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The Government of Kenya has moved to clarify recent public discourse and media reports surrounding directives on foreign workers, small-scale retail and informal trade, stressing that the measures are intended to regulate economic activity while protecting local livelihoods and upholding the rule of law. Following directives issued by President William Samoei Ruto on September 2, 2026, the Government says the measures are aimed at strengthening local participation in small-scale trade and safeguarding vulnerable sectors of the domestic economy. The Government has emphasized that the directives should not be interpreted as a blanket ban or hostile action against foreign nationals, particularly citizens of East African Community member states. Recognizing that some East African nationals, including Burundian citizens, may be residing and working in Kenya without complete documentation, the Government says it will establish a formal documentation and registration window. Undoc...

 Mwala MP Vincent Musyoka Kawaya has launched the drilling of a community borehole at Yathui Chief’s Camp in Wamunyu Ward, describing the project as a major step towards addressing years of neglect and marginalisation in the area. Kawaya said the project would help tackle the longstanding challenge of unreliable access to clean and safe water, which has affected the health, sanitation and economic wellbeing of residents. According to the MP, Yathui has for years been left behind in development, denying residents access to basic services that are critical to improving their quality of life He said the borehole project marks a deliberate effort to correct the historical neglect and ensure residents benefit from development programmes. The MP noted that reliable access to water would not only improve household health and sanitation but also create opportunities for economic activities and enhance the overall wellbeing of the community. “Today, we take a decisiv...

 Victoria Mwaura, CEO and Co-Founder of ProVision Sight Africa, has emerged as the winner of the Pitch Arena at the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026, taking home a cash prize of Sh500,000. Mwaura was recognised for developing innovative smart glasses designed to support visually impaired people with real-time audio navigation. Her solution seeks to make assistive technology more accessible by providing an affordable alternative to existing global technologies, while addressing the unique needs and realities of African users. ProVision Sight Africa has already attracted significant interest, with the innovation recording more than 100 pre-orders and receiving recognition from the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB). Her victory highlights the growing role of African innovators in developing locally relevant solutions to challenges affecting communities across the continent. The Pitch Arena brought together promising founders and innova...

The Women in STEM Africa Summit is providing a powerful platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, educators and industry leaders to shape conversations around Africa’s technology and innovation future. A key highlight of the summit is the Pitch Arena, held in partnership with KCB, where bold innovators and entrepreneurs are pitching their ideas, showcasing solutions and connecting with opportunities that could help transform their innovations into real-world impact. The initiative is giving emerging changemakers an opportunity to be seen and heard while creating a bridge between innovative ideas, mentorship, funding and wider market opportunities. The summit is also featuring high-level panel discussions bringing together leaders, experts, educators and innovators to examine the opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s STEM ecosystem. Discussions are focusing on critical areas including education, innovation, leadership, access and opportunity, with participa...

Six African innovators will take to the stage at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi today as the Women in STEM Africa Summit 2026 puts a spotlight on women-led innovation, technology and entrepreneurship. The highly anticipated Pitch Arena will bring together shortlisted founders presenting solutions across Artificial Intelligence (AI), creative technology, agritech, transport and education technology, with the overall winner set to receive KSh500,000 to invest in their business. The competition will be held in two phases, with the preliminary round taking place in the morning and the final round closing the day. Three finalists will proceed to the afternoon final after facing a five-member judging panel. The judges include Dr Fiona Asonga, CEO of TESPOK; Kevin Korir, Head of East Africa at Vula.vc; Enos Weswa, Country Director of UK-Kenya Tech Hub; Amb. Franck Adjagba; and Eunice Pohlmann. The shortlisted founders include Eliud Luutsa of Innobid in the AI c...

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) have called for collective action, citizen participation and dialogue to safeguard democratic, credible and peaceful elections in 2027. Speaking during the National Stakeholders Convention at Ufungamano House in Nairobi, NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui said democratic space can gradually be eroded through a series of compromises, urging Kenyans to remain actively engaged in protecting the country’s democratic gains. Rev. Kinyanjui said participation was key to securing peace, calling on citizens to show up, ask difficult questions and stand up for the country as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. The two-day convention brings together  stakeholders in the democratic and electoral space to assess Kenya’s preparedness for the 2027 polls, identify risks that could undermine democratic and peaceful elections and develop mit...