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MIL: Youth Drive Digital Peace Amid Online Threats Ahead of 2027 Elections

Co-chair of the coalition Christine Odera (Right End standing, white top), Kechula Sharon from FeComo (Centre in Pink attire) together with 15 youth led organization pose for a photo on its final day holding an award certificates of participation during MIL Boot camp held in Nairobi. With misinformation, divisive content, and online risks on the…

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Broad-Based Leaders Rally Nairobi Women Behind Government Agenda

Senator Tabitha Mutinda,speaking at the event on Friday held in Nairobi. Leaders allied to the broad-based government on Tuesday held a high-level consultative meeting in Nairobi, bringing together Members of Parliament from ODM and UDA in a show of political unity and support for President William Ruto’s development agenda. The meeting, led by Senator Tabitha…

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PS States TVET Fees Drop to Sh3,500 Per Module Under Modular System

TVET Principal Secretary Dr. Esther Muoria speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi. Nairobi, Thursday 4,2026— The government has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing reforms in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector, assuring learners and parents that the introduction of programme modularisation has not increased the cost of training in public institutions. Speaking…

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Drought Crisis Deepens in Kenya as SUPKEM Calls for National Emergency Declaration

The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has raised alarm over Kenya’s worsening drought, warning that the crisis has escalated into a humanitarian emergency that threatens lives, livelihoods, and social stability across the country. In a press statement led by SUPKEM National Chairman Alh-haaji Hasaan Ole Naadi, the council said the drought is no longer…

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Religious Leaders Partner With Government Against Child Abuse

Government launches handbook of Faith for Life on Child Protection to help religious leaders and communities fight child abuse and safeguard children’s rights. This comes amid reports of rising cases of child abuse across the country, with incidents ranging from physical and sexual abuse to trafficking, child labor, and early marriage. The Ministry of Gender,…

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EAK and IEBC pledge peaceful and credible 2027 Elections

Evangelical Alliance of Kenya Secretary General Rev. Kefa Nyandega addresses the media alongside Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission commissioners and faith leaders during a joint EAK–IEBC prayer breakfast and engagement meeting on preparations for the 2027 General Elections in Nairobi. Photo/courtesy The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya(EAK) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission(IEBC) has pledged…

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Kenya Unveils National Electric Mobility Policy, Signalling Shift to E-Transport

Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir describes e-mobility as a game-changer, noting that it is part of the modernisation of transport as well as the national development agenda.  President Ruto’s administration is fast-tracking the adoption of electric vehicles because it is a key cog in the national development agenda, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary…

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The Education Sector Crisis Demands Immediate Reforms – Kenyan Women’s Group

Grade-10-students-admission-in-crisis-among-Kenya-schools A team of Kenyan Women under the auspices of three groups; Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), The African Women Leadership Network (AWLN-Kenya) Chapter and The Democracy Trust Fund (DTF) are calling on the Government to prioritize education by addressing challenges facing the system immediately. Concerned by one hundred percent transition from junior secondary to…

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