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Kenya Launches Landmark Climate Training Curriculum to Help Businesses Harness Weather Data for Smarter Decisions

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Kenya has taken a major step toward strengthening climate resilience and improving business preparedness with the launch of a groundbreaking training curriculum aimed at helping private sector players better understand and use weather and climate information in decision-making. The curriculum, unveiled on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by the Kenya Meteorological Service Authority through its Institute for Meteorological Training and Research (IMTR), seeks to equip businesses and institutions with practical skills to interpret, apply, and disseminate weather and climate forecasts in a rapidly changing environment. IMTR, recognized by the World Meteorological Organization as the Africa Regional Training Centre for English-speaking countries, developed the curriculum jointly with KMSA and with support from Mercy Corps AgriFin Project, Kenya National Qualifications Authority and the Technical and Vocational Training Authority. The initiative is designed to help private sector stakehol...
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Secretary General ODM party Catherine Omanyo Urges Kenyans to Read and Understand Finance Bill Before Judging

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 Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement and Busia Woman Representative, Catherine Omanyo, has called on Kenyans to take time to carefully read and understand the Finance Bill before rushing to make conclusions or judgments about its contents. Speaking on the matter, Omanyo emphasized the importance of informed public debate, noting that many discussions surrounding the Finance Bill are often driven by assumptions, misinformation, or incomplete understanding of the proposed measures. She urged citizens to analyze the document clause by clause in order to appreciate both its potential benefits and areas of concern. According to the legislator, public participation and criticism remain important in a democratic society, but such conversations should be based on facts and a clear understanding of what the bill proposes. She encouraged Kenyans to engage constructively with leaders, experts, and parliamentary discussions to better understand how the proposed meas...
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Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Florence Kilasi Inspires Hope and Faith With Powerful Sunday Message

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Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Florence Kilasi has shared a heartfelt Sunday message of hope, faith, and encouragement, urging Nairobi residents to begin the new week with courage, prayer, and trust in God’s promises. In her uplifting message, Kilasi called on families, young people, and communities to embrace the blessings of a new day while seeking divine guidance and strength. She reminded believers that every Sunday offers an opportunity to reflect, renew faith, and prepare spiritually for the days ahead. Drawing inspiration from the Bible, Kilasi referenced Acts 4:31, emphasizing the importance of courage, boldness, and spiritual strength. She encouraged residents to remain firm in faith, asking God to remove fear, doubt, and uncertainty while filling hearts and homes with peace, wisdom, and renewed hope. “Heavenly Father, this Sunday morning, we come before You with grateful hearts, thanking You for the gift of life, peace, and another new day,” she shared in a...
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MD Kenya railways Philip Mainga Leads Talks With Bamburi Group to Expand Rail Cargo Transport and Regional Connectivity

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Kenya Railways and Bamburi Cement have strengthened their long-standing partnership following high-level talks aimed at improving cargo transport efficiency and expanding regional rail connectivity. The meeting, held between Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Bamburi Group CEO Geoffrey Ndugwa, focused on transport solutions that will enhance movement of raw materials and finished products while supporting industrial growth across the region. Bamburi Group, which has operated for more than seven decades, continues to expand its reliance on rail transport as part of efforts to improve efficiency and reduce road congestion. Currently, the company operates up to 18 full cement trains every month from its Mombasa and Athi River plants through the railway network, translating to approximately 11,000 tonnes of cargo. In addition, the company transports between 75,000 and 90,000 tonnes of clinker monthly from Mombasa using rail, alongside other raw materials and fin...
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Safaricom Pumps KES 114 Million Into Rhino Charge as Conservation Drive Gains Momentum

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Safaricom PLC and the M-PESA Foundation have injected KES 114 million into the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge Challenge, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to environmental conservation and the protection of Kenya’s critical water towers. The funding, announced ahead of the annual off-road competition set for May 30 in Samburu, will support key conservation initiatives led by the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust, including forest protection, electric fencing projects, and ecosystem restoration across the country. Out of the total sponsorship, the M-PESA Foundation has committed KES 94 million toward fencing and protecting the Mount Elgon Forest’s Suam Block, as well as restoring sections of the Mau Forest Complex in Narok, Kericho, and Bomet counties. Additional support will also go toward rehabilitation and protection efforts in the Mount Kenya Forest ecosystem in Tharaka Nithi County. Safaricom PLC has separately committed KES 20 million to facilitat...
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NGEC Demands Urgent Action as Femicide and Violence Against Women Rise in Kenya

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The National Gender and Equality Commission has intensified calls for urgent national action to address the rising cases of femicide and violence against women and children, warning that the situation has become a serious threat to the country’s social stability and constitutional rights. In a statement issued by the Commission, NGEC said findings and recommendations from various national reviews and technical assessments on gender-based violence continue to point to the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, improved systems coordination and enhanced protection for survivors. The Commission noted that despite existing legal and policy frameworks aimed at protecting women and children, violence continues to escalate in different parts of the country, exposing weaknesses in prevention, response and accountability mechanisms. NGEC outlined a series of urgent measures that it says must be implemented immediately to curb the growing crisis. Among the recommendations is the n...
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Kilasi Eyes Nairobi Women Representative Seat With Promise of New Leadership and Development

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A new political force is steadily emerging in Nairobi County as Florence Kilasi positions herself as a determined and ambitious leader seeking to redefine leadership and development in the capital city. With growing support from women, youth and grassroots groups across Nairobi, Kilasi is increasingly being viewed as a fresh voice ready to challenge the status quo and champion the interests of ordinary residents. Florence Kilasi has declared her commitment to bringing transformational leadership to Nairobi through people-centered policies, improved service delivery and empowerment programs targeting women and young people. Her message has resonated strongly among residents who say the county needs leaders who understand the daily struggles facing communities in informal settlements, business centers and estates across the city. Speaking during recent community engagements, Kilasi said Nairobi deserves leaders who prioritize development over politics and focus on solving rea...
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