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Constitutional bodies are set to come under scrutiny over their preparedness to oversee a credible and peaceful 2027 General Election as religious leaders and other stakeholders meet in Nairobi. The Kenya Religious Leaders Forum, bringing together the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops, Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims and National Council of…

Prof John Okumu has unveiled an ambitious transformation agenda aimed at positioning Kenyatta University as a leading, financially sustainable and globally competitive institution. Speaking during his installation as the university’s seventh Vice Chancellor at the Campus Graduation Square on Friday, Prof Okumu said his administration would prioritise academic excellence, research and innovation, digital transformation, infrastructure…

Environmental groups are calling on the Kenyan government to seal smuggling loopholes that allow illegal single-use plastics to flood local markets. The demand was made in Nairobi during the handover of policy recommendations to key decision-makers to mark the anniversary of Kenya’s landmark plastic bag ban. The recommendations outline measures to strengthen enforcement of existing…

Civil society organisations have called for renewed efforts to defend Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, warning that constitutionalism, democratic institutions and civic space remain under threat ahead of the 2027 General Election. The call was made on Thursday during a Katiba Day forum convened by several civil society organisations, including TISA Kenya, ACT!, Uraia Trust, Katiba Institute…

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming modern healthcare, combining technologies that improve diagnosis, treatment, research, and healthcare operations. From detecting diseases in medical scans to streamlining hospital workflows, AI is increasingly helping clinicians make faster and more data-driven decisions. While once viewed as a futuristic concept, many AI-powered tools are already becoming part of everyday medical…

The government has said it is prepared to respond to the anticipated El Niño weather phenomenon, which is expected to peak between November 2026 and January 2027 and bring heavy rains and other extreme weather conditions to parts of Kenya. Speaking in Nairobi on Monday, Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura said a multi-agency preparedness plan…

Health workers across Kenya have begun a nationwide strike after talks over the absorption of 7,450 Universal Health Coverage (UHC) staff into permanent and pensionable employment collapsed. The strike, which started at midnight on Monday, was announced by the Health Union Caucus, a coalition of seven health sector unions, which accused county governments of failing…

Fifteen emerging designers from six African countries have been named finalists in the Real Leather. Stay Different. (RLSD) Africa Talent Leather Design Showcase 2026, earning a place in one of the continent’s leading competitions for sustainable leather design. The finalists were selected from hundreds of entries submitted from more than 10 African countries, with judges…