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AFA Reaffirms Commitment to Revitalising Kenya’s Coffee Subsector as Taste of Harvest Winners Honoured

The Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) in partnership with Africa Fine Coffee s Association (AFCA) has reiterated its commitment to revitalising Kenya’s coffee subsector through increased production, value addition, and strengthened market systems, as winners of the 2026 Taste of Harvest Coffee Competition were honoured during a breakfast meeting at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC)….

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Safaricom Retains Top Employer Title for Fifth Straight Year, Ranked Kenya’s Best Workplace for 2026

Safaricom has once again been named Kenya’s No. 1 Employer and a Top Employer in both Kenya and Africa for 2026, extending its streak to five consecutive years of certification by the Top Employers Institute. The recognition by the global authority on workplace excellence underscores Safaricom’s sustained performance in people practices that support its transformation…

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Unlocking Reliable and Affordable Power Through a Regional Electricity Market

By Daniel Kiptop Bogoria An interesting development is unfolding in the Eastern Africa region. For a long time, countries in the region have developed intra-regional trade relationships that extend to agricultural products, livestock and animal products, manufactured goods, mining and natural resources, as well as energy and petroleum products, among others. In the energy and…

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CCIJ Unveils AI-Driven ElectionWatch Platform to Improve Election Accountability

The Center for Collaborative Investigative Journalism (CCIJ) has announced the launch of ElectionWatch, a new artificial intelligence-powered tool. ElectionWatch helps journalists, researchers, and civic groups identify election-related misinformation narratives and networks on social media platforms Produced with support from Google’s Journalism AI Challenge, ElectionWatch brings together data analysis, AI-assisted monitoring, and collaborative workflows to strengthen election coverage.  The tool…

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Absa Bank Kenya Recognised as a Top Employer for fifth consecutive year

Nairobi, 15 January 2026: For the fifth consecutive year, Absa Bank Kenya has been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 by the Top Employers Institute (TEI), following an independent assessment of its people practices across critical human capital parameters. The Certification demonstrates Absa’s ability to create a high-performing workplace through data-driven people strategies, independent…

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Ksh. 147.5M NYOTA Start-Up Capital Disbursed to Youth in Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui Counties

Machakos County, 15th January 2026: H.E. Dr William Ruto, President of the Republic of Kenya, today officially launched the NYOTA Project Business Start-Up Capital disbursement for Machakos, Makueni, and Kitui counties, injecting Ksh. 147,525,000 to support youth-led enterprises across the three counties.    The disbursement will benefit 5,901 youth, each receiving Ksh. 25,000 to start…

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Westlands MP Aspirant Betty Adera Unveils People-Centered Bid

Westlands parliamentary aspirant Mama Betty Adhiambo Adera has announced her intention to vie for the Westlands Member of Parliament seat, pledging leadership anchored on service, empathy, and inclusive development for residents of the constituency. Addressing the people of Westlands, Adera said her decision to vie for the seat is driven by lived experiences and close…

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Microsoft, Zendawa Deploy AI Solution to Boost Efficiency of Independent Pharmacies in Kenya

Dr. Bramwel Othieno, a pharmacist at Ryche Pharmacy in Nairobi. Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to deploy an AI-powered solution that is helping independent pharmacies across Kenya improve efficiency, reduce medicine wastage, and increase sales. Microsoft has partnered with Kenyan health-tech startup Zendawa to roll out an artificial intelligence-powered solution aimed at…

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Betty Adera Declares Bid for Westlands MP Seat, Promises “Real Change and Inclusive Development

Nairobi, Kenya — Business leader and community advocate Betty Adhiambo Adera has formally declared her intention to vie for the Westlands Constituency parliamentary seat, pledging a new era of leadership anchored on integrity, accountability and tangible development. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Adera said the time had come for Westlands residents to embrace change and…

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