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UAG leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka (centre) addresses journalists during a joint opposition press briefing in Nairobi, rejecting the Infrastructure Fund Bill and the proposed Safaricom divestiture. Nairobi, March 5, 2026— Opposition leaders have opposed a proposed national infrastructure financing plan and the government’s move to partially divest its stake in Safaricom PLC, warning that the…
Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya (CMD-Kenya) Executive Director Frankline Mukwanja (center) addresses the media during a press briefing in Nairobi on March 3, 2026, outlining final preparations for the 8th People Dialogue Festival focused on elections preparedness. Nairobi, Kenya, March 3 — The Centre for Multiparty Democracy Kenya (CMD-Kenya) has announced final preparations for the…
Iranian Ambassador to Kenya Ali Gholampour addresses the media in Nairobi on regional tensions in the Middle East and Iran–Kenya relations, March 2, 2026. Nairobi, Kenya, March 2 — Iran has assured Kenya that it faces no direct security threat from the ongoing Middle East conflict, with Tehran maintaining that its military posture remains defensive…
UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan addresses the media in Nairobi, Feb. 27, 2026, following the party’s by-election victories. Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 27 — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has declared its clean sweep in four by-elections a decisive endorsement of its development agenda and the leadership of William Ruto. Addressing the media in Nairobi,…
Peterson Wachira (center), KUCO National Chairperson, addressing the media on the ongoing health workers’ strike. Nairobi and Marsabit counties are facing a deepening healthcare crisis as key health worker unions continue prolonged strikes over unmet labor agreements. Public hospitals in both counties have seen critical services grind to a near halt, affecting vaccinations, maternal care,…
Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 26 — Policy fragmentation, limited harmonisation, and infrastructure gaps continue to hinder Africa’s aviation growth, industry experts have said. The challenges have constrained the continent’s ability to fully tap into global aviation markets, despite growing passenger and cargo demand. Speaking at the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) for Africa, an initiative of…
Illustration of young aviation professionals in a conference setting Nairobi, Kenya, Feb 26 — Young aviation professionals have called for deliberate inclusion in policy formulation and industry decision-making, warning that Africa risks delaying implementation of global aviation frameworks if emerging experts are sidelined. Speaking during the Integrated Aviation Transformation Programme (IATP) for Africa, an initiative…
Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs CS Hassan Joho (center), Samburu Governor Jonathan Lati Lelelit (left), and PS for Mining Harry Kimtai during a consultative meeting on mineral development in Samburu County, February 24,2026. Nairobi, February 24, 2026 — The National Government has unveiled a comprehensive roadmap to unlock mineral wealth in Samburu County, with…
