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Mara River Under Threat as Scientists Call for Urgent Conservation Action

The National Museums of Kenya (NMK) has launched the Mara River Basin Exhibition at its headquarters in Nairobi, highlighting findings from 15 years of scientific research on one of East Africa’s most important river systems. The exhibition, unveiled on Thursday, March 5, 2026, showcases research conducted under the Mara Wildlife Subsidies Research Program (MWSP). It…

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Opposition Leaders Warn Against Safaricom Stake Sale, Infrastructure Fund Bill

Kalonzo Musyoka speaking during a press briefing at the SKM Command Center on March 5, 2026. Opposition leaders led by Kalonzo Musyoka on Thursday strongly criticized the proposed National Infrastructure Fund Bill 2026 and the government’s plan to partially sell its stake in Safaricom, warning that the two proposals could weaken constitutional safeguards governing public…

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KPC Announces 105.7% Subscription as KPC IPO Raises Sh106.7 Billion

CS John Mbadi speaking during the KPC  IPO results announcement in Nairobi on Wednesday March 04, 2026 The Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) Initial Public Offer (IPO) was oversubscribed at 105.7 per cent, raising Sh106.7 billion in what has been described as a milestone for Kenya’s capital markets and privatization agenda. Speaking during the official release…

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Omollo Highlights Nandi Dairy Union as Flagship of Ruto’s Agricultural Reform Agenda

According to his Facebook page, Interior Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has described the Nandi Dairy Cooperative Union (NDCU) Milk Processing Plant as a flagship example of farmer-driven value addition aligned with President William Samoei Ruto’s strategy to reposition agriculture at the core of Kenya’s economic growth and food security agenda. In the post, Dr…

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The Empty Chair at the Treasury: Why Children’s Voices Must Move from Hansards to Harvests

By Joseph Atulo, Head of Platforms (Child Participation and Policy), Mtoto News International The Budget Policy Statement (BPS) is arguably the most important compass in Kenya’s financial landscape. On February 11, 2026, this critical document was tabled in Parliament, marking a high-stakes moment in the national budget cycle. As lawmakers deliberate on its contents, the…

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Nairobi Hospital Trains Over 50 Police and Security Officials in Life-Saving Emergency Skills

Cicely McDonnel Coordinator of Emergency Courses Peter Ngeny instructs trainees on basic life support during an emergency course training at The Nairobi Hospital on 27th February 2026. Nairobi, 2 March 2026 – In a bid to strengthen Kenya’s emergency response capacity, The Nairobi Hospital has successfully trained and certified more than 50 police officers and…

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Whitecap Commits Sh45 Million as Government Shifts Safari Rally to Private Sector

KBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo(left) and Kipchumba Ruto from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports during the signing ceremony in Nairobi on March 03, 2026 Whitecap Commits Sh45 Million as Government Shifts Safari Rally to Private SectorKenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has renewed and scaled up its sponsorship of the WRC Safari Rally…

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Kenya Seed Warns on Fake Seeds, Assures Farmers of Adequate Supply Ahead of Long Rains

The Managing Director of Kenya Seed Company has warned traders against distributing counterfeit seeds, saying authorities are on high alert to shield farmers from losses ahead of the long rains planting season. Speaking during the Kenya Seed Classic Golf Tournament at Eldoret Golf Club, Sammy Chepsiror said the government is working closely with regulators to…

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