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Kevin Kinengo Urges Urgent Drought Relief and Expanded School Feeding Programme

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By Irene Mwende Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo has called on both the national and county governments to take swift action to address the worsening effects of drought and food insecurity affecting vulnerable households and school-going children across the county. Speaking during an exclusive interview Kinengo said the National Government to step up drought response measures by supplying relief food to affected communities and ensuring schools receive adequate food support to sustain learners. “I urge the National Government to support those affected by drought and to distribute food to our schools,” he said, noting that hunger continues to disrupt learning and threaten the well-being of children. At the county level, the Speaker emphasized the urgent need to strengthen the school feeding programme, particularly for Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres. He said many young learners depend on school meals as their primary source of nutrition, espec...
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Kevin Kinengo Distances Himself from ‘Wantam’ and ‘Tutam’ Politics, Says His Ideology Is Service to the People

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By Irene  Mwende  Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo has urged leaders and residents to prioritize service delivery and development over political alignments, emphasizing that the welfare of citizens should take precedence over ideological divisions. Speaker Kinengo stated that he does not subscribe to either the “Wantam” or “Tutam” political camps, stressing that his guiding principle is working for the people. “I am neither in WANTAM or TUTAM political ideologies but on the ideology of working for the people,” Kinengo said. The Speaker emphasized that leaders should shift focus from early political positioning to tangible development outcomes that improve livelihoods. He noted that citizens expect progress in infrastructure, healthcare, education, and economic empowerment rather than political rivalry. “Our focus right now as leaders should be on working for our people; politics will come later,” he added. Kinengo further called on residents to support l...
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Kirinyaga Woman Rep Jane Njeri Maina Reveals Warning from Edwin Sifuna on Integrity in Parliament

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By Irene Mwende  Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina has disclosed a past conversation with Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna in which he cautioned her about the difficult choices legislators face when balancing integrity and personal gain. Speaking during an interview with a local television station in February 2026, Njeri said she does not know Sifuna well and has only interacted with him on a few occasions. However, she recalled one conversation that left a lasting impression on her view of parliamentary service. According to Njeri, Sifuna told her that Parliament presents two stark paths for lawmakers: remaining silent in exchange for personal benefits or standing firm in defense of citizens’ interests at the expense of financial gain. “I don’t know Sifuna very well, and we’ve had very minimal interactions, but one day he told me there are two things in this Parliament. If you’re eating, you shut up and turn a blind eye to everything. But if you defend the pe...
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UK-Funded Forum Connects Capital to Africa’s Green Manufacturing Opportunities at Nairobi Summit

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By Irene   The UK government-funded Manufacturing Africa programme today convened more than 150 stakeholders at the Pan-African Green Business Building (GBB) Forum in Nairobi, bringing together startup founders, investors, and industry partners to unlock green manufacturing investment across the continent. The one-day forum, funded by the UK government, served as a high-level matchmaking platform aimed at catalyzing green industrial growth by connecting capital to scalable, climate-positive businesses. Nairobi was strategically selected as the host city due to its dynamic SME ecosystem, which attracted the largest share of start-up funding in Africa in 2025. Kenya has also cemented its status as a continental renewable energy leader, generating electricity from geothermal, hydro, wind, and solar sources. At the heart of the forum were “Pitch Den” sessions, where green manufacturing startups presented investment-ready opportunities to more than 30 impact investors. ...
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KenGen Powers Kenya’s Global Stage with Strategic Partnerships Ahead of 2026 WRC Safari Rally

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By Irene Mwende   Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has unveiled a sweeping portfolio of strategic partnerships ahead of the WRC Safari Rally 2026, positioning itself at the intersection of renewable energy, elite motorsport, tourism, and youth empowerment. The landmark agreements were formalized during a high-profile signing ceremony at KenGen headquarters in Nairobi, bringing together celebrated rally drivers Azeli Ishmael and Andrew Muiruri alongside premier partners Enashipai Resort & Spa, Radio Africa Group, and Adequate Safaris. Speaking during the ceremony, KenGen Managing Director and CEO Peter Njenga said the 2026 rally partnerships mark a significant expansion of the company’s green energy footprint across the continent and throughout the rally value chain. “Building on the success of last year’s partnerships, our 2026 WRC collaborations span sport, luxury hospitality, adventure tourism, and multimedia amplification,” he said. Njenga a...
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Nairobi Hosts Historic ISSAD 2026 Conference as Dr. Hellen Barsosio Leads Global Push Against Deadly Group B Strep

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By Irene  Nairobi has become the centre of global health attention as scientists, policymakers, and vaccine developers gather for the 2026 International Symposium on Streptococcus agalactiae Disease (ISSAD), marking the first time the premier conference is being held in East Africa. Running from February 23 to 25, the landmark meeting brings together experts from more than 40 countries to accelerate progress toward preventing Group B Streptococcus (GBS), a leading cause of neonatal sepsis, postpartum infections, and infant mortality worldwide. The choice of Nairobi reflects the region’s high disease burden and offers a rare opportunity for frontline healthcare workers, policymakers, and affected communities to engage directly with global experts. According to global estimates presented at the symposium, between 18 and 20 million pregnant women — roughly one in five worldwide — carry GBS annually. The bacterium is responsible for about 400,000 invasive infections in infa...
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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura Highlights Eurobond Success, Drought Response and Security Gains in National Briefing

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 Government Spokesperson Hon Isaac Mwaura on Monday delivered a comprehensive government update at Harambee House Annex, outlining key developments in Kenya’s economic performance, drought mitigation efforts, national security operations, and regional economic diplomacy. Eurobond Success Reinforces Market Confidence Mwaura announced that Kenya had successfully raised USD 2.25 billion through a dual-tranche Eurobond issuance, describing the move as a strategic debt management operation aimed at strengthening fiscal sustainability rather than increasing financial strain. He said the issuance attracted exceptional demand from international investors and was heavily oversubscribed, signaling renewed confidence in Kenya’s economic direction under President William Ruto. According to the spokesperson, improved foreign exchange reserves, reduced default risks, and a narrowing current account deficit have significantly strengthened the country’s financial outlook. The proceeds ...
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