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Government Dismisses Claims Parliament Scrapped Live Streaming of Election Results Government spokesperson Charles Owino addresses the media during a briefing on election results transmission, forest conservation, the Eastleigh building collapse, Ebola preparedness and national examinations. By Fride  Amiani The government has dismissed claims that Parliament has scrapped the mandatory live streaming of election results, insisting that the legal provisions requiring the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to stream results remain intact. Government spokesperson Charles Owino said reports circulating on social media suggesting that the National Assembly had amended the Election Act to remove the requirement were false and misrepresented Parliament’s deliberations. “The claim that Parliament has abolished the mandatory live streaming of election results is therefore false,” Owino said, urging Kenyans and the media to verify information through official parliamentar...

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...

Seven in 10 Kenyans Not on Track for Comfortable Retirement, SanlamAllianz Study Finds From left: Jonathan Stichbury, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, SanlamAllianz Investments Limited; Jacqueline Karasha, Chief Executive Officer and Principal Officer, Sanlam Allianz Life Insurance (Kenya) Limited; and Dr Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo, Group Chief Executive Officer, SanlamAllianz Kenya, at the launch of the inaugural SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark Report 2026, "Kenya Before It Ages", in Nairobi . By Fride Amiani NAIROBI, Kenya, October 12, 2026 - Seven in 10 Kenyans are not on track for a comfortable retirement, as household expenses, irregular incomes and premature withdrawal of pension savings undermine long-term financial security, according to the inaugural SanlamAllianz Kenya Retirement Benchmark 2026. Dr Nyamemba Patrick Tumbo, Group Chief Executive Officer of SanlamAllianz Kenya, said the country had an opportunity to strengthen retirement preparedness...

Safaricom, GulfCap Launch Shari’ah-Compliant Ziidi Fund, Opening Investment to M-Pesa Customers Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaks during the launch of the Ziidi Shari’ah Money Market Fund in Nairobi. By Fride Amiani Safaricom has partnered with GulfCap Investment Bank (GCIB) to launch the Ziidi Shari’ah Money Market Fund, a new investment product designed to expand access to Shari’ah-compliant savings and investment opportunities through the M-Pesa platform. The fund, launched in Nairobi on October 6, 2026, allows customers and businesses to begin investing with as little as KES 100 through the My OneApp, with subsequent contributions starting from KES 10. Customers can also access the service by dialling *334#, making it possible for a wider section of the population to participate in investment products without requiring large amounts of capital or complicated registration processes. The initiative brings together Safaricom’s extensive digital financial services infrastructure and cu...

Four Young Kenyan Women Win GirlCode Hackathon With AI-Powered Transport Payment Solution. From Left: Absa Bank Kenya Chief Information Officer Moses Okundi, GirlCode CEO Zandile Mkwanazi, Technopolis Development Authority Chief Manager Business Development & Innovation Josephine Ndambuki (Right) with Mary Wangui, Mugwanja Linet, Aisha Barasa and Cynthia Chepkorir, winners of the best overall in Kenya during the GirlCode Women-in-Tech Hackathon for their solution dubbed “Nauli SaKo.” By Fride Amiani  NAIROBI, Kenya, October 6, 2026  -Four young Kenyan women have emerged as the overall winners of the third edition of the GirlCode Kenya Hackathon after developing an artificial intelligence-powered solution aimed at transforming payment systems in the public transport sector. Mary Wangui, Linet Mugwanja, Aisha Barasa and Cynthia Chepkorir emerged top during the two-day competition held at Konza Technopolis, beating teams made up of 44 young women drawn from students, graduate...

Global Slavery Crisis Deepens as Nairobi Forum Calls for Stronger Action and Accountability From left to right: Shamere McKenzie, CEO, SunGate Foundation; Bukeni Waruzi, Executive Director, Free the Slaves; and Amb. John Richmond, Chief Impact Officer, Atlas Free, during a press conference at the 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum in Nairobi on Monday, October 5, 2026. By Fride Amiani Global leaders, policymakers, survivor advocates, government officials, civil society organisations and business representatives have converged in Nairobi for a two-day forum seeking stronger and more coordinated action against modern slavery and human trafficking. The 2026 Freedom from Slavery Global Forum, which opened in Nairobi on Monday, is being held under the theme, “Freedom in a Changing World: Strengthening Protection, Accountability and Transforming the Systems Behind Modern Slavery.” Convened by Free the Slaves, the October 5–6 forum brings together stakeholders from Africa and across the w...

Kenya Mobilises Nationwide Push to Plant 17.24 Million Trees in Six-Day Mazingira Drive From left: Principal Secretary for Forestry Mr. Gitonga Mugambi, CBS, Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, and Government Spokesperson Mr. Charles Owino, MBS, during a press briefing on National Mazingira Day 2026 in Nairobi on October 5, 2026. By Fride Amiani The government has launched a nationwide environmental campaign targeting the planting of 17.24 million trees during this year’s Mazingira Week, with Government Spokesperson Charles Owino calling on Kenyans to move from discussing environmental conservation to taking practical action. Speaking on Monday, October 5, 2026, at the Kenya Forest Service Nairobi Conservancy Office, Owino said National Mazingira Day, to be marked on Saturday, October 10, should be viewed as a national call to action rather than an annual ceremonial event. “Five days from today, on Saturday, 10th October 2026, Keny...

Youth Demand Greater Role in  Governance, Digital Economy as National Convening Calls for Inclusive Leadership. NCCK General Secretary Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui (centre) addresses the media during the 4th National Youth Convening at CLC-Ufungamano House, Nairobi, on September 25, 2026 By Fride Amiani NAIROBI, Kenya, September 25, 2026 — Young people have called for greater and continuous participation in governance, policy development and decision-making, saying their role should extend beyond being mobilised during elections to actively shaping the country's present and future. The youth made the call during the 4th National Youth Convening held on Friday, September 25, 2026, at CLC-Ufungamano House in Nairobi, under the theme “Claim Space, Shaping Kenya.” The gathering brought together young people and stakeholders to deliberate on governance, civic participation, livelihoods, technology and innovation, with participants calling for inclusive leadership, accountability and expa...