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MD Kenya railways Philip Mainga Leads Talks With Bamburi Group to Expand Rail Cargo Transport and Regional Connectivity

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Kenya Railways and Bamburi Cement have strengthened their long-standing partnership following high-level talks aimed at improving cargo transport efficiency and expanding regional rail connectivity. The meeting, held between Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga and Bamburi Group CEO Geoffrey Ndugwa, focused on transport solutions that will enhance movement of raw materials and finished products while supporting industrial growth across the region. Bamburi Group, which has operated for more than seven decades, continues to expand its reliance on rail transport as part of efforts to improve efficiency and reduce road congestion. Currently, the company operates up to 18 full cement trains every month from its Mombasa and Athi River plants through the railway network, translating to approximately 11,000 tonnes of cargo. In addition, the company transports between 75,000 and 90,000 tonnes of clinker monthly from Mombasa using rail, alongside other raw materials and fin...
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Safaricom Pumps KES 114 Million Into Rhino Charge as Conservation Drive Gains Momentum

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Safaricom PLC and the M-PESA Foundation have injected KES 114 million into the 37th edition of the Rhino Charge Challenge, reaffirming their long-standing commitment to environmental conservation and the protection of Kenya’s critical water towers. The funding, announced ahead of the annual off-road competition set for May 30 in Samburu, will support key conservation initiatives led by the Rhino Ark Kenya Charitable Trust, including forest protection, electric fencing projects, and ecosystem restoration across the country. Out of the total sponsorship, the M-PESA Foundation has committed KES 94 million toward fencing and protecting the Mount Elgon Forest’s Suam Block, as well as restoring sections of the Mau Forest Complex in Narok, Kericho, and Bomet counties. Additional support will also go toward rehabilitation and protection efforts in the Mount Kenya Forest ecosystem in Tharaka Nithi County. Safaricom PLC has separately committed KES 20 million to facilitat...
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NGEC Demands Urgent Action as Femicide and Violence Against Women Rise in Kenya

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The National Gender and Equality Commission has intensified calls for urgent national action to address the rising cases of femicide and violence against women and children, warning that the situation has become a serious threat to the country’s social stability and constitutional rights. In a statement issued by the Commission, NGEC said findings and recommendations from various national reviews and technical assessments on gender-based violence continue to point to the urgent need for stronger law enforcement, improved systems coordination and enhanced protection for survivors. The Commission noted that despite existing legal and policy frameworks aimed at protecting women and children, violence continues to escalate in different parts of the country, exposing weaknesses in prevention, response and accountability mechanisms. NGEC outlined a series of urgent measures that it says must be implemented immediately to curb the growing crisis. Among the recommendations is the n...
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Kilasi Eyes Nairobi Women Representative Seat With Promise of New Leadership and Development

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A new political force is steadily emerging in Nairobi County as Florence Kilasi positions herself as a determined and ambitious leader seeking to redefine leadership and development in the capital city. With growing support from women, youth and grassroots groups across Nairobi, Kilasi is increasingly being viewed as a fresh voice ready to challenge the status quo and champion the interests of ordinary residents. Florence Kilasi has declared her commitment to bringing transformational leadership to Nairobi through people-centered policies, improved service delivery and empowerment programs targeting women and young people. Her message has resonated strongly among residents who say the county needs leaders who understand the daily struggles facing communities in informal settlements, business centers and estates across the city. Speaking during recent community engagements, Kilasi said Nairobi deserves leaders who prioritize development over politics and focus on solving rea...
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Kawaya Hails Launch of Miseleni–Kwa Mwaura Road Upgrade as Major Boost for Mwala Economy

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Residents of Mwala Constituency marked a major development milestone after the official handover of the Miseleni–Kwa Mwaura Road for upgrading to bitumen standards by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki. Speaking during the event, Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya described the project as a transformative investment that reflects the Kenya Kwanza administration’s commitment to improving infrastructure, enhancing connectivity, and accelerating economic growth in rural areas. Kawaya said the upgrading of the road would end years of transportation challenges faced by residents and significantly improve movement of goods and services between Mwala and Matungulu constituencies. He noted that the road project is expected to boost trade, ease access to schools and health facilities, and stimulate economic empowerment across the larger region. The legislator thanked Deputy President Kindiki for gracing the occasion and reaffirming the government’s commitment to equitable development...
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UDA Defends Fuel Price Adjustment, Blames Global Oil Crisis on Middle East Conflict

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The ruling party, United Democratic Alliance, has defended the recent increase in petroleum prices, attributing the adjustment to the ongoing global oil crisis triggered by the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict. In a press statement issued on Tuesday, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar said the disruption and partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz had severely affected global oil supply chains, leading to increased fuel importation costs across many countries, including Kenya. The party noted that the government had already undertaken several interventions aimed at cushioning Kenyans from the sharp rise in international fuel prices, but the global market pressures had continued to push costs upward. According to the statement, key factors affecting pump prices include the landed cost of fuel, taxes and levies, storage and distribution charges, freight costs, insurance premiums, and financing expenses incurred by importers. UDA explained that most of these costs had risen s...
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Caleb Amisi Embarks on European Tour for Governance and Economic Engagements

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Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has departed for Europe for a series of high-level engagements in Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic aimed at strengthening discussions on governance, democracy, youth leadership, and economic transformation. In his remarks before departure, Amisi said the visit will involve meetings with key officials and policy experts, including Dr. Stefan Friedrich, Head of Department for Sub-Saharan Africa at the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS), Kenya’s Ambassador to Germany H.E. Stella Mokaya Orina, Nils Wormer, Deputy Head of Division European and International Cooperation at KAS, and Christine Toetzke, Director General for Bilateral Cooperation covering Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The legislator is also expected to engage with foreign policy and security experts Dr. Gerrit Kurtz and Dr. Karoline Eickhoff from the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP), as well as Serap Güler, Minister of State at the Federal Of...
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