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Kenya’s floriculture industry has reaffirmed its position as one of the country’s most resilient and globally competitive export sectors, even as it called on government to urgently strengthen the business environment to protect jobs, unlock growth and sustain Kenya’s leadership in the global flower market. In a statement issued in Nairobi, the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) noted that the floriculture sector remains a flagship contributor to the Bottom-Up Economic Agenda (BETA), accounting for approximately 1.6 per cent of national GDP and 18 per cent of total export earnings. In 2024 alone, the industry generated KES 108 billion (USD 835 million) in export revenues, despite the pressures of global inflation, rising input costs and high air freight charges. The sector directly employs about 200,000 workers and supports more than two million livelihoods across production regions, particularly benefiting women and youth. Beyond foreign exchange earnings, floriculture continues t...

Kitui South took a major step toward transforming youth education and skills development as MP Rachel Kaki welcomed management from the Kenya Railways Corporation, led by Managing Director Mr. Philip J. Mainga, EBS, alongside a delegation from the Railway Training Institute (RTI), during the commissioning of the RTI Kitui Campus. Speaking at the event, MP Rachel Kaki reaffirmed her commitment to empowering youth through skills training and access to quality education. She made a bold and transformative pledge that the first 50 students admitted to the Kitui Campus will have their tuition fees fully covered through the Kitui South NG-CDF bursary programme, ensuring financial constraints do not prevent deserving students from accessing education. Mr. Philip Mainga praised MP Kaki for her visionary leadership and acknowledged the impressive infrastructure already established to host the institution. He highlighted that the facilities meet required standards and sho...

Wanja Nyarari finally met Bright Atieno — a woman whose heart beats for her community and whose daily work quietly saves lives. True to his word, Wanja honored a promise he had made: to introduce Bright to the CEO of A.G. Kenyatta National Hospital, Dr. Richard Lesiyampe. That promise, kept in time, became more than an introduction — it became an intervention. Bright had been supporting a pregnant woman suffering from complications caused by a cyst. During a follow-up visit, Wanja noticed something alarming: the newborn’s eyes were yellow — a possible sign of jaundice. Without hesitation, action was taken. The baby was admitted immediately and is now receiving specialized care, while the mother was scheduled for surgery later that evening. Swift observation, collective responsibility, and decisive action made all the difference. "May God continually protect Bright’s health, as she so selflessly protects the lives of others." Said Nyarari  This moment stands as a r...

Kenya has been urged to urgently strengthen human rights protections ahead of the 2027 General Election to prevent electoral violence and democratic regression witnessed in several African countries. This call was made during the National Symposium on Human Rights and the Ballot in Africa: Challenges and Opportunities, held on December 16, 2025, at the Ole Sereni Hotel in Nairobi. The forum was convened under the theme “Securing Human Rights Before the Ballot: Lessons for Kenya 2027.” The symposium brought together human rights defenders, election experts, civil society actors and legal practitioners to examine pre-election human rights trends in Tanzania, Uganda and Cameroon, and to draw lessons to strengthen Kenya’s electoral preparedness.  Speaking during the symposium Director  Chapter IV Institute Njeri Kabeberi warned that shrinking civic space, political repression and weakened electoral institutions across Africa posed serious risks to Kenya’s democratic st...

In a crucial pre-election dialogue, human rights defenders, electoral experts, and civil society leaders convened to discuss the future of democratic governance in Kenya ahead of the 2027 elections. Held under the theme “Securing Human Rights Before the Ballot: Lessons for Kenya 2027,” the symposium focused on identifying the key drivers of a free and fair election, with experts drawing lessons from Tanzania, Uganda, and Cameroon to inform the Kenyan context. Cyprian Nyamwamu, a prominent human rights advocate, delivered a powerful speech underscoring the pressing need to address the shrinking civic space and rising political repression across the African continent. According to Nyamwamu, the pre-election environment in many African countries—including Kenya—is increasingly marked by the suppression of opposition figures, restrictions on media freedoms, politically motivated arrests, and a growing trend of digital repression. "Before we even get to the ballot box, we m...

By Irene  The Water Resources Authority (WRA) has issued a strong warning to the public following a marked increase in non-compliance with the Water Act 2016 and the Water Resources Regulations 2025. In a press release issued on Wednesday, the Authority expressed concern over growing incidents of illegal water abstraction and failure by users to obtain or adhere to water use permits. According to WRA, the violations undermine efforts to manage and protect Kenya’s water resources, which are regulated under Section 12 of the Water Act. The Authority emphasized that equitable water allocation relies on transparent, science-based decision-making and an effective permitting system. Of particular concern to the Authority are recent cases of political interference, with some leaders allegedly encouraging individuals and groups to defy regulatory requirements. WRA dismissed claims that its officers were vandalizing water equipment, calling such allegations unfounded. The Author...