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Maa Leaders Push Agenda in Talks with Oburu Odinga

Maa Leaders Push Agenda in Talks with Oburu Odinga By Peace Muthoka A delegation of Maa leaders has held a strategic meeting with Oburu Odinga, in a move aimed at strengthening regional representation and advancing community priorities. The meeting, led by Hezena Lemaletian, brought together leaders from Kajiado and Narok for a candid discussion on…

Puntland Party Pushes Youth Employment to Top of Development Agenda

By Editorial Team March 22, 2026 – Youth unemployment has emerged as a major concern in Puntland, prompting growing calls for urgent action to create sustainable opportunities for the region’s expanding young population. As discussions on economic growth and recovery intensify, policymakers, business leaders and development stakeholders are increasingly turning their attention to young people…

Youth Drive Push to Transform Africa’s Food Systems

Youth Drive Push to Transform Africa’s Food Systems By Editorial Team Young agripreneurs, policymakers and development partners gathered in Kigali on March 19, 2026, for a youth-led dialogue aimed at reshaping Africa’s food systems into engines of jobs, innovation and economic growth. The conversation, titled “Who Gets to Shape Africa’s Food Future?”, brought together young…

Nairobi Hospital Steady as Leaders Reassure Public

Services Uninterrupted as Management Moves to Restore Trust By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 19,2026 – The Nairobi Hospital has reassured the public that it remains stable and fully operational, even as it works to resolve governance issues that have recently put the facility under scrutiny. Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, March 19, 2026,…

Sakaja Moves to Calm Flood Fears After Westlands Hit by Heavy Rains

Sakaja Moves to Calm Flood Fears After Westlands Hit by Heavy Rains By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 19 — Johnson Sakaja today moved to reassure residents and businesses in Westlands following severe flooding that disrupted activities around the Westgate Mall area. Speaking after touring the flood-affected zone, the governor acknowledged the extent of damage caused…

Maisha Ni Mbaya: Civil Groups Sound Alarm Over Economic Pain and Shrinking Democracy

Representatives of civil society organisations address the media in Lukenya, Athi River, on March 18, 2026, after a joint meeting calling for urgent reforms to address economic hardship and protect democratic space ahead of the 2027 elections. By Peace Muthoka Athi River, March 18 — Civil society groups have warned that Kenya is facing a…

P2P Privacy Boost as Safaricom Masks M-Pesa Transaction Details

Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC, addresses the media on data minimization measures on March 18, 2026. By Peace Muthoka. Customers using M-Pesa will soon enjoy enhanced privacy after Safaricom PLC announced a new person-to-person (P2P) data minimization feature that will limit the personal information shared during transactions. From March 24, users sending money…

Inside the Kenyan Startup Helping Small Businesses Run Smarter

Kenyan entrepreneur Ken Gitonga. By Editorial Team Across Kenya, small businesses keep daily life moving. Yet many still rely on instinct to operate. Records sit in notebooks, stock is tracked mentally, and sales are remembered instead of recorded. As a result, decisions are often made without a clear picture of what is happening. For Kenyan…

TelPosta Pension Scheme Charts New Path to Boost Pensions and Restore Trust

TelPosta Pension Scheme Administrator and Trust Secretary Peter Rotich addresses members during a forum in Nairobi on March 17, 2026, outlining plans to exit property investments and improve pension payouts. By Peace Muthoka Nairobi, March 17, 2026 – The TelPosta Pension Scheme has unveiled a bold transformation plan that promises higher pension payouts, greater transparency,…

Siaya Gets First AI-Powered BPO Hub

By Editorial Team Bondo, Siaya County – March 8, 2026 -Siaya County has marked a major digital milestone after Huawei partnered with the Konza Technopolis Development Authority to launch an AI-powered contact centre at the Siaya Community Digital Hub. The unveiling took place during the Siaya Digital Summit 2026 at Bondo Township Primary School Grounds….

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