Posts

KIPTUM, ROTICH WIN 42KM TITLES AS 30,700 RUNNERS TAKE PART IN STANDARD CHARTERED NAIROBI MARATHON

-
Image
Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s 42km races respectively during the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Nahason Kipsang and Orba Chemurgor won the men’s and women’s 21km half-marathon titles, while Alfred Kimani and Joy Cheptoyek triumphed in the 10km races. Samuel Kuria and Mercyline Ajenjo claimed the men’s and women’s 21km wheelchair race titles. The event attracted 30,700 participants from more than 100 nationalities, including over 400 elite athletes, and was backed by a record KSh273 million in sponsorship. The marathon raised KSh76 million through registration fees, with all proceeds earmarked for community programmes supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation.  The funds will support initiatives promoting education, employability and entrepreneurship, particularly among young people, women and persons with disabilities. This brings the total funds raised since th...
Read more

Eastleigh Building Collapse: Engineers Call for Tougher Construction Rules and Accountability

-
Image
The Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) has called for stricter enforcement of building regulations and thorough investigations into the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi.   Speaking during the press briefing The President Association of Consuting Engineers of Kenya Eng.Gabriel Jabong'o  said the incident highlights the urgent need to strengthen construction safety standards, improve site inspections and ensure developers engage qualified and licensed professionals throughout the construction process.  ACEK also expressed sympathy to affected families, workers, businesses and the Eastleigh community, urging authorities to prioritise rescue operations and the safe recovery of people still unaccounted for. The association commended emergency responders, including the Kenya Red Cross, National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces, Nairobi City County and the National Youth Service, for their efforts ...
Read more

Mwala Mp Vincent Kawaya Welcomes Ruto to Mwala as President Commissions Sh1.7 Billion Water Project

-
Image
Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has welcomed President William Ruto to Mwala Constituency, where the Head of State kicked off his development tour of Ukambani by commissioning the Mwala Cluster Water Project.  Kawaya said the project would address perennial water shortages in Mbiuni, Mwala and Masii wards, providing thousands of households with access to clean and reliable water.  The President also addressed wananchi at Mbiuni Market, where he highlighted his administration’s development agenda and criticised opposition leaders for what he described as a lack of clear plans and alternative proposals for the country. Kawaya expressed gratitude to President Ruto for prioritising development projects in Mwala and the wider Ukambani region, citing the Kivandini–Maseleleni Road upgrade to bitumen standards, the Mwala Cluster Water Project and the Mbiuni Sports Academy.  The MP also praised the government’s reforms in healthcare and higher education, saying the...
Read more

PM Party Announces Nationwide People’s Movement Tour to Mobilise Kenyans Ahead of 2027 Elections

-
Image
The PM Party has announced a nationwide People’s Movement Tour scheduled to run from October 24 to December 12, 2026, in a campaign aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, mobilising supporters and promoting inclusive leadership across the country.  Operating under the slogan “Kenya ya Wote” and the hashtag #MabadilikoNiSasa, the tour will bring together party leaders, aspirants and supporters for church engagements, consultative meetings, office launches and public rallies to discuss the country’s future. The tour will begin in Riruta, Nairobi, on October 24 before moving to Kawangware, Murang’a, Kibra, Njiru, Kayole and Thika in the following weeks.  The party will then extend its mobilisation activities to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya and Kisumu counties before proceeding to Western Kenya, including Kakamega and Vihiga, as well as Nandi, Kericho and Narok counties in December.  In a media invitation, the party called on journal...
Read more

KFC Launches Kentucky Town 254, Blending Kenyan Flavours, Fashion and Entertainment

-
Image
KFC Kenya has launched Kentucky Town 254, a first-of-its-kind experience in East Africa that combines Kenyan-inspired food, locally designed fashion and interactive entertainment. The initiative, launched on October 20, 2026, will run until November 15, bringing a fresh cultural twist to the fast-food brand through a limited-edition menu featuring The Colonel’s Mandazi Burger, Kentucky Choma Burger, Mandazi Pops, Samosa Crunch, Masala Fries, Birthday Cake Krusher and One in a Melon Krusher.  Speaking during the launch, KFC Chief Marketing Officer Dorothy Muthoni said the initiative seeks to reimagine familiar Kenyan flavours through KFC’s signature style while giving customers a unique experience.  She noted that the menu will be available at participating KFC restaurants across the country, with customers required to retain their receipts after purchasing any Kentucky Town menu item to gain access to the pop-up experiences. Beyond food, Kentucky Town 2...
Read more

Nairobi Announces Southern Bypass Closure Ahead of 2026 Standard Chartered Marathon

-
Image
Several roads in Nairobi will be temporarily closed from midnight on Saturday ahead of the 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon scheduled for Sunday, October 25, with approximately 30,000 participants, including 1,000 foreigners, expected to take part.  Nairobi County Traffic Commandant Joseph Chirchir said the Southern Bypass would be temporarily closed as police implement traffic diversions to ensure the safety of runners and minimise disruption to other road users. " Motorists approaching from Mombasa will be diverted at Ole Sereni towards the Central Business District (CBD), while those coming from the Inland Container Depot (ICD) will be directed to Mombasa Road before proceeding towards the city centre. "He said  Drivers arriving from Western Kenya through the Kikuyu Bypass will use James Gichuru Road towards the CBD and Mombasa Road. Motorists from Lang’ata will use Lang’ata Road towards the CBD, while those travelling from Karen will be red...
Read more

ACA Steps Up Nationwide War on Counterfeit Alcohol, Fertiliser and School

-
Image
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has announced intensified nationwide enforcement operations targeting counterfeit and illicit alcohol, tobacco products, agricultural inputs and school learning materials ahead of the festive season and planting period.  In a press statement issued on Thursday, October 22, 2026, ACA Board of Directors Chairperson Nelson Ributhi Gaichuhie said counterfeit goods pose serious risks to public health, farmers’ livelihoods, education and government revenue.  The authority cited recent operations conducted between August 20 and September 3, which resulted in 36 arrests and the seizure of more than 5,555 suspected counterfeit alcohol bottles and approximately 39,580 litres of illicit brew across high-risk areas in Nairobi. In a separate operation in Makindu on September 15, officers seized 8,459 suspected counterfeit alcoholic products valued at approximately KSh2.1 million, while seizures in Eldoret during September involved goods wort...
Read more