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 By Faith wanza  Photo from left: Engineer peter Njenga managing director and CEO kengen, engineer Festus Ng'eno ps climate change. Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has unveiled its inaugural Sustainability Report while announcing a major expansion of its renewable energy development pipeline from 1,500MW to 5,500MW, signalling a bold shift in its long-term growth strategy.  The new target, announced during the launch of the Sustainability Report at Karura Forest in Nairobi, is part of KenGen's recalibrated G2G 2034 Corporate Strategy. The expanded pipeline will be driven by investments in nuclear energy, hydropower and geothermal development as the company positions itself to meet rising regional demand for clean energy and attract new investments.  Speaking during the launch, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Eng. Peter Njenga said the report marks a defining moment in the company's journey towards responsible and sustainable growth. "Our inaugural Sust...

  By Faith wanza  Photo:Advocate Felix kiprono Keaton  Members of Kenya's legal fraternity have called for the protection of media freedom, stronger action against corruption and measures to cushion vulnerable Kenyans from the rising cost of living. Speaking during a gathering of the legal fraternity at Holy Family Basilica, Advocate Felix Keaton said the Constitution guarantees freedom of expression and media freedom, warning that any attempt to undermine the press threatens Kenya's democratic values. Keaton took issue with recent remarks by President William Ruto, saying they were aimed at subverting media freedom. "We take great exception with the comments made by the President, whereby it was intended to subvert media freedom. An attack against Standard Media Group is an attack against all or the entire media fraternity of the Republic of Kenya. So we wish to remind the President that he is a symbol of national unity."Keaton said  He urged the Head of State to ...

  By Faith wanza  Photo: hon.salim mvurya cs youth and sports, during the inspection of talanta stadium  Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports, Hon. Salim Mvurya, has assured Kenyans and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) are progressing as planned, with major infrastructure projects recording significant milestones. Speaking during a press briefing after inspecting the Talanta Sports City and the Raila Odinga International Stadium project in Kisumu, Mvurya said the visit was a follow-up on commitments made earlier this year to ensure Kenya meets CAF requirements ahead of the continental tournament. The CS revealed that the government has already handed over two training grounds for construction, while a third facility is also under development. The training grounds are expected to be completed within two months and will serve teams participating in AFCON 2027. He added that a...

  By Faith wanza Photo:inter religious council of Kenya leaders  The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) has called on Kenyans to commemorate the second anniversary of the June 2024 protests peacefully while renewing demands for justice, accountability and national healing. In a statement issued ahead of the June 25 anniversary, the faith leaders said they stand united in remembering those who lost their lives during the demonstrations, expressing solidarity with bereaved families and urging the country to embrace truth, justice and lasting peace. The council noted that at least 60 people were identified as having died during the June 2024 protests, while many other deaths remain undocumented. It also remembered those who lost their lives during the June 25, 2025 anniversary demonstrations, saying the continued loss of lives must come to an end. The religious leaders called for independent, transparent and credible investigations into all deaths, injuries and disappearance...

By Faith wanza photo:Bishop calisto Odede national chairman EAK and other leaders. The Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) has urged political leaders, government institutions and citizens to embrace peace, integrity and responsible leadership as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking through its 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) released on Friday, the Alliance warned against rising political intolerance, violence and economic hardships, saying Kenya's future depends on leaders who uphold justice, accountability and national unity. The church body also called on eligible Kenyans, especially young people, to register as voters while urging Parliament to fast-track electoral reforms that will strengthen public confidence in the electoral process. EAK further condemned hate speech, ethnic incitement and political violence, calling on security agencies and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to take decisive action against those promoting lawl...