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BY NJOKI KARANJA. Macmillan Medical Training College has launched two major empowerment initiatives aimed at expanding access to education, healthcare training, and digital opportunities for young Kenyans, while also calling on the government to extend education funding to students in accredited private institutions. Speaking during the launch event, the college’s director said the newly unveiled Afya Bora Scholarship Program and Women in Tech Empowerment Program are designed to address unemployment, healthcare workforce shortages, and unequal access to education opportunities across the country. The Afya Bora Scholarship Program will provide full and partial sponsorships to deserving students pursuing accredited medical and healthcare training, while the Women in Tech Empowerment Program — launched in partnership with NIA Innovation and Technology Training College — will offer fully sponsored technology and innovation training for women aged between 18 and 40 years. Accord...

BY NJOKI KARANJA.   In a statement released in Nairobi today,the surveyors’ body said initiatives under the Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Project are critical for restoring ecosystems, controlling floods, and promoting sustainable environmental management. However, ISK cautioned that inconsistencies in the definition, measurement, and enforcement of riparian reserves have fueled disputes, encroachment, and public backlash, particularly following recent demolition of structures along river corridors. Referencing remarks by Johnson Sakaja, ISK rejected the blanket classification of riparian reserves as public land, noting that some parcels adjoining water bodies are privately owned and were lawfully acquired under previous legal frameworks. The institution emphasized that property rights protected under the Constitution must be upheld, warning that retroactive application of new riparian boundaries without due process amounts to compulsory acquisition and requires prom...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, Kenya. A strong appeal for ethical leadership and national unity took center stage at the Jamhuri Kenya Leadership Awards, where Daniel Maanzo delivered a keynote message on behalf of Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, calling on leaders to prioritise service over self. Speaking during the ceremony, Senator Maanzo conveyed Kalonzo’s message urging both leaders and citizens to embrace integrity, accountability, and collective responsibility as the foundation of national progress. Kalonzo, who was away on official duties in Kisii and Bungoma, commended the awards for recognising individuals whose contributions often go unnoticed, describing the platform as a reminder of the power of citizen-driven development. “At a time when our national conversation is often defined by division, initiatives like these remind us of what is possible when citizens commit themselves to their highest calling,” the message stated. The address emphasised that Kenya’s growth is...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, Kenya. North Horr Member of County Assembly (MCA) Hon. Tura Ruru Elema has been recognised as the Outstanding MCA of the Year in Peace, Security, and Education Development at the Jamhuri Kenya Leadership Awards, in a ceremony presided over by Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka. In an acceptance speech, the Marsabit legislator credited the milestone to years of deliberate efforts to restore stability and expand education access in North Horr Ward, a region historically affected by insecurity and limited infrastructure. Elema paid tribute to the late Bonaya Adhi Godana, describing him as a source of inspiration whose legacy of unity and peace continues to shape leadership in the region. Godana, a former Cabinet minister, died in a plane crash while on a peace mission alongside other leaders from Marsabit. Reflecting on past challenges, Elema recalled the intercommunal conflicts that rocked Marsabit between 2020 and 2022, leading to loss of lives and displa...

BY NJOKI KARANJA  7th March 2026. Women leaders have been challenged to aggressively pursue elective positions in the 2027 General Election, with a strong message that political power is claimed through action, not granted. The call dominated proceedings at the Jamhuri Kenya Leadership Awards 2026, held at the Swiss Lenana Mount Hotel, where influential women from across the country were honoured for excellence in leadership, governance, education, and community empowerment. Speaking during the ceremony, Judith Wanza Kasyoka urged women to boldly step into competitive politics, noting that gender barriers remain deeply entrenched at the grassroots level. “Power is grabbed, not given,” she said, recounting her victory over 11 male candidates to secure the Nuu Ward seat in Kitui County. Kasyoka, now serving her second term, remains the only elected female Member of County Assembly in the county. Her sentiments were echoed through the recognition of Ruth Kuya, the sole ele...

BY NJOKI  KARANJA. The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is set to conduct its Repeat Phase II grassroots elections on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in a major exercise expected to draw millions of participants across the country. According to a media briefing issued ahead of the vote, the party will oversee elections in 18 counties, including Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Turkana. Elections in Kajiado County, however, have been scheduled for Saturday, April 25. The exercise has attracted significant interest, with over 450,000 candidates registered to contest for 20 positions at polling centres. These positions represent a wide cross-section of society, including women, youth, special interest groups, farmers, religious leaders, professionals, and micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) traders. UDA expects a turnout of approximately eight million vote...