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Africa’s First Reparations Festival to Be Held in Nairobi This October Historic event to champion justice, healing, and African unity through reparatory dialogue

Nairobi, October 2 — Kenya’s capital is set to host a historic gathering as hundreds of artists, policymakers, activists, and thought leaders from across Africa and the diaspora converge for the continent’s first-ever Reparations Festival on October 22-23,2025. The event, themed “WAKATI WETU: It’s Our Time – To Resist, Repair and Reclaim,” will take place…

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Harnessing the Sun: How Solar Energy Could Transform East Africa’s Agriculture

Eng Vincent kabuti speaking during the launch of the solar Energy for Agricultural Resilience (SoLR) Phase II project at the international water management institute Against the backdrop of rising climate shocks, high energy costs, and mounting food insecurity, a ray of hope is emerging for smallholder farmers in East Africa. The solution is simple yet…

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Kenya Set to Roll Out National Emergency Care System in Landmark Health Reform

Dr. Mercy Mwangangi addresses a media briefing in Nairobi on the rollout of a national emergency care system that will provide free ambulance evacuation and 24-hour treatment for Kenyans in life-threatening conditions. Nairobi, October 2025-Kenya is preparing to launch a nationwide emergency care and ambulance dispatch service aimed at ensuring timely response to life-threatening situations…

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Yara Marks 30 Years in Kenya, Unveils Bold Promise for the Next 30 Years at Agitech Grand Expo 2025

Yara East Africa, a subsidiary of global agricultural solutions leader Yara International, officially marked its 30th anniversary on October 2, 2025, in Mwea, Kirinyaga County during the Agitech Grand Expo 2025. The event celebrated three decades of agricultural transformation in Kenya while unveiling the company’s bold strategic vision for the next 30 years. The milestone…

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Kasipul Needs a Fresh Start, Says United Progressive Alliance(UPA) Candidate

United Progressive Alliance candidates issued certificates at the UPA headquarters in Nairobi on 1st October 2025 Nairobi, Kenya – October 01, 2025 -United Progressive Alliance (UPA) candidate Sam Ratenko Kotiende has declared his bid for Member of Parliament in Kasipul, promising to restore peace and development in a constituency long divided by political violence and…

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Prudential Life Kenya Backs 5KM Family Run at 2025 Stanchart Nairobi Marathon with Ksh. 10M Sponsorship

Gwen Kinisu, Prudential Life Kenya CEO Prudential Life Kenya has announced a Ksh. 10 million sponsorship for the 5KM Family Run at this year’s Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, set for 26th October 2025. The insurer, which will also serve as the official life insurer of the day, said its support is meant to help runners…

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Kenya Prepares for Mazingira Day 2025 With Nationwide Call to Donate Fruit Trees

Principal Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus K. Ng’eno (left), and Principal Secretary for Forestry, Mr. Gitonga Mugambi (right), during a media briefing in Nairobi on September 30, 2025, ahead of the Mazingira Day 2025 celebrations The government has announced countrywide preparations for this year’s Mazingira Day, set for October 10, urging…

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From Stigma to Hope: Forum Pushes for Open Dialogue on Youth Suicide Prevention

Participants follow discussions during the Youth Suicide Prevention Forum at Aga Khan University, Nairobi, where experts and youth leaders called for open dialogue to break stigma and advance mental health solutions Nairobi,1, October,2025– Suicide remains one of Africa’s most pressing but least discussed public health challenges, and experts are warning that stigma is one of…

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Kenya Reaffirms Coffee Reforms as Farmers Push for Growth and Fair Returns

Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi speaking during the press briefing,engages farmers at the International Coffee Day celebrations, pledging government support to revitalize Kenya’s coffee industry through reforms and direct payments. Nairobi, 1 October 2025– Kenya marked this year’s International Coffee Day with renewed commitment from government, sector leaders, and farmers to strengthen reforms, expand domestic consumption,…

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