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IPF Kenya Shadow Budget 2026/27 Calls for Fiscal Discipline, Realistic Revenue and High-Impact Spending

Institute of Public Finance CEO, Daniel Ndirangu speaking at event on Tuesday 28, 2026 held in Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya – April 28, 2026 – Kenya’s ability to deliver on its development priorities is under growing strain due to an increasingly unrealistic fiscal framework, according to the 2026 Annual National Shadow Budget released by the Institute…

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Mukuru Digital Classroom Launched at Connected Africa Summit, Showcasing Power of Connected Learning

Initiative signals new push to bridge digital divide in underserved communities Nairobi| 27 April 2026-Kenya has marked a significant step in advancing digital inclusion and education with the launch of the Mukuru Digital Classroom at New Mukuru Primary School, unveiled during the Connected Africa Summit 2026 in Nairobi. The initiative, situated within the Mukuru Affordable…

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FINAS 2026 Summit to Drive Action on Financing Africa’s Food Systems

Nairobi, Kenya, April 27, 2026 — More than 1,000 stakeholders from government, financial institutions, development partners, and the private sector are set to gather in Nairobi for the Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) 2026 Summit, in a renewed effort to unlock sustainable financing for Africa’s food systems. The summit, scheduled for June 30 to July…

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Iten Affordable Housing Project Turns Work into Education Opportunities

In Iten, Elgeyo Marakwet County, a town globally known for producing elite athletes, a different kind of transformation is taking shape, one that is quietly reshaping livelihoods, education and the quality of life for residents working on the Affordable Housing Project. 27-year-old, Sharon Kosgei a resident engaged in general works at the construction site says…

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Smart Applications Wins Global Innovation Award for AI-Driven Health Solutions

Harrison Muiru, Group Managing Director, Smart Applications International Ltd, receives the award from Gael Aliphon, Senior Manager – Life (SWAN). Kenyan health-tech firm Smart Applications International has won the Product and Service Innovation of the Year award at the 3i International Conference 2026, reinforcing its growing role in transforming healthcare and insurance systems through digital…

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Kenya Set to Launch AI-Powered Disability Inclusion Project at KISE

Molocyce Esther – Senior ICT Officer, Partnerships at Ministry of Information, Communications and The Digital Economy and Adam Lane, Policy and Partnerships Lead at Huawei Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya, April 2026 — Kenya is set to officially launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Disability Project aimed at expanding economic opportunities and digital inclusion for young persons…

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MECS Injects Million Into Kenyan Clean Cooking Startups to Accelerate Energy Transition

Deputy President Prof. Kindiki Kithure witnesses the signing of MoU To Unlock Clean Cooking Solutions For Public Institutions in Makueni.The signing is by Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo and Nyamolo Abagi, Director Clean Cooking at CLASP as government and CLASP officials look on.The partnership targets over 4,500 people across 63 vocational training centers cross Makueni County and  coincides with…

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Equity Bank Unveils Digital Solutions to Ease Back-to-School Pressure for Parents

As the back-to-school season approaches, many parents and guardians are once again grappling with the financial and logistical demands that come with preparing children for a new term. For most households, the season begins quietly  in early morning reflections, daily commutes, or repeated mental calculations    as families plan how to meet multiple expenses ranging…

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