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KISE HOSTS HIGH-LEVEL BREAKFAST TO ADVANCE DISABILITY RIGHTS, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

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The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has hosted a high-level stakeholders’ breakfast focused on strengthening diversity, inclusion and the rights of persons with disabilities. The meeting was convened by the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Disability Rights in the Executive Office of the President and brought together stakeholders to discuss ways of promoting greater inclusion and improving support for persons with disabilities. In his welcoming remarks, KISE Director Dr Norman Kiogora underscored the importance of sustained dialogue, collaboration and collective action in advancing disability rights and ensuring that persons with disabilities have access to appropriate services and opportunities. Dr Kiogora highlighted KISE’s efforts to strengthen access to assistive technology, including the development of the National Assistive Devices Factory. The facility is expected to support local production of quality assistive devices adapted to Kenya’s c...
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STANDARD CHARTERED LAUNCHES NEW INVESTMENT PLATFORM AS KENYA’S WEALTH MARKET GROWS

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Standard Chartered has launched a new investment platform in Kenya, giving eligible sophisticated investors access to professionally managed global investment strategies across multiple markets and asset classes. The Standard Chartered Funds VCC – Signature Select has received approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and brings together leading global fund managers under a single, flexible investment framework. The platform is designed to provide investors with diversified portfolios and access to specialist global investment opportunities. According to Standard Chartered, Kenya’s wealth market is becoming increasingly sophisticated, with an estimated 7,000 US-dollar millionaires and growing demand for diversified portfolios, global opportunities and professionally managed investment strategies. “Standard Chartered Funds VCC – Signature Select represents a more sophisticated model of investment access for Kenya,” said Edith Chumba, Head of Wealth & ...
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NPS MAPS ELECTION VIOLENCE HOTSPOTS AS KENYA STEPS UP 2027 SECURITY PREPARATIONS

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The National Police Service (NPS) has commenced an intelligence-led mapping exercise to identify areas vulnerable to election-related violence ahead of the 2027 General Election. Deputy Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli said the initiative will enable security agencies to identify potential hotspots early and strengthen preventive measures to protect the public. Speaking during the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) National Stakeholders Conference on Peace Ahead of the 2027 Elections, Masengeli warned that political hooliganism, gangs and sponsored violence will not be tolerated. He urged politicians to stop using young people as shields for political interests, while assuring Kenyans that police interventions will be lawful and guided by intelligence. Masengeli also condemned the violence reported during a political gathering in Embu County on Saturday, where two people were feared dead and several vehicles reportedly set ablaze. He said a cra...
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I DON’T COMPETE, I ELEVATE”: INCOMING NAIROBI GOVERNOR PATRICK MBANGULA PITCHES A NEW VISION FOR THE CITY

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Incoming Nairobi Governor Gov. Patrick Mbangula MBS is presenting himself as a leader focused on elevating the capital city through progressive and transformative leadership. His message, captured in a new campaign poster, is built around the conviction that Nairobi deserves better. Mbangula’s message emphasises leadership driven by purpose rather than competition, with a promise to raise the standards of service, development and governance in Nairobi. The poster’s central message—“Different level, same purpose: To win”—seeks to position him as a leader ready to bring a different approach to the management of the city. As Nairobi looks towards the 2027 political contest, Mbangula is seeking to build a leadership platform centred on change, ambition and improved outcomes for residents. His supporters say the vision represents a new chapter for Nairobi, with the focus on elevating the city and delivering a better future for its people.
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KISE GOES NATIONWIDE TO IDENTIFY GAPS AND STRENGTHEN DISABILITY INCLUSION

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The Kenya Institute of Special Education (KISE) has launched a nationwide needs assessment aimed at strengthening inclusive education and disability services across the country. The exercise seeks to establish the challenges facing learners with disabilities and identify areas requiring greater support. The assessment will map existing gaps and emerging needs across communities and institutions, providing evidence to guide targeted interventions, resource allocation and improved support services. KISE says the exercise is designed to ensure that decisions on disability inclusion are informed by the realities experienced on the ground. By taking the assessment directly to communities and institutions, KISE is seeking practical solutions that can make inclusive education more responsive and impactful. The initiative reinforces the commitment to ensuring no child is left behind and that learners with disabilities have access to the support and opportunities they need to thrive...
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Hon.MAKALI MULU SELECTED FOR 69TH COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AFRICA

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Kitui Central MP Hon. Dr. Makali Mulu has been selected among a select group of Kenyan legislators to attend the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Cape Town, South Africa, marking another recognition of his contribution and leadership in Parliament. Dr. Makali described the selection as an honour and recognition of the work he has undertaken in Parliament. He said the conference will provide an important opportunity to interact with parliamentarians from across the Commonwealth, exchange experiences and gain new ideas that can contribute to stronger governance and better service delivery in Kenya. The Kitui Central legislator emphasized that effective leadership must remain centred on the people, noting that leaders have a responsibility to listen to citizens, understand their needs and turn experience into meaningful results. His participation at the conference is expected to further expose him to parliamentary practices and ideas that can benefit communities b...
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INCOMING KISUMU GOVERNOR MATTHEW OWILI HAILS RUTO’S DEVELOPMENT AGENDA AS SH.44 BILLION HOUSING PROJECT, WATER AND ROAD INVESTMENTS TAKE SHAPE

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 Incoming Kisumu Governor  Matthew owili has commended President William Samoei Ruto for placing Kisumu at the centre of the Government’s transformative development agenda, citing major investments in water, sanitation, roads, housing, aviation and support for small-scale traders. The Incoming Governor expressed gratitude for the commissioning of the Sh8.4 billion Lake Victoria Water and Sanitation Project in Kisumu City, saying the investment will strengthen access to reliable water and sanitation services for residents. The county leadership also welcomed the Sh314 million ultra-modern Air Traffic Control Tower at Kisumu International Airport, which is expected to enhance aviation operations and strengthen Kisumu’s position as a regional transport and economic hub. Other key projects highlighted include the 12-kilometre Rabuor–Chiga Road in Nyando Constituency, valued at Sh962 million, which will provide an alternative link between Kondele and the Kisumu–Ahero Ro...
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