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  The land had been illegally allocated to private individuals despite being designated for public utilities. Read More

  Kiraitu likened Mutuma’s leadership to the biblical Nehemiah, who rebuilt the walls of Jerusalem, and expressed optimism that he would restore Meru’s prosperity. Read More

  Macadamia Association of Kenya (MACNUT) Chairman Jane Maigua, assured farmers of fair pricing and value addition in the sector. Read More

  During a meeting at Sonko’s Mua Farm in Machakos, the leaders expressed confidence that he would champion their interests, facilitate solutions to their challenges, and effectively represent them in discussions with the government. Read More

  The government is rolling out a textile and apparel skills enhancement program across 15 Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to tackle youth unemployment. Dr. Esther Thaara Muoria, Principal Secretary for the State Department for TVET, announced that the initiative aims to equip young people with specialized skills and competencies, reducing wastage rates in vocational training. To achieve this, the department is restructuring TVET curricula into micro-credentials. This new approach will enable trainees to acquire job-ready skills faster, graduate sooner, and either secure employment or launch their own businesses. Speaking at a consultative forum with principals from the
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  Dr. Joyce Kithure, wife of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, has launched the SaVE Communities Project, an initiative aimed at tackling environmental and community challenges through science and technology. The project—short for Science Adding Value to the Environment and the Community—was officially introduced during her keynote speech at the Pi Day STEM Challenge for Future Innovators event at Daystar University. Addressing an audience of educators, government officials, and young innovators, Dr. Kithure underscored the vital role of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in shaping Kenya’s future. She emphasized that Pi Day is more than just a mathematical constant; it represents curiosity, discovery, and the limitless potential of STEM. “Today, we gather not just
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  City Hall Way will be temporarily closed from Monday, March 17, to Thursday, March 20, 2025, to facilitate preparations for the highly anticipated World Rally Championship (WRC) Safari Rally opening ceremony. Acting County Secretary Godfrey Akumali advised motorists to plan their routes in advance and use alternative roads to avoid disruptions. “This closure will take effect from Monday, March 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM and will remain in place until Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM to facilitate the setup and hosting of the WRC Safari Rally Opening Ceremony,” Akumali announced. He assured the public that traffic officers and
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  Police have arrested 38 suspects linked to a wave of violent attacks targeting pedestrians and motorists along Thika Highway, Waiyaki Way, and Jogoo Road. The arrests come as part of an intensified security operation aimed at curbing rising crime on these busy Nairobi roads. Authorities confirmed that the suspects are in custody at various police stations, where they are being processed ahead of their court appearance on Monday. During the crackdown, officers recovered seven motorcycles believed to have been used in the attacks, along with several mobile phones, which are now being held as evidence. The suspects will face multiple
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  Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit of the Anglican Church of Kenya has barred politicians from addressing congregants during church services, reinforcing the church’s commitment to keeping worship spaces free from political influence. Speaking on Sunday at St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Ole Sapit emphasized that while politicians are welcome to attend services, they will not be allowed to speak inside the church. Instead, if they wish to address congregants, they must do so outside after the service. “When the time comes for acknowledging all those who have come, we will do that, but I want to give direction that from today henceforth in
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  Raila Odinga has claimed that Kenya has only held one truly free and fair election since the country embraced multiparty democracy in 2002. Speaking in Machakos County during the funeral of veteran pilot James Nguyo Gitahi on Saturday, March 15, 2025, Raila asserted that he has won multiple elections but was never declared the victor. He accused past elections of being manipulated, insisting that his victories were unfairly taken from him. Despite this, he emphasized that democracy is a gradual process that cannot be rushed. “The only election that was free and fair since the multi-party era is the one
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