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Major Transport Bottleneck Set to Ease as Gitaru Interchange Nears Completion

An aerial shot of one of the roundabouts of the Gitaru Interchange. The persistent gridlock around Gitaru could soon be a thing of the past as the construction of Gitaru Interchange reaches its final stage, unlocking one of the country’s biggest bottlenecks. In its latest project brief, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) states that…

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TECNO Launches CAMON 50 Series in Kenya with Advanced AI and Camera Technology

TECNO has officially launched the TECNO CAMON 50 Series in Kenya, introducing a new generation smartphone designed to capture everyday moments while offering advanced camera innovation and artificial intelligence (AI) features. The launch highlights TECNO’s vision of smartphones as tools not only for taking photos but also for documenting personal stories and milestones. The CAMON…

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Global Beauty Brand ALLSO Opens Flagship Store in Nairobi

International beauty brand ALLSO has officially entered the Kenyan market with the launch of its flagship store at 20th Century Plaza along Mama Ngina Street, marking a major step in the company’s global expansion. The new outlet, located in Nairobi’s Central Business District, introduces Kenyan consumers to the brand’s full range of beauty products including…

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Sedentary Lifestyle Main Cause Of Obesity and Overweight in Kenya

In-African-culture-obese-or-overweight-is-seen-as-a-sign-of-wealth. More than one billion people worldwide are living with obesity, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). In Kenya, health experts say the numbers are steadily rising as urban lifestyles, processed foods and reduced physical activity reshape how people live and eat. It is sedentary lifestyle that is widely contributing to obesity and overweight,…

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Swisscontact Unveils PropelA II Initiative to Boost Youth Skills and Private Sector Investment in Kenya

Swisscontact has launched the PropelA Phase II initiative, a youth skills development programme aimed at strengthening workforce competitiveness and unlocking private sector investment in Kenya. The programme brings together industry players, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions, and the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) to address youth unemployment and the growing mismatch between education…

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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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