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Kenya Flags Off Locally Made Products for 26th EAC MSMEs Trade Fair in Rwanda

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Kenya has flagged off locally manufactured products from 600 micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair scheduled for October 30 to November 8, 2026, at the Gikondo Expo Ground.  The flag-off ceremony, held on October 25 at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, was led by Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang’eni. The fair, themed “Advancing Regional Value Chains in Leather and Horticulture,” is expected to bring together more than 1,200 enterprises from the eight EAC Partner States. Mang’eni said the regional market, comprising approximately 331 million people with a combined Gross Domestic Product of USD 356 billion, presents significant opportunities for Kenyan businesses to access new customers, secure orders and strengthen their participation in regional and global value chains. MSEA Director General Henry Rithaa said the A...
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kenya flags off 1,200 msmes for regional trade fair in rwanda

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Kenya has flagged off more than 1,200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to participate in the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, as the government seeks to expand export markets for locally manufactured products and strengthen regional trade. The exhibition, scheduled for October 30 to November 8, will bring together businesses from across the EAC, with this year's focus on advancing regional value chains in leather and horticulture. Speaking during the flag-off at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang'eni said the trade fair had become a key platform for promoting regional integration through commerce. She noted that Kenya, which hosted the previous edition in Nairobi, is supporting 600 entrepreneurs travelling to Rwanda, while more than 600 others from the diaspora and neighbouring countries will also participate. ...
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KIPTUM, ROTICH WIN 42KM TITLES AS 30,700 RUNNERS TAKE PART IN STANDARD CHARTERED NAIROBI MARATHON

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Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s 42km races respectively during the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Nahason Kipsang and Orba Chemurgor won the men’s and women’s 21km half-marathon titles, while Alfred Kimani and Joy Cheptoyek triumphed in the 10km races. Samuel Kuria and Mercyline Ajenjo claimed the men’s and women’s 21km wheelchair race titles. The event attracted 30,700 participants from more than 100 nationalities, including over 400 elite athletes, and was backed by a record KSh273 million in sponsorship. The marathon raised KSh76 million through registration fees, with all proceeds earmarked for community programmes supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation.  The funds will support initiatives promoting education, employability and entrepreneurship, particularly among young people, women and persons with disabilities. This brings the total funds raised since th...
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Eastleigh Building Collapse: Engineers Call for Tougher Construction Rules and Accountability

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The Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) has called for stricter enforcement of building regulations and thorough investigations into the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi.   Speaking during the press briefing The President Association of Consuting Engineers of Kenya Eng.Gabriel Jabong'o  said the incident highlights the urgent need to strengthen construction safety standards, improve site inspections and ensure developers engage qualified and licensed professionals throughout the construction process.  ACEK also expressed sympathy to affected families, workers, businesses and the Eastleigh community, urging authorities to prioritise rescue operations and the safe recovery of people still unaccounted for. The association commended emergency responders, including the Kenya Red Cross, National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces, Nairobi City County and the National Youth Service, for their efforts ...
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Mwala Mp Vincent Kawaya Welcomes Ruto to Mwala as President Commissions Sh1.7 Billion Water Project

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Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has welcomed President William Ruto to Mwala Constituency, where the Head of State kicked off his development tour of Ukambani by commissioning the Mwala Cluster Water Project.  Kawaya said the project would address perennial water shortages in Mbiuni, Mwala and Masii wards, providing thousands of households with access to clean and reliable water.  The President also addressed wananchi at Mbiuni Market, where he highlighted his administration’s development agenda and criticised opposition leaders for what he described as a lack of clear plans and alternative proposals for the country. Kawaya expressed gratitude to President Ruto for prioritising development projects in Mwala and the wider Ukambani region, citing the Kivandini–Maseleleni Road upgrade to bitumen standards, the Mwala Cluster Water Project and the Mbiuni Sports Academy.  The MP also praised the government’s reforms in healthcare and higher education, saying the...
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PM Party Announces Nationwide People’s Movement Tour to Mobilise Kenyans Ahead of 2027 Elections

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The PM Party has announced a nationwide People’s Movement Tour scheduled to run from October 24 to December 12, 2026, in a campaign aimed at strengthening grassroots engagement, mobilising supporters and promoting inclusive leadership across the country.  Operating under the slogan “Kenya ya Wote” and the hashtag #MabadilikoNiSasa, the tour will bring together party leaders, aspirants and supporters for church engagements, consultative meetings, office launches and public rallies to discuss the country’s future. The tour will begin in Riruta, Nairobi, on October 24 before moving to Kawangware, Murang’a, Kibra, Njiru, Kayole and Thika in the following weeks.  The party will then extend its mobilisation activities to Trans Nzoia, Bungoma, Busia, Homa Bay, Migori, Siaya and Kisumu counties before proceeding to Western Kenya, including Kakamega and Vihiga, as well as Nandi, Kericho and Narok counties in December.  In a media invitation, the party called on journal...
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KFC Launches Kentucky Town 254, Blending Kenyan Flavours, Fashion and Entertainment

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KFC Kenya has launched Kentucky Town 254, a first-of-its-kind experience in East Africa that combines Kenyan-inspired food, locally designed fashion and interactive entertainment. The initiative, launched on October 20, 2026, will run until November 15, bringing a fresh cultural twist to the fast-food brand through a limited-edition menu featuring The Colonel’s Mandazi Burger, Kentucky Choma Burger, Mandazi Pops, Samosa Crunch, Masala Fries, Birthday Cake Krusher and One in a Melon Krusher.  Speaking during the launch, KFC Chief Marketing Officer Dorothy Muthoni said the initiative seeks to reimagine familiar Kenyan flavours through KFC’s signature style while giving customers a unique experience.  She noted that the menu will be available at participating KFC restaurants across the country, with customers required to retain their receipts after purchasing any Kentucky Town menu item to gain access to the pop-up experiences. Beyond food, Kentucky Town 2...
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