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For many years, chess has often been perceived as a game reserved for the elite, foreigners, or affluent communities. In Kenya, it is commonly associated with wealthy families or the Indian community, leaving many young people from rural…
Vihiga County successfully hosted its annual school’s championship at Chavakali High School, bringing together learners from across the region to compete in various sporting disciplines. The event attracted strong participation from…
Efforts to unlock the potential of Kenya’s creative economy gained momentum as artists, publishers, and corporate stakeholders convened for a dialogue aimed at addressing systemic challenges in the sector. The forum, held at Mlango Farm in…
Avocado farmers across the country have received a major boost after the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) officially announced that harvesting for export through sea shipment will commence on April 2. The directive follows weeks of…
Residents of Vihiga County have engaged in a public participation forum to deliberate on the implementation of the Ruto-Raila 10-point agenda, raising key concerns affecting development in the area. The forum, which brought together…
The presidential directive of achieving 30 per cent forest cover by planting 15 billion trees by 2032 has continued to gain momentum across the country. Supported by the ongoing above-average rainfall, the need to restore nature’s balance…
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is rapidly strengthening its position on the global investment map, now accounting for approximately 67% of all foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into Africa, according to…
Invest Kenya has launched Waste Management and Circular Economy: Investment Pathways and Opportunities in Kenya, a new investment prospectus aimed at unlocking investment in Kenya’s waste management and circular economy sectors and…
As the country enters Holy Week in line with the Christian calendar, Christians have been urged to reflect on what God has done in their lives and renew their spiritual commitment. Delivering a sermon drawn from Matthew 21:1–11 during a…
Kisii-based side Shabana FC are back to winning ways after a narrow 1-0 win over Murang’a Seal at Gusii Stadium yesterday. The only goal of the SportPesa derby was scored by Shabana’s defender Wycliffe Omondi in the 40th minute of the game…
Rural urban centres in Nyandarua County are set to benefit from solar-powered floodlights following the launch of an ambitious lighting programme by Nyandarua Woman Representative Ms. Faith Gitau. The initiative seeks to restore lighting…
Residents of Elgeyo Marakwet County are benefiting from a free medical camp offering eye screenings and cataract surgeries in an initiative aimed at restoring sight and improving the quality of life for hundreds of patients. The ongoing…
A Kabarnet Church has banned local leaders and aspirants from making political statements during its worship services. Speaking at The Africa Inland Church (AIC) Kabarnet town church on Sunday, Rev. Joshua Katamei said the order which…
Kisumu will host a major international summit bringing together leaders from Africa and Asia after it was selected to stage the Africa Smart Cities and Townships Alliance (ASCA) Week in August 2026. The announcement positions the lakeside…
As the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference wraps up in Kampala, Uganda, a clear consensus has emerged: Africa’s postal sector is no longer a legacy system. Instead, it is rapidly becoming a central pillar of the…
Busia Deputy Governor Arthur Odera has raised alarm over increasing crime in Teso and called on police officers to heighten vigilance and take decisive action. Speaking at Roiko in Malaba Sub County during a burial ceremony, Odera said…
The government has launched a reforestation initiative in Laikipia’s Mukogodo forest even as security agencies prepare to move in to flush out bandits that have for years used it as their hideout. A total of 10,000 trees have been planted…
As Christians enter Holy Week Retired Rev. Bishop Julius Kalu of the ACK Diocese of Mombasa has urged politicians to tone down their rhetoric and embrace humility. Speaking during the marking of Palm Sunday at ACK St. Peter’s Nyali Parish,…
A total of 4,500 youth are set to benefit from a major digital skills training initiative aimed at enhancing employability and income-generation opportunities across key urban centres. The State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative…
An expanded push to reform Kenya’s correctional system is underway following the launch of a new strategic plan by Rodi Kenya, an organization that has spent over three decades working with inmates and former prisoners to rebuild their…
The resettlement of families displaced by the devastating October 2025 mudslides in Chesongoch, Endo Ward, is steadily progressing, offering renewed hope to dozens of affected households. A team from the National Youth Service (NYS) is…
Nandi County Government has signed a partnership with KCB Bank, Kenya, to solarize public institutions in a major push to cut energy costs and promote clean, reliable power in schools and health facilities. The Memorandum of Understanding…
Residents of Kaptabuk in Pokot South County, West Pokot County, are set to benefit from improved access to government services following the official operationalisation of Kaptabuk Division. The new administrative unit, aimed at enhancing…
The Archbishop of the Church of God in East Africa (Kenya), James Obunde, has urged the Ministry of Education to adopt a more participatory approach to results-based education in order to address challenges facing the current…
