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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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KU, JKUAT and Zetech dominate KUSF Women Championships on Women’s Day

Kenyatta University (KU), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Zetech University celebrated International Women’s Day in style after dominating the Kenya Universities Sports Federation (KUSF) Women Championships held at Taita Taveta University grounds in Voi. After finishing second last year behind Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), KU bounced back…

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KU begin 3×3 title defence in style as KUSF Play-offs tip off t Kabarak

Reigning champions Kenyatta University (KU) launched their title defence in style at the Kenya University Sports Federation (KUSF) National Play-offs, brushing aside Maseno University 19-13 in a thrilling 3×3 basketball clash at Court A, Kabarak University. KU skipper Brian Mutua struck a confident tone after the win, insisting the defending champions are not feeling the…

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One Year After Vetting Decree Abolished but Millions of Kenyans Still Locked Out

Staff-at-the-Nubian-Rights-Offices-in-Makina-Kibera. Nairobi, Kenya: One year after the government abolished the long-standing and discriminatory vetting process for national identity cards, ID registration in Kenya has become faster and more accessible. However, millions of Kenyans remain undocumented, with civil society groups warning that the legacy of decades of exclusion continues to deny many citizens their constitutional rights….

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World Vision Kenya Unveils 2026–2030 Strategy, Targets 13.3 Million Children Nationwide

World Vision Kenya has launched its 2026–2030 National Strategy alongside its Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Business Plan, outlining an ambitious roadmap to improve the wellbeing of 13.3 million children, families and communities across 33 counties. The strategy prioritises reaching 3.04 million of the most vulnerable children through integrated programming, strategic partnerships and evidence-based advocacy,…

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Vibo Eats, food project transforms lives of Nairobi families

    More than 200 families in Nairobi County have benefited from a food security and economic empowerment initiative spearheaded by Vibo Eats, in a programme aimed at tackling food scarcity, poverty and economic vulnerability among underprivileged communities. The project, which targets low-income households and persons living with disabilities, seeks to go beyond short-term relief…

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Ng’etich and Ebenyo to Headline Sirikwa Classic Cross Country in Eldoret

Daniel Ebenyo, the 2023 World 10,000-meter silver medalist and Agnes Ng’etich, the reigning world cross country champion, will be the star attractions at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country Continental Tour on Feb. 14 at Lobo Village in Eldoret, organizers said.   Both athletes arrive in Kenya buoyed by strong performances at…

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SNV, Uasin Gishu County Seal Deal to Boost Inclusive Development

The agreement sets out a framework for collaboration in inclusive entrepreneurship, regenerative agriculture and the productive use of renewable energy, with a focus on expanding opportunities for women and youth. SNV has worked in Kenya since 1967, supporting development at both national and county levels through partnerships with government institutions, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises…

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