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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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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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Kenya Set to Launch AI-Powered Disability Inclusion Project at KISE

Molocyce Esther – Senior ICT Officer, Partnerships at Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy and Adam Lane, Policy and Partnerships Lead at Huawei Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2026 — Kenya is set to officially launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Project aimed at expanding economic opportunities and digital inclusion for young persons…

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Africa Urged to Take Firm Position in Global Pandemic Negotiations

Mr. Aggrey Aluso, Executive Director of Resilience Action Network Africa, speaks during a stakeholder forum on global pandemic negotiations and health equity. African countries have been called upon to adopt a firm and coordinated position in ongoing global pandemic negotiations, with stakeholders emphasising the need for equitable benefit-sharing from the continent’s biological resources. Speaking during…

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Kibiwott Sets New Tree-Planting Guinness Record as Kenya Eyes Global Recognition

Kenya is on the brink of making environmental history after an environmentalist from Elgeyo Marakwet County successfully broke the Guinness World Records for the most trees planted within 24 hours. Hillary Kiplagat Kibiwott achieved the remarkable feat after planting 23,326 trees in a single day at Kessup Forest, surpassing the previous record of 23,060 trees…

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