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Murang’a Purple Tea Unveiled in Paris as Kenya advances Global Recognition of its Unique Tea Heritage

Paris, France, June 23, 2026: Kenya’s distinctive Purple Tea has made its debut in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the global positioning of one of Africa’s most unique specialty teas and underscoring Kenya’s growing ambition to move beyond commodity exports into premium, origin-led agricultural markets. Unveiled at the iconic Hôtel de Crillon, the showcase introduced French consumers, tea…

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Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team shatters African record,seals Beijing worlds slot

Kenya’s 4x400m mixed relay team underlined the country’s growing strength in sprint relays after storming to an African record and booking a place at next year’s World Athletics Championships. The quartet of George Mutinda, Mercy Oketch, Kelvin Tonui and Mercy Chebet clocked a historic 3:09.87 at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana, smashing the previous…

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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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Traders upbeat as key road is opened in Runyenjes 

 An aerial shot of the newly tarmacked Rukuriri-Kathageri Road in Runyenjes, Embu County  The business community in Runyenjes, Embu County is beaming with excitement and hope after the Kenya Kwanza administration fulfilled its promise to tarmac the crucial Rukuriri-Kathageri Road. A key electoral pledge that President William Ruto made during the 2022 presidential campaign, the…

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Konza Technopolis Hosts Women in Tech Summit as Microsoft Launches AI Skills Programme

Konza Technopolis has taken a leading role in advancing women’s participation in the digital economy, hosting the inaugural Thrive, Elevate & Celebrate (TEC) Women Summit 2026, where Microsoft unveiled a major AI skills programme targeting women. Held under Konza’s Silicon Savannah Woman programme, the summit organized in partnership with EdSource through its InnovateHer initiative brought…

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TECNO Unveils AI-Powered Ecosystem and CAMON 50 Series at MWC 2026

Barcelona, Spain,— Chinese smartphone brand TECNO has unveiled a suite of AI-powered devices and ecosystem innovations at the Mobile World Congress 2026, headlined by the launch of the CAMON 50 Series, now available in Kenya. The new lineup CAMON 50, CAMON 50 Pro and CAMON 50 Ultra 5G  brings flagship-level imaging, advanced artificial intelligence (AI)…

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Kenya Industrial Estates Appoints Nelson Kwamini as Managing Director

The Board of Directors of Kenya Industrial Estates has appointed Nelson Kwamini as the new Managing Director following a competitive recruitment process conducted by the Public Service Commission (Kenya). The announcement was made on March 13, 2026 in Nairobi. Before his appointment, Kwamini served at the Kenya Water Institute under the Ministry of Water, Irrigation…

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