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AERA Westlands Launches 19-Floor Residential Development as Nairobi Buyers Demand More Space and Value

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Nairobi’s residential property market is entering a more selective phase, with buyers increasingly prioritising space, location, value and long-term utility. Against this backdrop, AERA Westlands has launched a 19-floor residential development comprising 360 suites, targeting professionals, families, investors, diaspora buyers and corporate clients. Located at the intersection of Westlands Avenue and David Osieli Road, AERA offers one-bedroom suites ranging from approximately 75 to 95 square metres, a 151-square-metre two-bedroom suite and three-bedroom options of about 200 square metres. The development is also introducing four one-bedroom configurations across its Executive and Grand categories, giving buyers greater flexibility in choosing their preferred home. The launch comes amid continued growth in Kenya’s property market. KNBS reported a 4.8 percent year-on-year increase in residential property prices in Q1 2026, while Nairobi’s construction sector and broader econo...
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Gathoni Wamuchomba Quits UDA, to Defend Githunguri Seat on New Party Ticket

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Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has officially quit the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), announcing that she will seek to defend her parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election on a different party ticket.  Speaking during a press conference at Parliament Buildings on Thursday, Wamuchomba said she will not align herself with UDA or the Kenya Kwanza administration in the next election. She said she will first consult her constituents before revealing the political party she will use to seek another term in Githunguri.  The MP cited concerns over what she described as discrimination, tribal attacks and selective application of justice as among the reasons behind her decision. Wamuchomba, who was elected Githunguri MP on a UDA ticket in 2022, said her next political move would be guided by the views of the people she represents. 
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KISE Director Dr. Norman Kiogora Calls for Expanded EARCs to Strengthen Early Assessment and Inclusive Education

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Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) Director Dr. Norman Kiogora has called for stronger and more accessible Educational Assessment and Resource Centres (EARCs) across the country, emphasizing the need for early identification of learning needs and timely intervention to ensure every child gets an opportunity to reach their full potential. Speaking during the KISE Conference 2026, Dr. Kiogora challenged education stakeholders to become a voice for children and learners who may not always have the opportunity or ability to speak for themselves. He stressed that inclusion requires collective responsibility, with teachers, parents, education officials, communities and other stakeholders playing a role in ensuring that learners with different needs are identified, supported and given appropriate opportunities to participate fully in education. Dr. Kiogora highlighted the importance of bringing assessment services closer to communities by strengthening and expanding EARCs...
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KEHPHPU Raises Alarm Over Ebola Case, Demands Immediate End to Public Health Officers’ Strike

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The Kenya Environmental Health and Public Health Practitioners’ Union (KEHPHPU) has raised concerns over the country’s preparedness to contain Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) following confirmation of Kenya’s first case. The union warned that the ongoing nationwide strike by Public Health Officers, Specialists and Technicians has left critical disease surveillance, contact tracing, investigations and community mobilisation services severely disrupted.  KEHPHPU also questioned the four-day delay in publicly reporting the confirmed case and cited vulnerabilities at border points, shortages of qualified personnel, inadequate screening infrastructure, limited isolation facilities and insufficient personal protective equipment. The union said frontline public health workers had also not received adequate EVD training at community level.  The union is demanding an immediate resolution to the strike, comprehensive EVD training for frontline workers, and the deployment of more t...
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NCIC Intensifies Peace Campaign as Kenya Prepares for 2027 General Elections

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The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has intensified efforts to promote a peaceful and violence-free 2027 General Election, bringing its peace roadmap directly to Nairobi residents and key stakeholders.  NCIC Commissioner Hon. Jackson Suwat Kedogo said the forum, held in collaboration with partners including UNDP and KOICA, seeks to bring Kenyans together to identify practical ways of preventing election-related violence, hate speech and political intolerance. Kedogo said the commission is also preparing to reconvene political parties for the signing of a peace charter after the initial exercise was postponed due to the absence of some major parties. He defended the NCIC against claims of bias, saying the commission acts in accordance with the law and has summoned individuals across the political divide over remarks considered capable of undermining cohesion.  He maintained that NCIC’s role goes beyond summons and arrests, stressing that its broa...
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Four Kenyan Women Win GirlCode Hackathon with AI-Powered Public Transport Payment Solution

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Four young Kenyan women have emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon after developing an innovative AI-powered solution aimed at transforming public transport payments. Mary Wangui, Linet Mugwanja, Aisha Barasa and Cynthia Chepkorir impressed judges with Naulisako, a digital fare collection platform designed to streamline payments in the public transport sector, automate reconciliation for vehicle owners and generate reliable sales records for improved transparency and financial management. The two-day competition, held at Konza Technopolis, brought together 44 young women, including students, graduates, developers and aspiring entrepreneurs, who worked with industry mentors to develop technology-driven solutions to real-world challenges.  The Bots team emerged first runners-up with Biashara Bot, a platform that helps underserved and unbanked small businesses digitise financial record-keeping, while Korva Creatives Economy fin...
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Aliko Dangote Praises Rose Wanja: “Give a Woman an Opportunity and Watch What She Can Build”

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 Businessman Aliko Dangote has delivered a powerful message on the importance of giving women opportunities in business, encouraging society to recognise and support women based on their talent, integrity, vision and ability to deliver results. In remarks directed to businesswoman Rose Wanja, Dangote emphasised that women should not be underestimated in the business world, noting that providing them with opportunities, respecting their ideas and trusting their abilities can unlock remarkable potential. His message underlined the growing role of women in driving enterprise, creating opportunities and building lasting business networks. “Never underestimate the power of doing business with a woman. Give her an opportunity, respect her ideas, trust her abilities and watch what she can build,” Dangote remarked. He added that in business, talent, integrity and vision matter more than gender. The remarks have been seen as an encouraging recognition of women such as Wanja who ...
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