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Kenyan Religious Leaders Call for Urgent Repeal of Suicide Criminalization Law

Nairobi, September 15, 2025 – Religious leaders under the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) have issued a powerful appeal for the urgent repeal of laws criminalizing attempted suicide, urging policymakers to prioritize compassion and care over punishment. Speaking at the Religious Leaders’ Forum on Suicide Prevention and Decriminalization, convened in Nairobi in partnership with the…

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Ruto Breaks New Ground with First-Ever State House Forum for 10,000 Teachers

President William Ruto on Saturday made history by hosting 10,000 teachers at State House, Nairobi, in what was billed as the first-ever consultative dialogue between the Head of State and educators at the nation’s highest office. Dubbed the Walimu na Rais Forum, the event drew delegates from all corners of the country representing leading teachers’…

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Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Calls for Accountability as Kenya Kwanza Marks Three Years in Office

By Ambrose Otachi Nairobi, September 13, 2025 — The Pentecostal Voice of Kenya Association (PVK), under the leadership of Apostle Peter Manyuru, has issued a strong statement assessing the Kenya Kwanza Administration’s performance as it marks three years in power. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, the interdenominational body of Pentecostal churches acknowledged some…

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Ruto to Host 10,000 Teachers in State House Talks on Education Reforms

By Sharon Atieno Nairobi, Kenya – September 13, 2025 – President William Ruto is set to host 10,000 teachers at State House this Saturday in what has been described as a groundbreaking consultative meeting aimed at reshaping dialogue on the future of education in Kenya. The high-profile event will bring together leaders from teachers’ unions…

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Investigative Journalism Training Kicks Off in Nairobi Under SAFIRI Project

By Sharon Atieno  Nairobi, Kenya – September 11, 2025 – A two-and-a-half-day training on investigative journalism officially opened today in Nairobi, marking the second session under the ongoing SAFIRI project. The initiative, which seeks to strengthen the capacity of journalists to deliver in-depth, ethical, and impactful stories, has brought together participants from diverse media houses…

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Youth Voices Take Center Stage in NCIC Dialogue on Governance

NCIC Chair Rev. Dr. Samuel Kobia (center) with Commissioners Hon. Abdulaziz Ali (right) and Wambui Nyutu (left) during the transgenerational conversation held in Kibra on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. By Winnie Atieno  The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) on Wednesday, September 10, convened a transgenerational conversation at Kibra in Nairobi, bringing together youth, elders,…

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Verto Launches Atlas Suite to Simplify Global Payments, Kenyan Travel-Tech Startup Triply Among Early Adopters

Nairobi, September 10, 2025 – Global B2B payments platform Verto has launched the Atlas Suite, a next-generation suite of embedded finance solutions designed to streamline cross-border payments for fintechs, marketplaces, and digital platforms. The Atlas Suite, built on a single API-first integration, allows businesses to embed fully compliant banking, foreign exchange (FX), and payments infrastructure…

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HassConsult Report: Kenya Outshines Global Real Estate Giants

Hass consult CO-CEO and creative Arts Director Sakina Hassanali addressing the press during the hass consult press conference in Nairobi on Monday at Sarova Stanley, she is accompanied by development sales advisor Ian Mutinda. By Winnie Atieno  Kenya has cemented its position as the world’s leading property investment destination, with returns far surpassing those in…

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Co-operative Bank Earns ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Certification to Strengthen Customer Data Security

Nairobi, Kenya – September 5, 2025 –Co-operative Bank of Kenya has attained the prestigious ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to safeguarding customer data and reinforcing its compliance with global information security standards. The certification, awarded by the British Standards Institution (BSI) during a ceremony at Co-operative Bank House, follows a…

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128 Equity Leadership Program Scholars Secure Admission to Top Global Universities

Nairobi, Kenya – August 14, 2025 – The Equity Leadership Program (ELP) has announced that 128 of its scholars from across four countries have secured admission and full scholarships to join 63 global universities across 20 countries. In the 2024/2025 application cycle, 87 students from Kenya, 33 from Rwanda, 4 from Uganda, and 4 from…

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