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Safaricom, Sprite Equip A.N.U Students with Digital Skills for Income Generation

Students at Africa Nazarene University ( A.N.U) have received hands-on training in digital literacy and content monetization through a youth-focused masterclass led by Safaricom in partnership with Sprite. The training, held under the ‘Hook’d on Fresh’ series by Safaricom’s youth platform Safaricom Hook, focused on equipping students with practical skills to create, grow and monetize…

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Kilifi, Swisscontact Partner to Launch First County-Led Hospitality Apprenticeship Programme

Kilifi, Kenya – March 26, 2026— The Kilifi County Government has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding with Swisscontact to roll out a dual apprenticeship pilot programme aimed at transforming skills development in the hospitality sector. Dubbed the Kilifi Hospitality Sector Dual Apprenticeship Pilot (KH DAP), the initiative positions Kilifi as the first county in…

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DCI Launches Probe into Disappearance of Former Minister Raphael Tuju

The Directorate of Criminal Investigations has started looking into the reported disappearance of former Cabinet Minister Raphael Tuju. This follows a missing person report filed at Karen Police Station. According to a statement on the agency’s official X account, Tuju’s family reported him missing on Sunday, March 22, 2026. His vehicle was later found abandoned…

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Nairobi Hospital Board Defends Stability, Dismisses Financial Claims Amid Governance Dispute

Nairobi, March 20, 2026 — The Kenya Hospital Association has moved to reassure the public over the stability of The Nairobi Hospital, dismissing claims of financial loss and institutional collapse while acknowledging ongoing governance challenges. Speaking during a press briefing at the hospital, Board of Management Chairman Dr. Barley Onyambu said the briefing was convened…

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CSOs Call for Respect for Presidency, Democratic Accountability at Lukenya Retreat

Civil society organisations (CSOs), youth and women’s movements, and labour unions have issued a strong call for renewed democratic accountability, respect for institutions, and citizen-led reform during an Inter-Sectorial Leadership Retreat held at Lukenya Gateaway. The retreat, convened under the theme “From Protest to Organization: Resourcing Courageous Citizenship and Democratic Renewal,” brought together key stakeholders…

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Mombasa Truck Driver Wins KSh19.7M, Hosted in Nairobi for Financial Masterclass and Safari Experience

When Sadiq Kamulali stepped off the plane in Nairobi this week, he wasn’t arriving for another long-haul assignment from Mombasa. Instead, he arrived as a guest of honour  a man whose ordinary Sunday morning had quietly turned into a life-changing moment. At exactly 6:44am on February 8, 2026, Sadiq placed a KSh100 betslip on betPawa…

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“Maisha ni Mbaya” as Economic Strain Bites Kenyans

Civil society leaders during a press briefing in Nairobi on March 18, 2026 Rising living costs, shrinking job opportunities and growing pressure on essential public services are leaving many Kenyan households struggling to make ends meet, with Civil Society Organizations warning that the country is experiencing deepening economic hardship. For many citizens, the phrase “Maisha…

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