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HR Board Unveils Nationwide Drive to Professionalise HR Practice, Boost Certification Uptake

The Human Resource Management Professionals Examination Board (HRMPEB) has announced a nationwide plan to professionalise human resource practice and expand certification among practitioners following high-level consultations with the government. The board hosted Dr Jane Imbunya, Principal Secretary in the State Department for Public Service, in a meeting that focused on strengthening human capital development, improving…

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Shoppers Win Big as ‘Shop & Win’ Campaign Concludes with KSh1 Million Grand Prize

The Hub Karen has awarded shoppers cash prizes and luxury travel experiences in the grand finale of its festive-season Shop & Win”campaign, marking the close of a promotion aimed at rewarding customer loyalty and boosting experiential retail. About The Hub Karen The Hub Karen is a family-friendly lifestyle destination offering a mix of retail, dining,…

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Kenya, Egypt Reaffirm Strategic Partnership to Boost Trade, Security, and Development Cooperation

Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, has reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties with Egypt. Following high-level talks with visiting Egyptian Foreign Affairs , Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Minister Badr Abdelatty, underscored a shared agenda on trade, infrastructure, water security, and regional peace. Speaking during a…

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Mpesa foundation partners with government to boost school infrastructure in Elgeyo-Marakwet

Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesmus Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of private sector partnerships in accelerating Kenya’s socio-economic transformation. Speaking during the commissioning of new school facilities in Elgeyo-Marakwet County, Murkomen said collaboration between government and corporate foundations is critical in ensuring equitable development across the country. “Private sector is an integral partner in our socio-economic…

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End FGM By 2030; Advocates Urge Urgent Action, Survivor Justice and Community-Led Solutions

Global health and rights advocates are warning that the world is falling behind on its commitment to eliminate Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) by 2030, even as the number of affected women and girls continues to rise. The concerns were raised during a SHE & Rights (Sexual Health with Equity & Rights) session held to mark…

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Korir wins Sirikwa classic cross

John Korir ruled the roost at the fifth edition of the Sirikwa Classic Cross Country held at Lobo Village in Eldoret,  delivering a commanding performance in a tightly contested men’s race. The Boston Marathon champion expressed delight after storming to victory, describing the win as a timely confidence booster ahead of his marathon campaign. Korir,…

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Sifuna Vows legal Fight, Reject removal as ODM Secretary General

Senior ODM leaders led by Siaya Senator James Orengo accompany Secretary General Edwin Sifuna at a briefing following the contested NEC resolutions. Sifuna has rejected his removal as ODM Secretary General, declaring the move unconstitutional and vowing to fight to retain control of the powerful party office. A fierce power struggle has erupted within the…

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MYWO Nairobi Refutes Allegations, Defends Leadership and January AGM Resolutions

Alice Maina (centre), Chairlady Starehe, reads a statement flanked by Ruth Kawira (second right), National Chairlady Nairobi County, and Mary Njuguna (right), Chairlady Dagoretti North, during a press briefing at a Nairobi hotel, February 12, 2026. Maendeleo Ya Wanawake Organization (MYWO) Nairobi County has dismissed recent allegations circulating in sections of the Gutter media (Citizen)…

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Kenya’s Most Vulnerable Infants Face Growing Threat from Drug-Resistant Infections

Participants at the 16th KEMRI Annual Scientific and Health Conference (KASH) listen intently as researchers and health professionals discuss emerging threats in neonatal health, including drug‑resistant Klebsiella infections in Kenyan hospitals in Nairobi on February 11, 2026. Newborns, in rising numbers in Kenya are being infected by a bacteria that no longer respond to standard…

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