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By Gedion Nzyoki  - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 30, 2026 — Kenya is set to reinforce its position as East Africa's manufacturing and trade gateway following the launch of Africa 4P Kenya 2027 and Sign & Graphics Africa (SGA) 2027, two international business exhibitions expected to drive industrial growth, attract investment and deepen regional trade across the continent. Scheduled for January 18–20, 2027, at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, the co-located exhibitions will bring together manufacturers, suppliers, investors, buyers and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. The events will provide a unified marketplace for businesses operating in the plastics, printing, packaging, petrochemicals, signage, branding and visual communication sectors. The launch builds on the success of Gulf 4P, an international B2B exhibition developed by MIE Groups for the plastics, packaging, petrochemicals and printing industries. Having established the platform in one of the world's fastest-g...

By Gedion Nzyoki  - NAIROBI, Kenya | June 29, 2026 — Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has welcomed the decision by the Milimani Law Courts to release Ezekiel Kyama  on a personal bond, while sharply criticicing the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) over what he termed as baseless charges against his client. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino poses with Ezekiel Kiyama, popularly known as 'Mr. Speaker Sir,' at the Milimani Law Courts on Monday afternoon. Photo: Babu Owino (Facebook). Speaking outside the court on Monday, Owino praised the judiciary for upholding the constitutional principle of presumption of innocence, saying the ruling demonstrated judicial independence and fairness. "I want to take this opportunity to thank the courts for the wise ruling that has been delivered today concerning 'Mr. Speaker Sir' whose real name is Ezekiel Kyama. He has been released on personal bond terms, meaning that he is free to go home without paying anything,...

By Gedion Nzyoki  - NAIROBI, Kenya | June 27, 2026 — Kenya's football giants, Gor Mahia FC, have strengthened their ever-growing support base following the official launch of the Kahawa Royalties Branch, an initiative aimed at enhancing fan engagement, promoting professionalism, and expanding the club's presence across Nairobi and its surrounding areas. Officials and members of Gor Mahia's Kahawa Royalties Branch pose for a photo during the branch's official launch. Photo | John Torris The branch was officially unveiled on Saturday, with its patron, Duncan Onyango, urging supporters to embrace professionalism, accountability, and increased financial support as part of efforts to transform the record Kenyan champions into a stronger and more sustainable club. Speaking during the launch ceremony held at the iconic Ravishing Radish Hotel, Kasneb Towers, Upper Hill, Nairobi, Onyango praised the branch officials and members for their commitment, describing the occasion as mo...

  By Gedion Nzyoki - SIAYA, Kenya, June 27, 2026 — Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has called on teachers across the country to continue supporting the party, citing its long-standing commitment to protecting educators' rights and advancing policies that strengthen the education sector. A photo collage of ODM Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga with Siaya KUPPET officials during a fundraiser for the construction of the KUPPET Tower at Siaya National Polytechnic on Saturday. Photo: Dr. Oburu Oginga/Facebook Speaking on Saturday during a fundraising event for the construction of the KUPPET Tower at the Siaya National Polytechnic, Oburu praised the resilience and dedication of teachers in shaping Kenya's future, describing education as the country's most powerful driver of social transformation and economic growth. Addressing educators drawn from across Siaya County, the veteran politician said investing in teachers' welfare, dignity, and instituti...

By Gedion Nzyoki - Elgeyo Marakwet, Kenya|27 June,2026 — Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has launched a scathing attack on impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of fuelling divisive politics, sponsoring criminal gangs and inciting violence, which he said had earned him the title of the country's "father of violence." A photo collage of Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen and impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Photo: Screengrab. Speaking during the launch of the Kabiemit Community Empowerment Programme at Kimwogo Grounds in Elgeyo Marakwet County, Murkomen claimed Gachagua feared him because he understood his political tactics. "The reason Gachagua fears me is that I know him, and I know he's the father of violence in our country," Murkomen said. The Cabinet Secretary further accused the former Deputy President of misleading Kenyans through what he de...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 26, 2026 — Cabinet Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya has called for increased private sector investment in Kenya's MSMEs, saying access to affordable financing remains the biggest obstacle to the growth of small businesses despite ongoing government interventions. Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya delivers remarks during the World MSME Day 2026 MSME Sector Breakfast and Training at Iconic Plaza Hotel in Nairobi on Friday. Photo: Ministry of MSMEs Development (Facebook). Speaking during the World MSME Day 2026 MSME Sector Breakfast and Training held at Iconic Plaza Hotel in Nairobi on Friday, Oparanya said this year's national celebrations will focus on unlocking private sector financing while preparing entrepreneurs for an increasingly artificial intelligence-driven economy. Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 26, 2026 — The One Tribe, One Nation Movement has claimed that members of Kenya's Gen Z movement deliberately stayed away from the June 25 anniversary protests, arguing that the demonstrations had been infiltrated by politicians and activists pursuing personal interests. One Tribe, One Nation Movement President Antony Karumba addresses the media during a past press briefing. Photo: Steven Mwalily/Facebook. Speaking during a press briefing at the Iconic Top Rise Hotel on Friday, led by the movement's president, Antony Karumba, the group said the decision not to participate in the demonstrations was reached voluntarily and without coercion. "We agreed without any coercion, without any gaslighting, that this time round, because of the infiltration into our movement by the political class with their own selfish ambitions and other commercial activists, yesterday, it was their day, not our day," Karumba said. Karumba said members of ...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2026 — Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has hailed the largely peaceful conduct of demonstrations held across Kenya on Thursday, saying the country experienced minimal disruptions despite heightened security measures. Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen addresses the media during a press briefing at Harambee House on Thursday, flanked by Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Deputy Inspector General Gilbert Masengeli, and other senior security officials. Photo: Kipchumba Murkomen/Facebook. Speaking during a press briefing on the State of Security in the Country at Harambee House on Thursday evening, Murkomen said the protests, held to mark the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z demonstrations, proceeded without widespread incidents of looting, vandalism, violent clashes, or injuries. "Today is proof that when demonstrations a...

By Gedion Nzyoki-  NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2026 — The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has issued a strongly worded pastoral letter calling on Kenyans to reject political violence, demand accountability from leaders, and support young people advocating for a better future, warning that the country is facing a deep moral, governance, and socio-economic crisis. NCCK Chairperson Rev. Dr. Elias Otieno (second left) and Council General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui (second right) are flanked by other council officials during a press briefing on Thursday afternoon. Photo: NCCK (Facebook). Speaking on Thursday during a press briefing at Jumuia Conference and Country Home in Limuru, the Council's Executive Committee, led by Chairperson Revered Dr. Elias Otieno and General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, said Kenya is grappling with weak governance, corruption, impunity, human rights abuses, politicized institutions, and premature campaigns ahead of the 2027 Genera...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 25, 2026 — Embakasi East Member of Parliament Hon. Babu Owino has vowed to mount a robust legal defense for more than 200 protesters arrested on Thursday during demonstrations marking the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests. Embakasi East MP Babu Owino greets officers at Central Police Station upon arrival to see detained protesters. Photo: Babu Owino/Facebook. Speaking outside Central Police Station in Nairobi after visiting the detainees, the lawyer and legislator described the arrests as unjustified, arguing that the protesters had merely exercised their constitutional rights by demanding better governance, employment opportunities, and a lower cost of living. According to Owino, the detained individuals had gathered to commemorate fellow protesters who lost their lives during the historic anti-government demonstrations of June 2024. "There are over 200 suspects here, and these people are innocent. The only offence the...

  By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 24, 2026 — The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga has defended the government's ongoing compensation programme for victims of protest-related violence, urging Kenyans to support the initiative while calling for peaceful demonstrations ahead of the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z protests. ODM Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga speaks during the Uwiano Panel for Protest Victim Report Update at Pawa Centre in Nairobi on Wednesday afternoon. Photo: Dr. Oburu Oginga/Facebook. Speaking on Wednesday afternoon at Pawaa Centre in Nairobi after receiving a landmark report on protest victims' compensation and human rights violations from the Uwiano Human Rights Violations and Compensation Panel chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua, Oburu said the programme represents a significant step towards recognising the sacrifices made by Kenyans who suffered injuries, lost loved ones, and endured various injustices in the struggle ...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2026 — The Inter-Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) has called for justice, accountability, peaceful commemoration, and genuine national dialogue as the country prepares to mark the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests, which left dozens of young Kenyans dead, injured, abducted, or missing. Speaking during a press briefing on Tuesday afternoon, led by Reverend Father Charles Kilonzo of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Rev. Kepha Nyandega of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK), and other religious leaders, the faith-based umbrella body described the protests and their aftermath as one of the most painful chapters in Kenya's recent history. The council urged the nation not to forget those who lost their lives while exercising their constitutional right to peaceful assembly and freedom of expression. According to the Inter-Religious Council of Kenya, data from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22, 2026 — Kiambu County has emerged as one of the standout exhibitors at the 2026 Africa Public Service Day celebrations, showcasing major investments in water access, renewable energy, early childhood education, and digital service delivery. Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku (left) and Kiambu County Director of Administration David Mugo Kihara during the 2026 Africa Public Service Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. Photo: Courtesy. Speaking during the exhibition at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), David Mugo Kihara, Director of Administration in the Kiambu County Government, said the county was honored to be recognized among the leading exhibitors at the annual event organized by the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes. Kihara attributed the county's success to a series of transformative projects spearheaded by Governor...

By Gedion Nzyoki - NAIROBI, Kenya, June 22, 2026 — The Nairobi River Commission has highlighted significant progress in the restoration of the Nairobi River Basin, describing the Nairobi River Regeneration Programme as one of Kenya’s most ambitious environmental and urban renewal initiatives. Nairobi Rivers Commission Chief Executive Officer Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Maina Muracia giving his remarks during the 2026 Africa Public Service Day celebrations . Photo: Jeff Kizila Speaking during the 2026 Africa Public Service Day celebrations at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi River Commission Chief Executive Officer Brigadier (Rtd) Joseph Maina Muracia said the programme is transforming both the environment and the lives of communities living along Nairobi's rivers. "For decades, Nairobi’s rivers formed an important part of the city’s natural heritage, supporting ecosystems, livelihoods, and communities," Muracia said. "However, rapid urbanizatio...