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  A coalition of built environment professional associations has rejected the Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026, in its current form, arguing that the proposed legislation could undermine professional autonomy and effective regulation of specialised professions. The Interior Designers Association of Kenya (IDAK), Association of Construction Managers of Kenya (ACMK) and The Architects Alliance said they were not opposed to regulation but were demanding a regulatory framework that recognises the distinct roles, competencies and responsibilities of different built environment professionals. The associations raised concern that the Bill seeks to regulate architects, quantity surveyors, interior designers, landscape architects, construction project managers and technicians through a single Board, despite the professions having different areas of knowledge, education, competencies and scopes of practice. “Our concern is simple: one profession shoul...

Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga will on Wednesday, August 26, hold an online engagement with residents of Migwani Location from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. The virtual forum will provide residents with an opportunity to share their ideas, raise concerns and highlight key development priorities they would like the incoming MP to address. The engagement is expected to give residents a platform to directly contribute to discussions on the development agenda for Migwani and Mwingi West at large. Residents wishing to participate have been encouraged to confirm their attendance through the registration link provided below.

Former Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) Director Dr. Damaris Maweu has been reappointed to the Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) for a three-year term. According to Gazette Notice No. 13518 dated August 21, 2026, Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe appointed Dr. Maweu as a member of the Pest Control Products Board, effective August 21, 2026. The appointment was made under Section 5(2)(k) of the Pest Control Products Act, which empowers the Cabinet Secretary to appoint members to the board. Her appointment to the board comes as Kenya continues to strengthen regulation and oversight of pest control products, with the PCPB playing a key role in ensuring the safety, quality and proper use of such products in the country.

Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga has intensified his grassroots engagement after holding discussions with local leaders at Winzyeei, where he visited the home of Bishop Kivunzi. The early morning meeting provided an opportunity for Ngenga to interact with community leaders, listen to their views and exchange ideas on the future of Mwingi West. Ngenga said meaningful leadership must be built on consultation, listening and close engagement with the people. The meeting focused on understanding local priorities and exploring ways of advancing development across the constituency. The engagement at Winzyeei is part of Ngenga’s continued outreach to different communities and leaders as he seeks to strengthen his connection with the electorate and articulate his vision for Mwingi West. The aspiring legislator has increasingly emphasized servant leadership and the need for leaders to remain accessible to the people they seek to represent. The meeting also hig...

Incoming Mwingi West MP Eng. Jonathan Ngenga held an early morning engagement with local leaders at Winzyeei, where he visited the home of Bishop Kivunzi. The meeting provided an opportunity for Ngenga to listen to the leaders, exchange ideas and consult on issues affecting the constituency and the future of Mwingi West. Ngenga emphasized the importance of continuous engagement with community leaders and residents, saying that meaningful leadership must be anchored on listening, consultation and understanding the aspirations of the people. The engagement is part of Ngenga’s continued outreach across Mwingi West as he builds support around his leadership agenda and vision for the constituency. The gathering also underscored the value of drawing from local leadership and community experiences in shaping development priorities for the area. “The journey of servant leadership and meaningful engagement continues,” Ngenga said. KING’ee kya Maendeo!

Mwala MP Hon. Vincent Kawaya has praised the church for its continued role in promoting moral values, integrity and responsible leadership in Kenya. Kawaya made the remarks while accompanying President William Ruto to Scott Christian University for the annual ABC Women Conference. In his speech, the Mwala legislator acknowledged the church as an important institution in shaping leadership values and nurturing individuals who can contribute positively to society. He commended the church for its efforts to promote constructive political discourse in the country, saying its influence remains critical in encouraging leaders and citizens to embrace integrity, responsibility and peaceful engagement. Kawaya noted that strong moral foundations are essential in building a leadership culture focused on service and the wellbeing of the people. He further emphasized the need for continued collaboration between religious institutions and leaders in promoting values that stre...