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Kalonzo Vows to Keep Raila’s ‘Journey to Canaan’ Alive, Urges Opposition Unity Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka addresses the media during a press briefing on Raila Odinga’s legacy and the continued pursuit of his vision for a democratic Kenya on October 19, 2026. By Fride Amiani  Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka has vowed to continue pursuing the political ideals of the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, declaring that the struggle for democracy, constitutionalism and an inclusive Kenya remains unfinished. Kalonzo said the opposition would remain committed to Raila’s vision of a country where every citizen enjoys equal rights, participates in democratic processes and has a voice in national affairs, urging leaders and supporters to remain united despite the challenges ahead. Speaking to the media on Monday, October 19, 2026, following commemorations marking one year since Raila’s death, Kalonzo invoked the former prime minister’s famous political m...

WHO, Africa CDC Urge Media to Fight Ebola Misinformation as Kenya Steps Up Preparedness. WHO Representative to Kenya Dr. Neema Kimambo speaks during an Ebola preparedness and response media engagement in Nairobi. By Fride Amiani  The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have urged journalists and editors to prioritise accurate, responsible and timely reporting as Kenya strengthens efforts to contain Ebola and prevent further transmission. Speaking during a media engagement on Ebola preparedness and response, WHO Representative to Kenya Dr. Neema Kimambo said information was critical to outbreak management, particularly as Kenya confronted its first confirmed Ebola case. “In any outbreak, information is a critical part of the response. And even more so for Ebola in a country that had never had any case of Ebola before,” Kimambo said. “What people hear, read, and share will help decide how people react, will help d...

KenGen Targets 1,500 Delegates for Conference to Drive Africa’s Green Industrial Revolution KenGen Acting Managing Director and CEO Eng. Ronoh Kibet speaks during the media launch of the Sustainable Energy Conference (SEC) 2026 in Nairobi, ahead of the November 24–27 conference in Naivasha, which aims to mobilise investment and accelerate Africa’s green industrial revolution. By Fride Amiani Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) has called for increased investment in renewable energy to accelerate industrialisation, create jobs and unlock Africa’s economic potential, warning that the continent continues to attract a disproportionately small share of global energy financing despite its abundant natural resources. KenGen Acting Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Eng. Ronoh Kibet said Africa must move beyond generating electricity and focus on transforming its energy resources into industries, businesses and economic opportunities for its growing population. Speaking du...

Mang’eni Urges African Stock Exchanges to Unlock Growth Capital for MSMEs PS Susan Auma Mang’eni speaks during the opening of ACIS 2026 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, where she urged African stock exchanges to expand MSMEs’ access to growth capital. By Fride Amiani NAIROBI, October 14, 2026  -Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development Susan Auma Mang’eni has urged African securities exchanges to strengthen support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by expanding their access to long-term growth capital. Speaking at the official opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi, Mang’eni said closer collaboration between governments, the private sector and capital market institutions was critical to building competitive, resilient and inclusive economies. “MSMEs are the backbone of commerce and industry across Africa, providing livelihoods and economic opportunities, particularly for youth and women,” she sa...

Capital A Launches Rejesha Funds to Help Kenyans Build Wealth Capital A Investment Bank CEO and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara speaks during the launch of Rejesha Funds in Nairobi on October 14, 2026. By Fride Amiani Nairobi, October 14, 2026  -Capital A Investment Bank has launched Rejesha Funds, a new investment platform targeting Kenyans seeking to grow their savings and build long-term wealth through regulated investment products denominated in Kenyan shillings and US dollars. The funds operate under a Collective Investment Scheme regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) and comprise the Rejesha Money Market Fund and the Rejesha Multi Asset Multi Strategy Special Fund. Speaking at the launch in Nairobi, Capital A Investment Bank Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Linus Kang’ara said increased access to financial services had not necessarily translated into financial security for most Kenyans. Citing the 2024 FinAccess Household Survey, Kang’ara said for...

Kindiki Urges Prisons to Adopt AI, Green Technology By Fride Amiani  Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the State Department for Correctional Services to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and other modern technologies to improve efficiency, rehabilitation and service delivery in prisons. Kindiki said AI, data analytics and secure digital communication could strengthen operational planning, identify service delivery gaps and improve the allocation of scarce resources across correctional facilities. “Artificial intelligence, data analytics, secure digital communication and other emerging technologies offer significant opportunities to improve operational planning, identify service delivery gaps, support rehabilitation programmes and deploy limited resources more effectively,” he said. He spoke on Tuesday in Nairobi while officially opening the fourth Correctional Service Week, held under the theme, “Transforming Correctional Services through Technol...