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Opposition Leaders Condemn Kitui Killings, Call for Calm and Swift Security Action

Wiper Democratic Party leader Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, Speaking during a press briefing held at SKM Command center in Nairobi. Opposition leaders have condemned the recent killings in Kitui County and parts of northeastern Kenya, warning against escalating retaliatory attacks and urging the government to act decisively to restore order. Speaking during a press briefing,…

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African Regulators Sign MOU to Strengthen Political Parties and Democracy

Ann nderitu, Commissioner of  the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) speaking during the MOU signing of the African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority (AAPPRA) in Nairobi on April 29, 2026 Political party regulators from Kenya, Malawi and Sierra Leone have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) of African Association of Political Parties Regulatory Authority(AAPPRA)…

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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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Kalasha Festival Opens with Renewed Push to Fix Industry Gaps and Unlock Creative Economy Potential

The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards, where industry stakeholders deliberated on strategies to strengthen Kenya’s creative sector. The 14th edition of the Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards has officially opened with renewed focus on addressing structural challenges within Kenya’s creative industry and unlocking…

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Microfinance Sector Faces Profitability Pressures Despite Driving Jobs and Inclusion, Industry Leaders Say

AMFI Chairman Wangaruro Mbira speaking  the Association of Microfinance Institutions Kenya (AMFI-K) Media Breakfast and Sensitization Forum in Nairobi. Nairobi, April 29, 2026 Kenya — Less than half of microfinance institutions in Kenya are currently profitable, a reality industry leaders attribute to high-risk lending models, expensive capital, and regulatory challenges, even as the sector continues…

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Huawei Unveils Next-Gen Digital and Energy Solutions as Connected Africa Summit Opens in Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya, April 28, 2026 — Huawei has showcased its latest digital connectivity and energy innovations at the opening of the 15th Connected Africa Summit, as African leaders call for deeper collaboration to accelerate the continent’s digital transformation. The company hosted Kithure Kindiki at its exhibition booth during the official launch of the summit at…

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Visa, Ethiopian Airlines Deepen Partnership to Boost Digital Payments for Travelers

( L-R): Ato Adamu Tadele – Group Chief Financial Officer at Ethiopian Airlines, Rahel Assefa, Group VP Marketing at Ethiopian Airlines, Yared Endale, Cluster Head- Eastern Africa, Visa and Michael Berner, Visa Senior Vice President for Southern and Eastern Africa Nairobi, Kenya, April 29, 2026 — Visa Inc. has signed a new agreement with Ethiopian Airlines…

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Young Innovators Win Strathmore University and Absa Kenya Foundation Partnership at #MyLittleBigThing 2026 Grand Finale

Absa Bank Kenya Hurlingham Branch Manager Robert Omare, Treasury Financial Business Partner Gladys Wamugi (2nd right) and MK Africa CEO Muthoni Kanyana (right) award Marilyn Gathiru (2nd left) and Godfrey Noel after their solution dubbed  “Kilimora” won the most bankable innovation during the grand finale of the 2025/2026 #MyLittleBigThing Sustainability Innovation Challenge.  NAIROBI, Kenya | April 28, 2026…

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