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Rajasthan Foundation Nairobi Chapter Chairman Dr. Sonveer Singh held high-level discussions with senior officials of the Rajasthan government during his visit to India, focusing on strengthening the Nairobi chapter and advancing social development initiatives. During the meetings, Dr. Singh engaged with senior government officials and representatives of the Rajasthan Foundation to discuss issues affecting the Rajasthani diaspora in Kenya, social development programs, and investment opportunities. He met Rajasthan Foundation Commissioner Dr. Manish Arora and members of the Foundation’s team to explore ways of making the Nairobi chapter more active and effective. The discussions also focused on strengthening ties between the Rajasthani community in Kenya and their home state through cultural, educational, economic, and social cooperation. Dr. Singh also held talks with Additional Chief Secretary Shikhar Agrawal regarding the proposed establishment of a charitable hospital-cum...

Cabinet Secretary for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Wycliffe Oparanya has called for increased private sector investment in Kenya’s small businesses, saying limited access to affordable financing remains the greatest challenge facing the sector. Speaking during the World MSME Day 2026 MSME Sector Breakfast and Training held at the Iconic Plaza Hotel in Nairobi on Friday, Oparanya said this year’s national celebrations are centered on unlocking private sector financing and equipping entrepreneurs for an increasingly artificial intelligence-driven economy. The Cabinet Secretary noted that despite various government interventions aimed at supporting micro, small and medium enterprises, many businesses continue to struggle to access affordable credit, limiting their ability to expand, create jobs and contribute fully to the economy. Oparanya emphasized the need for stronger partnerships between government, financial institutions and private investors t...

Incoming Makueni Woman Representative Hon. Damaris Maweu joined family members, friends, and leaders in Syengoni, Makindu, Makueni County, for the solemn send-off ceremony of the late Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ngei Musyoka. The ceremony brought together mourners from across the county to celebrate the lives, values, and enduring legacy of the departed couple, whose contributions to their family and community were fondly remembered. Speaking during the occasion, Hon. Maweu expressed her heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, assuring them of her prayers, solidarity, and support during the difficult period of mourning. “During this moment of grief, we stand together with the family, offering our deepest sympathies and prayers. As we bid farewell to our departed brothers and sisters, we also celebrate the lives they lived, the values they upheld, and the legacy they leave behind for future generations,” she said. The event was attended by several prominent leader...

The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has issued a strong pastoral letter calling on Kenyans to reject political violence, demand accountability from leaders, and actively participate in shaping the country's future amid what it described as a deep moral, governance, and socio-economic crisis. In a statement titled “Arise, Awake, For Your Time Has Come,” the NCCK Executive Committee said Kenya is facing serious challenges including corruption, abuse of human rights, weak governance, rising cost of living, and early political campaigns ahead of the 2027 General Election.  The church condemned the growing trend of politically sponsored violence and accused some leaders of exploiting unemployed youth by recruiting them as goons to disrupt public activities. The council also expressed concern over what it termed as cooperation between criminal gangs and security agencies, urging law enforcement officers to take action against those funding violence.  ...

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has commended Kenyans for maintaining peace during the June 25 demonstrations, saying the largely calm atmosphere witnessed across the country demonstrated political maturity and respect for constitutional rights. In a statement issued on Thursday, the Cabinet Secretary said the demonstrations proceeded peacefully in many parts of the country, with no widespread cases of looting, vandalism, skirmishes, or injuries being reported. Murkomen noted that families and friends of victims of previous protests, alongside members of the public, held peaceful processions in Nairobi and Mombasa, while most towns across the country continued with normal business activities. He said the day proved that demonstrations conducted in accordance with the Constitution can coexist with peace and security, adding that the country should encourage such a political culture. The Interior CS revealed that security agencies had acted on intelligence repor...

Orange Democratic Movement Deputy Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga and Prof. Makau Mutua have defended the ongoing compensation program for victims of political protests, describing it as a crucial step toward national healing, justice, and democratic reforms. Speaking during the Uwiano Panel for Protest Victim Report Update at the Pawa Centre in Nairobi, Dr. Oburu said Kenya's struggle for justice and democracy predates independence and has been marked by numerous instances of state violence and political repression.  According to Oburu, many Kenyans suffered imprisonment, torture, injuries and death while fighting for democratic freedoms. He also recounted his personal experiences during opposition struggles, including police brutality, tear gas encounters, and injuries sustained during political activities. “We have gone through a long struggle as a country. People died, others were injured, and many suffered while fighting for justice and democracy,” he sai...