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University sports key to curriculum, say VCs as national games kick off

University sports are a critical component of academic training and a platform for promoting diversity, vice chancellors have said as the 2025 National University Games officially got underway. University of Eldoret Vice Chancellor Prof Thomas Cheruiyot and his Meru University of Science and Technology counterpart Prof Romanus Odhiambo said sports play a vital role in…

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Pepsi Takes Christmas to the Road, Malls and Dining Tables with KSh 30m Fizzmas Push

Seven Up Bottling Company(SBC) Kenya Business Development Director Martin Kariuki speaking during the launch of Fizzmas Festive campaign on 11th December 2025 Pepsi Kenya has rolled out Fizzmas, a KSh 30 million festive campaign designed to embed the brand into everyday Christmas moments across the country, from shopping malls and restaurants to highways and entertainment…

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Government Invites Kenyans to Nyayo Stadium for Jamhuri Day Celebrations

Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura addresses the media in Nairobi on Thursday,Dec 11th ahead of the Jamhuri Day celebrations. Government Spokesman Isaac Mwaura has invited Kenyans to attend this year’s Jamhuri Day celebrations set for tomorrow in at Nyayo Stadium, where President William Ruto will lead the nation in marking 62 years of independence. Speaking during…

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Sakaja Steps Up City Upgrade as Streetlights, Pavements Get Facelift

Nairobi City The Nairobi City County Government has intensified its urban renewal programme, with reinstated street lighting and upgraded pavements forming the latest phase of Governor Johnson Sakaja’s beautification agenda. The works, currently underway across major corridors including the CBD, Kileleshwa, Eastlands and Westlands, are designed to enhance security, improve pedestrian mobility and restore the…

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WRA Raises Alarm Over Rising Non-Compliance as CEO Warns of Tougher Enforcement in 2026

The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a strong public warning over escalating non-compliance with national water laws, as the agency moves to reinforce regulation amid growing pressure on Kenya’s already scarce water resources. Speaking during a media briefing, WRA CEO Mohamed Shurie said the Authority has observed a concerning rise in illegal water abstraction,…

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Kenya Welcomes Home First Contingent of Police Officers After 18-Month Haiti Peace Mission

Kenya has officially welcomed back the first group of National Police Service (NPS) officers who have completed an 18-month peacekeeping deployment in Haiti, marking a significant milestone in the country’s expanding footprint in global peace and security efforts. The contingent was deployed last year after President William Ruto ceremonially handed them the national flag, a…

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IMCTC launches an advanced training program on Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering  

Nairobi – Kenya, 1 December 2025-In the presence of the Deputy Commander of Kenya’s Army, Major General Mohamed Nur Hassan, IMCTC implements a five-day advanced program in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, titled “Counter Terrorism Financing and Anti-Money Laundering – Advanced Level.” The program comes as part of the strategic initiative “Capacity Building”, which aims to…

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Newsworthy Speech Rewrite – Chris Kiptoo’s Address at the Public Participation Forum on Marine Refuelling Regulations Principal Secretary for Energy, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Kenya’s maritime safety and environmental standards as he opened a public participation forum on the proposed Petroleum (Marine Refuelling) Regulations, 2025. Addressing stakeholders drawn from…

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Fresh Complaint to EACC Rekindles Long-Standing Questions Over Fazul Mahamed’s Academic Credentials

Fresh Complaint to EACC Rekindles Long-Standing Questions Over Fazul Mahamed’s Academic Credential By Mary Ndanu A new complaint filed with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on 27 November 2025 has reopened a long-running public debate around the academic history, eligibility for office, and accountability of former NGO Coordination Board boss and former Private Security…

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