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 By Faith wanza mueni Photo caption:Government Spokesperson Charles Owino addresses the media on election results transmission, environmental conservation, the Eastleigh building collapse, the Ebola outbreak and national examinations. The government has dismissed reports circulating on social media claiming that Parliament had amended the Election Act to abolish the mandatory live streaming of election results, terming the allegations false and misleading. In a statement delivered by Government Spokesperson Charles Owino, the government said the reports misrepresented the outcome of parliamentary consideration of the Election Amendment No. 2 Bill 224. Owino explained that the Bill, alongside Senate Bill No. 29 of 2024, originated from the Senate and was introduced in the National Assembly on February 13, 2025, following recommendations associated with the National Dialogue Committee process. During consideration of the legislation, petitions were filed in the High Court challen...

By Faith Wanza Kenya’s Konza Technopolis has won the 2026 Smart Gigacity Excellence Award at the World Broadband Association (WBBA) Broadband Excellence Awards held in Vienna, Austria, in recognition of its technology-driven urban development model. The award was announced on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at the VIECON in Vienna, following an international selection process involving telecommunications operators and government ministries. The State Department for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy said the award recognises Konza Technopolis as a model for gigabit-enabled urban development, integrating high-capacity connectivity, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital public infrastructure to improve service delivery. Commissioned in October 2025, Konza City is a flagship project under Kenya’s Vision 2030 development agenda and serves as the physical home of the country’s digital government. The award was received by Kenya’s Ambassador and Deputy Head of Mission i...

  A win powered by trust, quality and the confidence of Kenyans. Unicolour by United Paints has once again earned national recognition, winning the Most Preferred Paints Brand of the Year 2026 award at the Starbrands Awards. The recognition is a significant milestone for the brand, reflecting the trust it has cultivated among customers, painters and fundis, dealers, industry partners and other stakeholders across Kenya. In a competitive paints market where quality, durability, reliability and value matter, the award celebrates a brand that continues to connect with consumers and play a role in transforming homes, businesses and spaces through colour. Beyond the trophy, the win represents the people and stories behind every painted wall, renovated home and completed project. From homeowners looking to refresh their spaces to professionals delivering quality finishes, Unicolour continues to be part of the journey towards creating beautiful and inspiring environments. The achievement ...

 By Faith wanza mueni  Photo: Eng. Ronoh Kibet, OGW, KenGen’s Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, addresses media and partners during the launch of the Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC) 2026 in Nairobi on October 15, 2026. The conference, scheduled for November 24–27 in Olkaria, Naivasha, aims to mobilise investment and partnerships to advance Africa’s clean energy projects and industrial growth. Nairobi, Kenya, October 15, 2026 — The Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) will host an international energy conference in November to mobilise investment and partnerships aimed at transforming Africa’s renewable energy potential into industrial growth and economic opportunities. The third Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC) 2026 will take place from November 24 to 27 at the KenGen Olkaria Geothermal Spa in Naivasha, bringing together more than 1,500 delegates from over 80 countries. Themed “Powering Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution,” the confere...

By Faith wanza mueni  NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — The Ministry of Health has confirmed a second case of Ebola (Bundibugyo virus disease) in Kenya, raising the number of confirmed cases to two, with one death reported. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Director-General for Health Dr Patrick Amoth said the latest patient, a 39-year-old man, was a close family member of the first case and was already in quarantine under daily monitoring when he developed symptoms on October 13. The patient presented with fever, fatigue and joint pains, prompting health officials to isolate him and collect samples for testing. The samples tested positive at both the National Virology Reference Laboratory and the Kenya Medical Research Institute-Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (KEMRI-CDC) laboratory. According to the Ministry, the patient has been transferred to a designated treatment centre, where trained healthcare teams are providing supportive care. His condition was detec...

  By Faith Wanza Photo:Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development Susan Auma Mang’eni speaks during the official opening of the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Susan Auma Mang’eni has called on African securities exchanges to strengthen partnerships with small businesses to expand access to long-term financing and accelerate enterprise growth across the continent. Mang’eni said improved access to affordable capital was essential to enabling MSMEs to expand operations, create jobs and compete effectively in regional and international markets. Speaking during the official opening of the Africa Commerce and Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, she urged securities exchanges to go beyond traditional listing services and actively support ...

By Faith Wanza Photo:Capital A Investment Bank Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara speaks during the launch of the Rejesha Funds at The Capital Club in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 14, 2026 — Capital A Investment Bank has launched Rejesha Funds, a family of investment products designed to help Kenyans at home and abroad grow their savings through professionally managed investments denominated in Kenya shillings and US dollars. The funds, launched at The Capital Club in Nairobi, operate under a Capital Markets Authority (CMA)-regulated collective investment scheme and target individuals seeking accessible investment options for short-term savings and long-term wealth creation. The launch comes amid concerns that increased access to financial services has not necessarily translated into financial security for most households. Capital A Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara cited the 2024 FinAccess Household Surv...

By Faith Wanza From left: Jonathan Stichbury, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SanlamAllianz Investments Limited; Jacqueline Karasha, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer, Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) Limited; and Dr Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo, Group Chief Executive Officer, SanlamAllianz Kenya, at the launch of the inaugural SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark Report 2026, "Kenya Before It Ages", in Nairobi on 12 October 2026. The study found that seven in 10 Kenyans are not on track for a comfortable retirement. NAIROBI, Kenya, October 12, 2026 — Seven in 10 Kenyans believe they are not on track to achieve a comfortable retirement, with household expenses, irregular incomes and debt repayments emerging as major obstacles to long-term financial security, a new survey has found. The inaugural SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark 2026 shows that although many Kenyans understand the importance of saving for retirement, competing financial...

 By Faith wanza mueni  Photo:HACO Industries’ Managing Director, Mary Ann Musangi, signs an agreement with Ayewa Aberfur’s Founder, Dr. Nanayaa Bates, for the manufacture and distribution of Amara in Ghana. NAIROBI, Kenya — HACO Industries Kenya Limited has entered into a Manufacturing and Distribution Agreement with Ghana-based Ayewa Aberfur to manufacture and distribute its Amara lotion brand in Ghana, in a move aimed at expanding the company’s presence in West Africa. The partnership will see Amara lotion produced locally in Ghana as HACO strengthens its regional manufacturing capacity and brings its skincare products closer to consumers across the continent. HACO Industries, an African consumer goods manufacturer with more than five decades of experience, produces about 90 products spanning healthcare, skincare, homecare and plastics. Its brands reach more than three million families across Africa, while the company works with more than 500 farmers on the continent to sour...

By Faith Wanza Photo Caption: Absa Bank Kenya Chief Information Officer Moses Okundi, GirlCode CEO Zandile Mkwanazi, Technopolis Development Authority Chief Manager Business Development & Innovation Josephine Ndambuki (Right) with Mary Wangui, Mugwanja Linet, Aisha Barasa and Cynthia Chepkorir, winners of the best overall in Kenya during the GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon for their solution dubbed “Nauli SaKo.” NAIROBI, Kenya, October 6, 2026 — Four young Kenyan women have emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon after developing an artificial intelligence-powered solution aimed at improving public transport payments and financial management. The two-day hackathon, held at Konza Technopolis, brought together 44 young women, including students, graduates, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs, to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges with support from industry mentors. The winning team comprised Mary Wangui, Linet M...

By Faith Wanza mueni  Photo:from Left peter Ndegwa CEO safaricom PLC, Suleiman shahbal CEO Gulfcsp investments Bank ,Gitau Macharia capital markets authority  NAIROBI, Kenya — Safaricom and GulfCap Investment Bank (GCIB) have launched a Shariah-compliant Money Market Fund that allows M-Pesa customers to begin investing with as little as KES 100. The Ziidi Shariah Money Market Fund, launched on October 6, 2026, is designed to expand access to ethical investment products through Safaricom’s digital platforms. Customers can access the fund through the My OneApp or by dialling *334#, with subsequent top-ups starting from KES 10. The service is intended to enable customers to invest regularly and build their savings over time. The fund combines Safaricom’s digital infrastructure and customer reach with GulfCap Investment Bank’s investment management and Shariah expertise. Safaricom Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the product was aimed at making investment more accessible ...

By Faith Wanza mueni  Photo Caption: Principal Secretary for Forestry Gitonga Mugambi, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Deborah Barasa, and Government Spokesperson Charles Owino during a press briefing on the 2026 National Mazingira Day celebrations in Nairobi. Kenya will target the planting of 17.24 million trees during this year’s National Mazingira Week as the government intensifies efforts to restore the country’s forest cover and promote environmental conservation. The week-long campaign, running from October 5 to October 10, will culminate in the National Mazingira Day celebrations on Saturday, October 10, in Trans Nzoia County under the theme “Our Responsibility: Collective Action for Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship.” Government Spokesperson Charles Owino said the celebrations are intended to move environmental conservation beyond government policy and encourage Kenyans to take practical action in their homes, institutions and communi...

  By Faith wanza mueni  Photo: Machakos governor wavinya Ndeti  Machakos Governor says lost learning time 'cannot be recovered' Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called on the National Government to urgently resolve the university lecturers' strike, which began on September 2, 2026, so that students can return to class. Speaking during a development tour of Mbiuni Ward in Mwala Sub-County, the governor said the strike was a major loss to students and to the country. She said it had left thousands of university students idle. "Wasted time cannot be recovered. Let us bring this to an end. Let us please negotiate with the lecturers and give them what they want so that they can go back to the universities and teach," said Wavinya. She warned that having thousands of students out of lecture halls could have serious consequences. She urged the National Government and the lecturers to return to the negotiating table and find a lasting solution. Her remarks add to calls...

  By Faith wanza mueni  Photo: The late former prime minister Raila Amollo Odinga NAIROBI, Thursday – The committee organising events to mark the first anniversary of the death of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga has opened a month of remembrance and celebration. It has announced an international candle lighting on October 14 and a non-partisan celebration of life in Bondo the next day. Reading the statement at Capitol Hill Square in Nairobi, Prof Adams Oloo, chairperson of the Raila Amolo Odinga Memorial National Steering Committee, said the month would run under the themes of "The People, The Struggle and The Aspiration". "A year ago, our nation bowed its head in sorrow at the passing of the Rt. Hon. Raila Amolo Odinga," Prof Oloo said. "Today, with hearts still tender but lifted by gratitude, we come together not only to mourn a great loss, but to celebrate a great life." Prof Oloo said the family and the committee were inviting every Kenyan, ...

  By Faith wanza mueni  Photo: Eric Nyadimo  president The institution of surveyors  NAIROBI - The Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has launched a digital internship portal to link students directly with employers, targeting one of the biggest hurdles facing new graduates. The platform was unveiled at ISK's inaugural student conference at the University of Nairobi (UoN), held under the theme "Beyond the Classroom: Preparing Students for the Future of Geospatial and Real Estate." Hundreds of students, lecturers, public sector officials and technology providers attended. ISK says the forum will now be an annual event aimed at bridging the gap between classroom instruction and a fast-changing marketplace. ISK President Eric Nyadimo said the conference comes as Kenya's land and built-environment sectors undergo a profound digital transformation, driven by rapid urbanisation, changing client demands and the growing role of data in corporate and civic decision-makin...

By Faith Wanza Photo Caption - Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale (second left) unveils the corporate identity of MEDS Devane Company Limited (MDCL) during MEDS’ 40th anniversary celebration in Nairobi. He is joined by MDCL Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Benard Owuor, MEDS CEO and MDCL Acting General Manager Dr. Wycliffe Nandama, and MEDS Board Chairman Rt. Rev. Cleophas Oseso. Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS) has launched MEDS Devane Company Limited (MDCL), a new commercial healthcare company targeting Kenya’s private healthcare market. The launch was held in Nairobi on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, during MEDS’ 40th anniversary celebrations, marking four decades of providing quality and affordable health products and services. MDCL, which opens for business on November 1, 2026, will serve private hospitals, retail pharmacies, laboratories, corporates and distributors with medicines, medical consumables, diagnostics, laboratory products, infection prevention and control sol...

  NAIROBI, September 27, 2026-More than 1,000 runners took to the trails of Karura Forest on Sunday for the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race, as preparations gather pace for the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The race, held ahead of the October 25 marathon at Uhuru Gardens, brought together athletes, families and fitness enthusiasts for a day that combined sport, community participation and environmental conservation. Participants competed in 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races before joining a family-friendly celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party at Amani Gardens. The Friends of Karura Anniversary Race is among a series of warm-up events supported by Standard Chartered to help runners prepare for the Nairobi Marathon. Standard Chartered Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing for Kenya and Africa, Joyce Kibe, said the warm-up races provide runners with an opportunity to test their preparation and build confidence ahead of the main event. “The w...

  By Faith wanza  NAIROBI, Kenya — Young people have called for greater and sustained participation in governance, policy development and decision-making, saying their role should extend beyond being mobilised during election periods. The call was made during the 4th National Youth Convening held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at CSLC-Ufungamano House under the theme “Claiming Space, Shaping Kenya.” The convening brought together young people and stakeholders to deliberate on governance, civic participation, livelihoods, technology and innovation. Speaking during the meeting, National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui said young people should be recognised as citizens, innovators, entrepreneurs and active partners in shaping the country's present and future. He said the youth should be provided with meaningful opportunities to participate in decision-making at all levels, from grassroots structures to the national level, including...