Talanta Stadium –to be renamed Raila Odinga Sports Complex – is 80 per cent and will be ready AFCON 2027

Talanta Stadium –to be renamed Raila Odinga Sports Complex – is 80 per cent and will be ready AFCON 2027

The supervisory committee also conducted a site inspection to assess milestones achieved and pending tasks. Infrastructure Secretary Washington Okumu assured that internet connectivity and digital systems will meet international standards.

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State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

State explains why disposal of strategic corporations is necessary to free up funds for reinvestment

The government’s plan to offload 15 per cent of its stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom for approximately Ksh204.3 billion ($1.583 billion) is in progress, but it has faced opposition from among others Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro, who claims the shares have been grossly undervalued.

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State convenes inter-county talks to defuse looming drought-driven conflicts in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands

State convenes inter-county talks to defuse looming drought-driven conflicts in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands

Elders from Isiolo urged migrant herders to respect local grazing guidelines that had earlier been agreed by all herders from Isiolo, Garissa and Wajir counties.

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Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

Mombasa, Kilifi to host ‘Our Oceans Conference’ that will drive world maritime policy

As Kenya prepares to welcome the world to its coast, OOC11 is being positioned as a delivery focused summit, designed to move the global ocean agenda from dialogue to action. Its legacy will be measured not only by ambitious commitments, but by sustained implementation, transparent reporting, and long-term impact.

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No respite for Mackenzie faces fresh trouble as state now enjoins him in Kwa Binzaro cult case

No respite for Mackenzie faces fresh trouble as state now enjoins him in Kwa Binzaro cult case

Defence lawyer Lawrence Obonyo opposed the application arguing that the suspects have been in custody for too long and urged the court to order them to take plea.

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Kenya’s High Grand Falls Hydropower 700-megawatt project gets nod, construction set to start

Kenya’s High Grand Falls Hydropower 700-megawatt project gets nod, construction set to start

KenGen Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Peter Njenga described the High Grand Falls project as a strategic national investment and expressed appreciation to the government for entrusting the company with its implementation.

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A step in the mind: For Sudanese refugee women in Uganda, a cup of coffee and a space to speak

For dozens of women carrying unprocessed trauma, I saw how these sessions became a lifeline. And after meeting the organisers and witnessing their work, I also realised that the healing goes both ways: The space nurtures the women who come to speak, but also those who facilitate the sessions.

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Irrigation: Residents question Machakos County’s plan to replace vital water source for agriculture with commuter bus-park

Irrigation: Residents question Machakos County’s plan to replace vital water source for agriculture with commuter bus-park

Speaking to the media in Tala town, 70-year-old resident, Dr Charles Kyalo, recalled that Silanga Dam was constructed between 1945 and 1950 under the leadership of Chief Uku wa Mukima. He said the dam was built through communal effort with men and women mobilised to clear the riverbed and lay a foundation that has sustained generations.

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Relief for patients in Nakuru County after installation of advanced haematology machine at Nakuru Referral Hospital

Relief for patients in Nakuru County after installation of advanced haematology machine at Nakuru Referral Hospital

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Health Roselyn Mungai visited the laboratory to review the installation progress. She urged suppliers to fast-track the remaining work to ensure timely commissioning and utilization of the equipment.

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Kenya prepares strategy to counter terrorism and extremism as tensions soar in neighbouring Somalia

Kenya prepares strategy to counter terrorism and extremism as tensions soar in neighbouring Somalia

The government reiterated its commitment to inclusive, whole-of-society approaches that combine security operations with community engagement, strategic communication and international cooperation to counter terrorism and violent extremism.

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