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Isiolo North MP aspirant Mwenda Thuranira has outlined his political vision ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on residents to unite and take charge of the constituency's future through visionary leadership and inclusive development. In a passionate message to Isiolo North residents, Thuranira said his experience in entrepreneurship, real estate and global networking had equipped him with valuable knowledge and partnerships that he hopes to bring into public service. He identified youth empowerment, quality education, improved security, better infrastructure, land fairness and access to essential services as some of the key issues he wants addressed, insisting that residents deserve practical solutions rather than empty political promises. Thuranira maintained that his ambition is not simply to occupy the parliamentary seat but to create opportunities and improve the lives of ordinary residents. He emphasised the need for leaders to listen to the people, work w...

Kenya’s ambition to become a regional pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturing hub has received a major boost following a funding commitment from Sweden’s development finance institution, Swedfund, to support preparatory studies for the proposed Biopharma Life Sciences Park at Konza Technopolis.  The project, being developed by Apifa Biotech in partnership with the Technopolis Development Authority under a public-private partnership framework, is expected to strengthen local production of medicines and medical supplies, reduce reliance on imports and position Kenya as a key player in the regional healthcare manufacturing industry. The feasibility study will be undertaken by a consortium comprising global real estate and investment advisory firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) and healthcare research company IQVIA.  Konza Technopolis CEO John Paul Okwiri said the project would position Kenya as an emerging centre for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechn...

 Hon. Martha Karua has called for a new approach to leadership anchored on constitutionalism, integrity, accountability and respect for citizens' sovereignty, saying Kenya must move away from a political culture where elected leaders treat public office as personal entitlement. Speaking on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during the launch of the Inuka! Angaza Kura Campaign at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi, Karua said true independence must be reflected in the everyday dignity of citizens and access to quality public services. In her keynote address titled “Alternative Leadership as a Decolonial Paradigm,” she challenged political leaders to abandon colonial-era governance practices that place citizens under the control of those in authority instead of recognising them as the ultimate holders of power. Karua argued that hospitals, roads and education are public responsibilities funded through taxpayers' money and should never be presented as personal favo...

The ICT Authority, in partnership with Siaya Digital Hub, has unveiled plans for the inaugural Nyanza Digital Summit 2026, bringing together government officials, private sector players, development partners, academia and technology stakeholders to accelerate digital transformation and investment across the Lake Region.  The announcement was made during a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting held in Nairobi on Wednesday, November 11, ahead of the three-day summit scheduled for December 2–4, 2026, at Bondo Technical Training Institute in Siaya County.  Speaking during the meeting, Principal Secretary for ICT and the Digital Economy Eng. John Tanui said Kenya could emulate India's success in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO " The  sector already employs more than 350,000 people through local and international firms operating in the country."he said   He further noted that said the summit would position the Lake Region as a competitive destinati...

Incoming Isiolo North MP aspirant Mwenda Thunanira has officially outlined his political vision ahead of the 2027 General Election, calling on residents to unite behind a development agenda focused on creating opportunities and improving livelihoods.  Thunanira says his experience in entrepreneurship, real estate and global networking has equipped him with valuable skills, partnerships and exposure that he hopes to bring into public service. He believes Isiolo North has enormous potential that can be unlocked through visionary leadership, collaboration and practical solutions to the challenges facing residents. Thunanira has identified youth empowerment, quality education, improved security, better infrastructure, land-related fairness and access to essential services as key priorities in his proposed agenda.  He maintains that leadership should go beyond occupying public office and instead focus on listening to citizens, building partnerships and delivering meanin...

Incoming Kisumu Governor Matthew Owili has reaffirmed his commitment to advancing digital healthcare through technology-driven innovations, following the launch of the MamaCare and Kisumu Mental Wellness applications aimed at improving access to quality healthcare services across the county. Owili said the two homegrown platforms, developed through a partnership with Zone01, will strengthen access to maternal and child health information, promote mental wellness and complement the work of healthcare professionals.  The MamaCare application will empower mothers and caregivers with timely health guidance while improving their connection to healthcare services, as the Kisumu Mental Wellness application will enable individuals to recognise potential mental health concerns, access initial guidance and seek professional support.  The platforms were launched by Governor Prof. Anyang' Nyong'o in an event attended by Health CECM Dr. Gregory Ganda, Kenneth Onyang...