Duale Backs Indigenous Foods and Knowledge to Drive Health, Innovation and Local Jobs
Duale Backs Indigenous Foods and Knowledge to Drive Health, Innovation and Local Jobs By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — Kenya is looking to its rich indigenous knowledge and biodiversity to develop safer, healthier products, strengthen local manufacturing and create new economic opportunities, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has said. Duale said traditional…
From Garbage to Green Jobs: Nairobi Pushes New Approach to Waste Management
From Garbage to Green Jobs: Nairobi Pushes New Approach to Waste Management By Staff Reporter. NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — Nairobi is seeking to change the way it handles waste by moving beyond garbage collection and disposal towards a system that turns discarded materials into useful products and jobs. The shift is being driven…
Fake News Alert: No Confirmation of Claims That Tourism CS Rebecca Miano Was Attacked
By Staff Reporter. NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — A claim circulating on social media alleging that Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano was attacked by goons while on her way to work has not been verified and should not be treated as factual. The claim, shared in a social media post attributed to “Son Of…
UGM Party Leader Maraga Releases Delayed Police Reforms Report, Calls for End to Political Influence
UGM Party Leader Maraga Releases Delayed Police Reforms Report, Calls for End to Political Influence By Peace Muthoka. NAIROBI, Kenya, August 31, 2026 — United Green Movement (UGM) Party Leader David Maraga has released the long-awaited Taskforce on Police Reforms report, nearly three years after it was handed to President William Ruto, amid renewed concerns…
Deeq Darajo Engages Eastleigh Youth on Jobs, Tahriib and Democratic Reform
By Staff Reporter Somali media personality, public affairs communicator and political figure Deeq Hassan Mohamed, popularly known as Deeq Darajo, has intensified his engagement with young people in Eastleigh, Nairobi, urging them to pursue economic opportunities, acquire marketable skills and take a more active interest in governance, democracy and the political future of their communities….
Safaricom Chapa Dimba: St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a Crowned New Champions as LYSA Defends Central Regional Title
Safaricom Chapa Dimba: St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a Crowned New Champions as LYSA Defends Central Regional Title By Peace Muthoka. Each team pocketed Ksh. 250,000 alongside individual prizes, including smartphones, and secured a spot in the National Finals. Kirinyaga, 30th Aug, 2026…. St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a and Laikipia Youth Soccer Academy (LYSA) have been crowned champions of the fifth edition of the Safaricom Chapa Dimba Central Region. St. Joseph Starlets beat Barcelona Rising Starlets 5-1 to claim the girls’ title, ending a five season wait for the regional crown and bringing Barcelona’s dominance in the competition to an end. Patience Waithera opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Iffy Moraa doubled St. Joseph’s lead from the penalty spot after Fiona Mmboga was penalised for a foul inside the box, giving the Murang’a side a 2-0 lead at the break. St. Joseph Starlets picked up where they left off after the restart, with Waithera turning on the style to score three more goals and complete a remark able four goal haul. Nevian Anyoso pulled one back for Barcelona Rising Starlets, but the Murang’a side remained in control to seal a commanding 5-1 victory. “First, let me thank God for this win. It wasn’t easy. It has always been our wish to win the regional title and take my team to the nationals, and today we have made it. Last season, we lost to Barcelona 5-0, and today we came for revenge. We had studied our opponents and made sure we kept possession and controlled the game. I am happy with what my girls have done. Now we go back to prepare for the nationals. Our aim is to lift the national trophy,” said Geofrey Kitemi, Head Coach of St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a. In the boys’ category, LYSA, under the stewardship of Farouque Djeffah, defeated MASFO Academy 1-0 to claim their third regional title. LYSA’s decisive goal came from Patrick Ngaira, who calmly converted a penalty in the nineteenth minute after Dokhor Kiir was penalised for a foul inside the box. MASFO pushed for an equaliser but were unable to find a breakthrough. Kelvin Lemein came close when his free kick struck the crossbar, while Samwel Parmuat squandered a one-on-one opportunity with the goalkeeper as LYSA held on to secure victory. “It was really a tough game, not as we had anticipated, but we are happy to defend our title. Most of my players were a bit fatigued, but we remained determined, knowing the importance of this tournament and the opportunity to get to the nationals. Once again, I want to thank Safaricom for this great tournament, giving our young players an opportunity to showcase their talents. I am sure some of my players will be among the All-Star teams that will be going to Sweden for the Gothia Cup next year,” said Farouque Djeffah. Both St. Joseph Starlets Murang’a and LYSA pocketed Ksh. 250,000 each, among other prizes, including smartphones and airtime. The two champions will represent the Central Region at the national finals scheduled for early next year. Runners-up Barcelona Rising Starlets and MASFO each took home Ksh. 150,000 alongside other prizes. The Best Goalkeeper awards went to Gladys Wanjoro of Barcelona Rising Starlets and Stephen Kamau of LYSA, while the Top Scorer awards were claimed by Patience Waithera of St. Joseph Starlets and Samson Epuu of LYSA. The Most Valuable Player (MVP) awards went to Fatuma Binsuda of St. Joseph Starlets and Edison Bwire of LYSA, with each taking home Ksh. 30,000. The MVPs also received fully funded tertiary education scholarships under the Safaricom Citizens of the Future Programme. St. Joseph Starlets and LYSA now join Vihiga Cranes and Lugari Progressive from the Western Region, who have already booked their places in the national finals. Today’s finals were preceded by an exhibition match between Safaricom staff and Kirinyaga journalists, with the Kirinyaga based journalists running out 40 winners and taking home Ksh. 40,000. With the action done and dusted in the Central Region, the Safaricom Chapa Dimba regional finals now head to the Nyanza Region, with Homa Bay County set to host the next leg at Raila Odinga Stadium on Saturday, 12 September, and Sunday, 13 September.
Ministry of Energy Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal LPG Trade
Ministry of Energy Officials Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal LPG Trade By Peace Muthoka The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has stepped up efforts to stamp out illegal activities in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector, warning that illicit refilling and trading of gas cylinders puts consumers at risk. The ministry says the crackdown is aimed…
Kenya Launches 2026–2036 Roadmap for Bioeconomy Development to Drive Investment, Jobs and Innovation
Kenya Launches 2026–2036 Roadmap for Bioeconomy Development to Drive Investment, Jobs and Innovation By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, August 25, 2026 – Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has launched the Kenya National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036, setting the stage for increased investment in biological resources, research, innovation and bio-based…
SGU and Hilton College Establish Medical Education Pathway for South African Students
SGU and Hilton College Establish Medical Education Pathway for South African Students JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, 2026 — St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, has established an academic affiliation with Hilton College, one of South Africa’s leading independent schools, to create new opportunities for students seeking careers in medicine. The partnership…
Kenya Launches 2026–2036 Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Jobs, Investment and Value Addition
Kenya Launches 2026–2036 Bioeconomy Strategy to Drive Jobs, Investment and Value Addition By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has launched its National Bioeconomy Strategy 2026–2036, a 10-year framework aimed at transforming the country’s biological resources into higher-value products, industries and jobs while strengthening research, innovation, investment and sustainable development. The strategy, developed under the…