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Credit Bank’s men’s team has clinched the squash title at the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA) Interbanks Tournament, marking a major sporting achievement for the bank. The victory highlights the team’s competitiveness and commitment to sporting excellence in an event that brings together participants from across the banking sector. The tournament provides an opportunity for banking institutions to showcase their sporting talent, strengthen teamwork and promote interaction beyond the workplace. Credit Bank’s triumph adds to the excitement of the interbank competition, demonstrating the importance of discipline, preparation and team spirit in achieving success on the court. The win also underscores the role of sports in fostering camaraderie and healthy competition among professionals in Kenya’s financial services industry.

Kisumu Deputy Governor has hailed the successful conclusion of the CAC African Road Cycling Championships, describing the event as a major milestone in positioning the lakeside city as a leading destination for continental and international sporting competitions. The Deputy Governor noted that hosting the championship showcased Kisumu’s sporting potential while bringing together some of Africa’s finest cycling talent and creating opportunities to promote tourism, stimulate local business and support economic growth. The event also highlighted the important role of sports in empowering young people, creating employment opportunities and attracting visitors whose spending can benefit traders, hotels, restaurants and other businesses within the city. The Deputy Governor expressed appreciation to the organisers, participating teams, athletes, technical officials, sponsors, security agencies and Kisumu residents for their contribution to making the championship a suc...

Kenya has flagged off locally manufactured products from 600 micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to Kigali, Rwanda, ahead of the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair scheduled for October 30 to November 8, 2026, at the Gikondo Expo Ground.  The flag-off ceremony, held on October 25 at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, was led by Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang’eni. The fair, themed “Advancing Regional Value Chains in Leather and Horticulture,” is expected to bring together more than 1,200 enterprises from the eight EAC Partner States. Mang’eni said the regional market, comprising approximately 331 million people with a combined Gross Domestic Product of USD 356 billion, presents significant opportunities for Kenyan businesses to access new customers, secure orders and strengthen their participation in regional and global value chains. MSEA Director General Henry Rithaa said the A...

Kenya has flagged off more than 1,200 Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to participate in the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSMEs Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, as the government seeks to expand export markets for locally manufactured products and strengthen regional trade. The exhibition, scheduled for October 30 to November 8, will bring together businesses from across the EAC, with this year's focus on advancing regional value chains in leather and horticulture. Speaking during the flag-off at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for MSME Development Susan Mang'eni said the trade fair had become a key platform for promoting regional integration through commerce. She noted that Kenya, which hosted the previous edition in Nairobi, is supporting 600 entrepreneurs travelling to Rwanda, while more than 600 others from the diaspora and neighbouring countries will also participate. ...

Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich emerged victorious in the men’s and women’s 42km races respectively during the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon held on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Nahason Kipsang and Orba Chemurgor won the men’s and women’s 21km half-marathon titles, while Alfred Kimani and Joy Cheptoyek triumphed in the 10km races. Samuel Kuria and Mercyline Ajenjo claimed the men’s and women’s 21km wheelchair race titles. The event attracted 30,700 participants from more than 100 nationalities, including over 400 elite athletes, and was backed by a record KSh273 million in sponsorship. The marathon raised KSh76 million through registration fees, with all proceeds earmarked for community programmes supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation.  The funds will support initiatives promoting education, employability and entrepreneurship, particularly among young people, women and persons with disabilities. This brings the total funds raised since th...

The Association of Consulting Engineers of Kenya (ACEK) has called for stricter enforcement of building regulations and thorough investigations into the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi.   Speaking during the press briefing The President Association of Consuting Engineers of Kenya Eng.Gabriel Jabong'o  said the incident highlights the urgent need to strengthen construction safety standards, improve site inspections and ensure developers engage qualified and licensed professionals throughout the construction process.  ACEK also expressed sympathy to affected families, workers, businesses and the Eastleigh community, urging authorities to prioritise rescue operations and the safe recovery of people still unaccounted for. The association commended emergency responders, including the Kenya Red Cross, National Police Service, Kenya Defence Forces, Nairobi City County and the National Youth Service, for their efforts ...

Mwala MP Vincent Kawaya has welcomed President William Ruto to Mwala Constituency, where the Head of State kicked off his development tour of Ukambani by commissioning the Mwala Cluster Water Project.  Kawaya said the project would address perennial water shortages in Mbiuni, Mwala and Masii wards, providing thousands of households with access to clean and reliable water.  The President also addressed wananchi at Mbiuni Market, where he highlighted his administration’s development agenda and criticised opposition leaders for what he described as a lack of clear plans and alternative proposals for the country. Kawaya expressed gratitude to President Ruto for prioritising development projects in Mwala and the wider Ukambani region, citing the Kivandini–Maseleleni Road upgrade to bitumen standards, the Mwala Cluster Water Project and the Mbiuni Sports Academy.  The MP also praised the government’s reforms in healthcare and higher education, saying the...