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PATRICK MBANGULA EMERGES AS A PROMISING LEADERSHIP FIGURE IN NAIROBI’S 2027 GOVERNORSHIP RACE

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Patrick Musili Mbangula is positioning himself as a potential new face of leadership in Nairobi County ahead of the 2027 General Election, with his supporters describing him as a visionary leader capable of steering the capital towards better governance, improved service delivery and inclusive development. As Nairobi residents continue to raise concerns about service delivery, urban planning, waste management, traffic congestion and economic opportunities for young people, Mbangula’s supporters believe the county needs leadership that prioritises practical solutions and responds to the everyday challenges facing residents. His growing political profile comes at a time when the Nairobi gubernatorial contest is expected to attract intense competition, with aspiring leaders seeking to convince voters that they have the ideas and commitment needed to transform Kenya’s capital. For Mbangula, the vision of a better Nairobi presents an opportunity to rally residents around an agen...
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STANBIC KENYA FOUNDATION, GIZ CELEBRATE GRADUATION OF 351 ENTREPRENEURS IN GREEN BUSINESS PROGRAMME

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Stanbic Kenya Foundation, in partnership with GIZ, has celebrated the graduation of 351 entrepreneurs under the Women Employment for the Green Transformation (WE4D) programme, in a move aimed at strengthening businesses, promoting job creation and advancing sustainable economic growth across 10 counties in Western Kenya. The programme seeks to equip entrepreneurs with skills and support to grow their enterprises, create employment opportunities and adopt environmentally friendly business practices. Women account for 85 per cent of the graduating cohort, underscoring the importance of women-led businesses in driving economic empowerment and strengthening local communities. The wider initiative has reached 706 business owners, with supported enterprises collectively sustaining 2,378 jobs, including 1,591 opportunities for young people. The figures highlight the programme’s contribution to enterprise development and employment, particularly among women and youth. The businesse...
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EKATERINA HANDA VOWS TO CHAMPION ACCESS TO JUSTICE, LEGAL AID FOR VULNERABLE KENYANS

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 Incoming Judicial Service Commission (JSC) women’s representative Ekaterina Handa has called for expanded access to justice, increased government funding for legal aid programmes and better support for advocates providing pro bono services to vulnerable Kenyans. Speaking during the Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Legal Awareness and Legal Aid Week, Handa said many Kenyans continue to face challenges accessing justice because they cannot afford private legal representation, despite having legal issues that require professional assistance. She said legal aid clinics play a critical role in bridging the gap between citizens and the justice system by bringing legal services closer to underserved communities and helping people understand their rights and available remedies. Handa noted that the LSK has consistently championed pro bono services and legal aid initiatives, adding that collaboration with the National Legal Aid Service was strengthening efforts to make justice access...
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Kalonzo, Gachagua pledge unity, vow to field one Presidential candidate against Ruto in 2027

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  Wiper Patriotic Front (WPF) leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua have committed to strengthening their political cooperation and rallying like-minded parties behind one presidential candidate ahead of the August 10, 2027, General Election. The two leaders held a meeting at Gachagua’s Wamunyoro home in Nyeri County, with their allies indicating that the discussions focused on uniting their political bases and building a formidable opposition coalition under the WANTAM campaign. Speaking during the meeting WPF Senate Minority Leader Kiio Wambua described the meeting as a “cordial and frank discussion on the future of Kenya,” saying the leaders had reaffirmed their commitment to working together to achieve their political objectives. Wambua said the partnership would seek to bring together supporters of both parties and other like-minded political formations under a common platform ahead of the 2027 polls. DCP ...
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GOVERNMENT DISMISSES CLAIMS ON ELECTION RESULTS LIVESTREAMING, ISSUES UPDATES ON ABERDARES, EASTLEIGH COLLAPSE AND EBOLA

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The Government has dismissed claims that Parliament abolished the mandatory livestreaming of election results, clarified concerns over tree harvesting in the Aberdares Forest and issued updates on the Eastleigh building collapse, the Ebola situation and national examinations. Speaking during a press briefing at Harambee House Annex on Monday, October 26, 2026, Government Spokesperson Charles Owino Wahong’o said reports circulating on social media that the National Assembly had removed the livestreaming requirement were false. Wahong’o explained that the National Assembly, on October 22, 2026, deleted Clause 22 of the Elections (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill, 2024, which had proposed changes to Section 39 of the Elections Act. The decision followed a High Court ruling delivered on September 22, 2026, which upheld the constitutionality of the provision and directed Parliament to consider the court’s interpretation before finalising the Bill. He maintained that Section 39 of the Ele...
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MIANO: KENYA’S TOURISM FUTURE DEPENDS ON WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND HEALTHY ECOSYSTEM

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 Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF-Kenya) have called for stronger partnerships among government agencies, conservation organisations, communities and the private sector to protect Kenya’s wildlife and ecosystems and secure sustainable development for future generations. Speaking during WWF-Kenya’s 10th Anniversary Celebration at Panda House in Karen, Nairobi, on Friday, October 23, 2026, Miano said the future of Kenya’s tourism industry depended on healthy ecosystems, effective wildlife protection and meaningful community participation in conservation initiatives. The celebration, held under the theme “One Shared Future: Celebrating 10 Years of Impact for Communities and Nature,” marked a decade since WWF-Kenya became a nationally led office, building on more than six decades of conservation work in the country. Miano emphasised that wildlife, forests, wetlands, rangelands and marine ecosystems play a critical ...
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Caleb Amisi Calls for Urgent Electoral Reforms Ahead of 2027 General Election

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 People’s Renaissance Movement (PM Party) in party leader Caleb Amisi has called for urgent electoral reforms to safeguard Kenya’s democracy and ensure the integrity of the 2027 General Election, urging Parliament to address gaps in the Elections Act before the country heads to the polls. Speaking on behalf of the People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms, Amisi emphasised the need for bold, transparent and enforceable measures to strengthen the electoral process and protect every Kenyan’s constitutional right to vote. He warned that the country’s democratic future should not be left to chance, stressing the importance of addressing electoral challenges early enough to promote credible and transparent elections. Amisi called on Parliament to urgently review and close loopholes in the Elections Act, arguing that effective legal safeguards are essential to building public confidence in the electoral process. He said Kenya needs a democratic renaissance anchored on electoral...
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