Eliud Owalo Launches People’s Prosperity Party, Pledges to Tackle Poverty in 2027 Presidential Bid
Owalo Launches People’s Prosperity Party, Pledges to Tackle Poverty in 2027 Presidential Bid By ATN NAIROBI, July 8, 2026 — Millions of Kenyans struggling with poverty, unemployment and the rising cost of living took centre stage on Wednesday as former Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo launched the People’s Prosperity Party (PPP) and declared his bid for…
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KAM Calls for Reforms to Unlock Kenya’s Steel Production Capacity
KAM Metal and Allied Sector Chairman Bobby Johnson By Editorial Team NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — The Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) has urged the government to lower production costs, eliminate substandard imports and create a predictable business environment to help the country’s steel industry operate at full capacity and compete more effectively in regional…
International Scrutiny Grows Over Detention of South Korean Religious Leader
Chairman Lee Man-hee, 95, was taken into custody on June 24 on political party charges involving no violence drawing sharp condemnation from international religious freedom organizations By ATN SEOUL, South Korea, July 6, 2026 — International concern is growing over the detention and prosecution of 95-year-old Chairman Lee Man-hee, the leader of Shincheonji Church of…
Stakeholders Rally Behind Ethical AI to Transform Kenya’s Agriculture and Healthcare
Stakeholders Rally Behind Ethical AI to Transform Kenya’s Agriculture and Healthcare By Editorial Team NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — Experts from government, civil society, development organisations and the technology sector have called for the responsible development of artificial intelligence (AI) to ensure it delivers practical solutions for farmers, patients and underserved communities rather than becoming…
KSG Marks 100 Years, Calls for Ethical Leadership as 432 Assistant County Commissioners Graduate
KSG Marks 100 Years, Calls for Ethical Leadership as 432 Assistant County Commissioners Gruduate By Peace Muthoka NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — The Kenya School of Government (KSG) marked a century of shaping the country’s public service on Monday by graduating 432 Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) with Diplomas in Public Administration, as senior government officials…
Technology Drives New Era of Logistics as Rolling Cargo Helps African Businesses Stay Competitive
By Editorial Team NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — Technology is transforming the global logistics industry, changing freight forwarding from a business focused on moving cargo into one driven by real-time data, transparency and customer experience. Today, businesses no longer want goods delivered safely alone. They also expect to know where their shipments are, when they…
CS Wandayi Launches Solar Project to Power Virtual Court Hearings at Nairobi Remand
CS Wandayi Launches Solar Project to Power Virtual Court Hearings at Nairobi Remand By Editorial Team NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi on Monday commissioned a solar power project at Nairobi Remand and Allocation Maximum Security Prison, marking a major step towards ensuring uninterrupted virtual court hearings while promoting…
KAMP Rejects KECOBO Allegations, Seeks Review of Licence Suspension
KAMP Rejects KECOBO Allegations, Seeks Review of Licence Suspension By ATN NAIROBI, July 6, 2026 — Kamp Copyright and Related Rights Ltd. (KAMP) has strongly rejected allegations of financial mismanagement by the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO), saying the regulator suspended its operating licence without giving the collective management organisation a fair hearing. In a statement…
UDA Leadership Faults Sections of Media, Calls for Fair Reporting
UDA Faults Sections of Media, Calls for Fair Reporting NAIROBI, July 3, 2026 — United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary General Hassan Omar has launched a sharp criticism of sections of Kenya’s mainstream media, accusing some journalists and media houses of abandoning their watchdog role to pursue political interests. Addressing the press on Friday, Omar said…
Ushiriki Wema Foundation Expands Okoa Malaika Programme to Give Premature Babies a Fighting Chance
Ushiriki Wema Foundation Patron Tessie Musalia (left), officially hands over the Okoa Malaika program state-of-the-art neonatal incubators to Narok First Lady Agnes Ntutu during the Okoa Malaika Program hand of the equipment to the 29th-32nd counties namely Narok, Kajiado, Kericho, and Bomet on Thursday 2nd July 2026 at Narok County Referral Hospital. . By Peace…