has welcomed and encouraged journalists, editors, and other media practitioners interested in…

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Reprieve for unemployed youth as Chuka Affordable Housing Project opens job opportunities

The Chuka Affordable Housing Project has directly employed 300 youth drawn from Chuka Town and surrounding areas. It is a beehive of activities at Chuka Affordable Housing Project as more than 300 skilled and unskilled workers– the majority of  them being youth– build the massive structure, block by block and piece by piece. A key…

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Clergy Lead Mombasa Mater Heart Run to Support Children With Heart Conditions

Hundreds of residents in Mombasa on Saturday participated in the 2026 Mater Heart Run aimed at raising funds for children in need of life-saving heart surgeries. The event, held at Loreto Convent Mombasa, brought together families, schools, corporate organisations and church groups in support of vulnerable children suffering from heart conditions. Archbishop Martin Kivuva and…

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News Light Kenya Launches ACCESS4SAFE Project to Combat Phishing Threats Targeting Persons with Disabilities

News Light Kenya has unveiled the ACCESS4SAFE Project, an initiative aimed at protecting persons with disabilities from rising phishing scams and other online threats through digital safety training and awareness. The project seeks to equip vulnerable groups with practical cyber safety skills, promote safe internet use, and strengthen inclusive access to digital spaces across communities….

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Manufacturers Push for Faster Shift to Clean Energy Amid Rising Production Costs

Manufacturers have called for accelerated adoption of clean technologies, affordable energy solutions and stronger public-private collaboration to cushion industries from rising operational costs linked to volatile fuel prices, expensive electricity and global supply chain disruptions. The calls were made during the Clean Energy Conference and Expo held at the Sarit Expo Centre under the theme…

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South C Business Community Protests Over Poor Roads in South C

South Sea residents and members of the business community during a peaceful protest demanding urgent repair of roads in the area, citing poor infrastructure and flooding challenges. Business owners and residents of South C in Lang’ata Constituency on Tuesday staged a peaceful protest demanding urgent repair of roads in the area, accusing relevant authorities of…

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