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By Michael Nyamai -  Nairobi, Kenya, July 24, 2026 — Mwingi West MP Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna has refuted claims that he has betrayed the opposition by working closely with President William Ruto. Hon. Charles Ngusya Nguna during a meet-the-people tour and women empowerment exercise at Kiio Market in Kiomo/Kyethani Ward. Photo: Courtesy. Nguna says he has never left the Wiper Patriotic Front, but is working with the current government to ensure his constituents benefit from development projects. He highlighted the expected completion of the KSh3.8 billion Kwa Siku–Mbondoni Road by the end of the year, as well as the ongoing construction of markets, expansion of electricity connectivity, establishment of sports academies and improved access to water. “I didn't betray the opposition, and betrayal cannot be defined by going to work for my people. I am ready to be called a betrayer, but residents must get good roads and development projects in return,” Nguna said. Nguna pleaded with ot...

By Michael Nyamai - Nairobi, Kenya, July 17, 2026  – The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has praised the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for conducting what it described as a free, fair and credible Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, despite the party's candidate losing to DCP's Sammy Kamau. UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar addresses the media after the Ol Kalou by-election, praising the IEBC for a credible poll and reaffirming the government's commitment to equitable governance. Speaking after the poll, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar commended the electoral commission for safeguarding the integrity of the vote. "The IEBC did a stellar job. You held us all to account and allowed the popular will of the people to prevail," Omar said. He said the Kenya Kwanza administration would continue serving all Kenyans equally regardless of the election outcome, insisting the government remains committed to fairness, justice and inclusivity. "...

By Michael Nyamai  NAIROBI, Kenya, July 14, 2026 — Embakasi South parliamentary aspirant for the 2027 General Election and Executive Director of the Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), Jared Oundo, has called for an immediate end to goonism, urging young people to champion peace and issue-based politics. Jared Oundo (right), Embakasi South 2027 parliamentary aspirant and Executive Director of the Jubilant Stewards of Africa (JSA), with ODM Acting Secretary-General Hon. Catherine Omanyo during a high-level consultative meeting at the party headquarters in Nairobi. Speaking after a high-level consultative meeting with the ODM leadership at the party headquarters in Nairobi, Oundo said Kenya's political future depends on peaceful engagement and meaningful youth participation. "One of the things am requesting the young people is that we avoid this character we are developing to harass the aspirants" said Oundo. The meeting focused on governance, youth empowerment, economic tra...

By Michael Nyamai  NAIROBI, Kenya, July 13, 2026 — A coalition of grassroots women leaders in Nairobi has condemned the rising intimidation, harassment and attacks against civil society organizations, warning that the trend threatens accountability, democracy and community development. Grassroots women leaders stand in solidarity with civil society organizations, calling for an end to harassment and the protection of constitutional freedoms. In a press statement, the women said civil society organizations play a vital role in helping ordinary Kenyans demand accountability over stalled projects, poor public services and the use of public resources. "When these organizations are threatened for asking such questions, it is not only their voices that are under attack; it is ours too," the statement said. The women noted that corruption and lack of accountability continue to affect families through poor healthcare, neglected markets, failed development projects and the rising cos...

By Michael Nyamai - Nairobi, Kenya, July 10, 2026 - The Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) has dismissed claims that the government plans to use SACCO members' savings to finance long-term infrastructure projects, terming the reports false and misleading. From right: Cooperative Alliance of Kenya (CAK) CEO Daniel Marube, KUSCCO Group CEO Arnold Munene, and Jacob of Paresha SACCO during a press briefing in Nairobi on Friday. Photo: Courtesy. Speaking during a press briefing, CAK Chief Executive Officer Daniel Marube said the allegations circulating on social and mainstream media had caused unnecessary anxiety among cooperative members but have no basis in the SACCO Societies Amendment Bill currently before Parliament. "There is nothing in the Bill showing that the government intends to take money from the cooperative movement for infrastructure funding. These claims are false, misleading and have no basis in law," Marube said. Marube said the cooperative movement actively...

By Michael Nyamai -  NAIROBI, Kenya, July 9, 2026 – The Kenyan government has launched the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Strategy, a 10-year roadmap aimed at helping businesses, farmers, manufacturers, and exporters maximize opportunities in the European market while driving economic growth, investment, and job creation. Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam (right) and European Union Ambassador to Kenya Henriette Geiger (left) during the launch of the Kenya-European Union (EU) Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) Implementation Strategy in Nairobi on July 9, 2026. Photo: Courtesy. The strategy is designed to enable Kenyan enterprises to fully utilize duty-free, quota-free access to the 27-member European Union market, enhancing the country's competitiveness and expanding export opportunities. Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Trade Regina Ombam said the implementation strategy aligns with Kenya's...

By Michael Nyamai - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 8,2026 – Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo has officially launched the People's Prosperity Party (PPP) and declared he will contest the presidency in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for an early political showdown with President William Ruto, who is widely expected to seek a second term. Former ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo addresses delegates during the official launch of the People's Prosperity Party (PPP) and the unveiling of the party's headquarters, Ustawi House, where he declared his 2027 presidential bid. Photo: Courtesy. Speaking during the launch, Owalo unveiled the party's headquarters, Ustawi House, and introduced its slogan, "Ustawi Kwa Wote" (Prosperity for All Kenyans), saying the new outfit is committed to delivering economic transformation and shared prosperity. "It will not be business as usual; it will be business unusual. I shall offer focused and transformative leadership...

By Michael Nyamai. NAIROBI, Kenya | July 7, 2026 -  Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) has called for increased private sector investment in climate adaptation, saying Africa's resilience to climate change will depend on innovative financing, strong partnerships, and sustained support for climate-smart enterprises. Third from right: Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) CEO Victor Ndiege during the Adaptation Investment Summit for Africa (AISA) 2026, held in Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: CARE Kenya/Facebook. Speaking during an interview at the Africa Adaptation Investment Summit 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya Climate Ventures Chief Executive Officer Victor Ndiege said the organization is accelerating climate adaptation by investing in businesses that provide practical and scalable solutions to climate challenges. Ndiege said KCV is supporting innovative enterprises in climate-smart agriculture, renewable energy, water management, waste recycling, and green technologies. He noted that these investments not only ...

By Michael Nyamai - NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3, 2026 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the government's national roads programme is back on track after clearing Sh177 billion in pending bills owed to contractors for road projects that stalled during the 2020–2021 period. Kindiki said the government has paid a total of Sh270 billion to road contractors over the past year, enabling the construction of approximately 8,000 kilometres of bitumen roads across all 47 counties. He also confirmed that the Sh155 billion Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) Modernisation Project officially commenced this week. The Deputy President made the remarks after receiving a status update on ongoing road projects nationwide and reviewing the scope of works and expected milestones for the JKIA modernisation project.

 By Michael Nyamai - ‎NAIROBI, Kenya, July 2, 2026 — The Nairobi Hospital has strengthened its footprint beyond healthcare facilities after securing a landmark partnership with the Nairobi Polo Club that will see it provide official medical support throughout the 2026/2027 polo season. From Left-DNS, Dr. Margaret Muiyoro,Sharon, Mr Samson Kinyanjui, Vice Chair The Board of Management, The Nairobi Hospital, Nairobi Polo Club Chairman, Mr. Simon Muchene, Mr Felix Osano, CEO, The Nairobi Hospital, Dr Agnes Gichuki, MAC Chair, Nicodemus Odongo,Director, Strategy & Innovation,The Nairobi Hospital, Mr Gilbert Nyamwey, Company Secretary, The Nairobi Hospital ‎The partnership, unveiled on Thursday, positions The Nairobi Hospital as the Official Healthcare Partner of the Nairobi Polo Club, with a mandate to safeguard players, officials and spectators through world-class emergency medical services while championing preventive healthcare. ‎Under the agreement, the hospital will deploy am...