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 Nairobi School Board of Management Infrastructure Committee Chairperson Rose Wanja has expressed gratitude to President William Samoei Ruto for acting on an infrastructure appeal she made during his visit to the school, saying the completed projects have transformed the institution and expanded opportunities for students. Wanja, speaking after the completion of the projects, recalled the moment she stood before the President and had about ten minutes to present the school’s needs. Together with the school’s Principal and BOM Chairperson Madam Murigu, she appealed for the construction of dormitories, classrooms, a multipurpose hall and access roads. Today, Wanja says, the requests have become a reality. The expansion of Nairobi School has created capacity for an additional 1,000 students, while the institution has accommodated its largest Grade 10 intake. The new facilities have also helped decongest the dormitories, with students who were previously housed ...

Kenyan outbound money transfer service Upesi is targeting more than KES1 billion in transactions over four months as it rolls out a zero-fee campaign across eight international payment corridors. The campaign, which began on September 1 and runs until the end of December 2026, covers transfers from Kenya to China, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria. Upesi expects to process about KES276 million per month, with China projected to account for approximately KES150 million monthly, largely driven by payments from Kenyan businesses sourcing goods and services from the Asian market. According to Upesi Head of Treasury John Gitau, the initiative seeks to make international transfers more accessible and affordable for businesses and individuals as cross-border trade and economic links continue to grow. The campaign targets SMEs, importers, students, investors and families making payments abroad, with the company expecting demand t...

Beyond Zero Patron H.E. Margaret Kenyatta has launched a new cohort of the Beyond Zero Nursing Scholarship Programme at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), opening opportunities for 80 young Kenyans to train as Enrolled Community Health Nurses. The beneficiaries, drawn from 23 counties, comprise 48 women and 32 men. Speaking during the launch, Margaret Kenyatta challenged the scholars to appreciate the responsibility that comes with their chosen profession, reminding them that their work could determine the outcome of critical moments in patients’ lives. “One day, a mother may place her newborn child in your hands,” she told the scholars. Since its establishment in 2016, the Beyond Zero Nursing Scholarship Programme has supported 1,454 beneficiaries. The programme has recorded a 96 per cent pass rate in final qualifying examinations, while more than 74 per cent of its graduates have gone on to serve in national and county health facilities. ...

Yatta MP Robert Basil has hailed the completion of a long-awaited road project linking communities in Matuu, Ikombe and Katangi, describing the development as a major milestone in the constituency’s history. Basil said the project, delivered with the support of President William Samoei Ruto, marks the tenth “Ukombozi” milestone achieved since he was elected on August 9, 2022. He said the road goes beyond improving transport, noting that it will open up communities, connect residents and create opportunities for generations to come. “63 years after Kenya attained Internal Self-Rule, I am proud to have written a new chapter in Yatta’s history,” Basil said, expressing gratitude to President Ruto for supporting the project. According to Basil, the road represents the broader meaning of “Ukombozi” — unlocking development and improving connectivity for residents across Yatta.

More than 1,000 runners took to the trails of Karura Forest on Sunday for the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race, one of the warm-up events ahead of the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, scheduled for October 25 at Uhuru Gardens. The event featured 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races, bringing together runners, families and the wider community for a day that combined sport, fitness and environmental conservation. The races were followed by a family-friendly celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party at Amani Gardens. The Friends of Karura Anniversary Race is part of a series of warm-up events supported by Standard Chartered, giving runners an opportunity to prepare for this year's Nairobi Marathon. The main marathon is expected to attract more than 30,000 participants from 102 nationalities, including more than 400 elite athletes. «“The warm-up races are an important part of the journey towards the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, giving runners ...

Nairobi gubernatorial aspirant Patrick Musili Mbangula has identified leadership, inadequate sewerage systems and poor drainage as key challenges affecting residents across the capital. Mbangula said Nairobi has the potential to function better if its leadership prioritises basic services, proper planning and accountability. Mbangula said that if elected governor, his administration would prioritise upgrading sewerage and drainage infrastructure while pursuing practical solutions to flooding and blocked drainage systems.  “The problem facing Nairobi is bad leadership, sewage and drainage. When I take over, I will finish these problems,” His public profile as a former Nairobi MCA and current Kenya Water Institute Governing Council chairperson is documented by Parliament and KEWI.