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Kakuzi Plc Champions Collaboration to Boost Local Macadamia Consumption

Mr. Mathias Muinde addressing delegates during the ongoing National Macadamia Conference at Embu University, where he called all Macadamia value chain stakeholders to work together to at least double the local consumption of Kenyan-quality macadamia Kenya’s largest single-estate macadamia grower, Kakuzi Plc, is calling for a unified effort among stakeholders to drive domestic consumption of…

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Public Participation Must Go Beyond Budget Approval, Says Child Rights Advocate

Elijah Bonyo, Advocacy Lead for World Vision ,addressing the media on the FY2025/2026 National Budget from a child rights perspective at Fair View Hotel. As Kenya edges closer to the approval of the 2025/2026 national budget, stakeholders Including World Vision Kenya, are calling for deeper public engagement that transcends budget formulation and delves into implementation…

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EPRA Rallies Energy Sector to Invest in Innovation and Research for Universal Access

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has urged energy stakeholders to ramp up investment in research, innovation, and inclusive dialogue to drive universal energy access and support Kenya’s sustainable development agenda. Speaking during the opening of the 6th Annual EPRA Research and Innovation Conference at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi, EPRA Director General…

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Yara International, World Bank Launch Accelerator to Boost Soil Health and Food Security in Kenya

Yara International, in partnership with the World Bank and Thryve Innovation CoLab, has announced the launch of an ambitious accelerator program aimed at transforming food systems through innovation and sustainable practices.The initiative was unveiled at a high-level summit in Nairobi. Speaking during a press briefing, Marisa Rebelo, Senior Vice President for Innovation and Impact for…

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James Wanjohi Hosts Brazilian Senator for $40 Billion Health Tech and Agriculture Investment Talks

Nairobi played host to a high-level diplomatic and business meeting this week as Brazilian Senator H.E. José Gonçalves Oliveira arrived in Kenya for discussions on a potential $40 billion investment in health technology and agriculture.The visit was facilitated by Kenyan businessman James Wanjohi Njoroge, a key player in East Africa–Brazil trade relations. The Senator, representing…

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Okoa Uchumi,Kenya’s 2025/26 Budget Under Fire for Favouring the Elite Amid Deepening Crisis

In a joint a press statement,Civil Societies and Human Rights Organizations under the umbrella of the Okoa Uchumi Campaign has raised the alarm over Kenya’s proposed 2025/26 national budget, warning that the fiscal plan entrenches inequality and deepens the economic crisis for ordinary citizens. As Treasury prepares to table the KSh 4.24 trillion budget next…

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Conservationists Call for Key Revisions to Proposed Wildlife Bill 2025

Conservationists, wildlife experts, and community representatives have urged the government to reconsider key provisions of the proposed Wildlife Bill 2025, warning that without major revisions, the legislation could undermine Kenya’s conservation gains. Speaking during a press briefing held in Nairobi,led by Raabia Hawa, the group commended the State Department of Wildlife for initiating the legislative…

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Charles Muasya Declares 2027 MCA Bid for Parklands/Highridge Ward

Businessman Charles Ngila Muasya has officially declared his intention to vie for the Member of County Assembly (MCA) seat for Parklands/Highridge Ward in the upcoming 2027 general elections. Sharing his brief history with NewsLightkenya Reporter, Muasya expressed deep gratitude to residents of the ward for what he termed as a grassroots-driven endorsement. “My story is…

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Kenyan Stakeholders Rally Behind Global Call for Fossil Fuel Treaty Ahead of World Environment Day

In a show of unity and urgency ahead of World Environment Day, Kenyan stakeholders from faith groups, civil society, youth networks, and Indigenous communities have declared their support for the proposed Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty, a bold international initiative aimed at securing a just and equitable transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy. Among the…

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KEPROBA Showcase Kenyan Innovation and Blue Economy at Madaraka Day Celebrations

The Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA) is making a powerful statement at the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations, held at Tom Mboya University in Homa Bay County. The agency has unveiled a vibrant exhibition of Made in Kenya products, spotlighting the nation’s growing creative and entrepreneurial spirit. This year’s theme, Blue Economy and Maritime…

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