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Rose Wanja’s children have sparked a light-hearted business story after selling out their mother’s stock of Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea ,Ellen Tea  and coffee to raise money for platinum tickets to the highly anticipated Bayern Munich versus Ajax football match scheduled for January 5, 2027, at Raila Odinga Stadium. The match, expected to attract football fans from across the country and beyond with  President William Ruto’s planned officially  launch of the stadium, making it one of the most anticipated sporting occasions in Kenya. Sharing the amusing experience on Facebook, Rose Wanja disclosed that her children took advantage of her absence to sell her Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea  , Ellen Tea and coffee stock so they could secure their tickets. "As a family we have our VIP tickets already, the kids sold my stock of Cuppa lemon ice Tea and Ellen Tea while am away bought the tickets," she wrote. The unexpected sell-out has put Cuppa Lemon Ice Tea ,Ellen Tea and coffee i...

Principal Secretary for the State Department for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Susan Mang’eni, has called on young entrepreneurs, women and persons with disabilities to take advantage of the newly launched NYOTA AGPO Digital Training Programme to access government procurement opportunities worth billions of shillings.  Speaking during the rollout on November 4, 2026, Mang’eni said the programme is designed to equip beneficiaries with the skills, knowledge and business linkages needed to compete for government tenders.  She noted that the government has reserved at least 30 per cent of its annual procurement budget for enterprises owned by youth, women and persons with disabilities. With the national budget estimated at KSh4.8 trillion. "The available procurement opportunities are projected at not less than KSh1 trillion, translating to at least KSh300 billion under the AGPO arrangement."Ps said   However, she observed that uptake remain...

Augustus Kyalo Muli has been congratulated on being called to lead the Anzauni Clan, marking a new chapter focused on leadership, unity and service to the community.  His appointment has been welcomed as an opportunity to strengthen bonds among clan members, promote collective responsibility and uphold the values that unite the Anzauni people. The message of congratulations emphasised the importance of wisdom, unity and dedicated service in guiding the clan towards a stronger future. The message also highlighted the importance of preserving Anzauni’s rich cultural heritage, including its traditions, language, music, dance and way of life.  The community was encouraged to celebrate its identity and take deliberate steps to pass its cultural values to future generations.  The remarks underscored that culture remains a source of pride, belonging and continuity, urging clan members to embrace their heritage while supporting leadership that promotes unity and safeg...

The Echo Network Africa Foundation (ENAF), Democracy Trust Fund (DTF), alongside women peace actors and women leaders across Kenya, have called for transparent electoral reforms and an immediate end to political violence targeting women ahead of the 2027 General Elections.  In a joint statement, the coalition raised concerns over the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, currently before the Senate, warning that proposed changes touching on political party primaries, electoral dispute resolution, public access to voter registers and livestreaming of election results must strengthen democratic accountability and ensure fair political competition. They called for transparent party nominations, clear mechanisms for resolving disputes between the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal, as well as accessible voter registration processes. The coalition also condemned rising cases of intimidation, gender-based har...

The State Department for Forestry has officially launched the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP), a five-year, US$200 million initiative aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, improving water security and strengthening the livelihoods of communities across 12 counties. Funded by the World Bank and implemented under the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, the project targets the rehabilitation of 200,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems and is expected to directly and indirectly benefit approximately 750,000 people. KEWASIP will focus on five priority landscapes: Marsabit, Marmanet, Nyambene Hills, Chyulu Hills and Shimba Hills, covering Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, Samburu, Baringo, Makueni, Kitui, Garissa, Tana River and Kwale counties. The initiative seeks to strengthen community participation in environmental conservation while creating opportunities for sustainable income generation, agricultural productivity and...

The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry has officially launched the Kenya Watershed Services Improvement Project (KEWASIP), a five-year US$200 million initiative aimed at restoring degraded landscapes, improving water security and strengthening climate resilience across the country.  Implemented through the State Department for Forestry with financing from the World Bank, the project will target five priority landscapes covering 12 counties, bringing together national and county governments, communities and development partners in a major environmental conservation drive. KEWASIP targets the rehabilitation of 200,000 hectares of degraded ecosystems and aims to directly and indirectly benefit approximately 750,000 people over its implementation period. The 12 beneficiary counties are Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Laikipia, Samburu, Baringo, Makueni, Kitui, Garissa, Tana River and Kwale, covering the Marsabit, Marmanet, Nyambene Hills, Chyulu Hil...