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PRESIDENT RUTO COMMISSIONS SH1.2 BILLION 132KV KITUI–WOTE TRANSMISSION LINE TO ENHANCE POWER SUPPLY RELIABILITY.

By Njoki Karanja  President William Ruto has commissioned a Sh1.2 billion electricity transmission line linking Kitui and Wote, in a move expected to improve power reliability, support businesses and attract investment across Eastern Kenya. The 66-kilometre, 132-kilovolt (kV) transmission line, implemented by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), connects the Kitui and Wote substations, providing an alternative route for electricity supply to Kitui, Makueni and neighbouring counties. The project is expected to reduce power interruptions by allowing electricity to reach either substation through an alternative transmission route when the primary supply line experiences disruptions. Speaking during the commissioning ceremony at Kitui Substation on Monday, President Ruto said strengthening the national electricity grid was critical to industrialisation, job creation and economic growth. “The Kitui–Wote Transmission Line is a strategic investment in Kitui a...
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AA Kenya Honours Road Safety Champions as Theuri Calls for Stronger Action to Curb Road Crashes.

BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, October 23, 2026  AA Kenya has recognised individuals and organisations making significant contributions to road safety, as the motoring organisation called for stronger collaboration and sustained investment to reduce road crashes and save lives. Speaking during the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026 at Serena Hotel in Nairobi, AA Kenya Group Managing Director Francis Theuri urged government agencies, private sector players and civil society organisations to strengthen their commitment to promoting responsible road use. Theuri emphasised the need for sustained investment in road safety awareness and practical interventions, warning that protecting road users requires collective action across all sectors. The awards brought together stakeholders from government, business, civil society and the transport industry to celebrate achievements in road safety advocacy, enforcement, education, innovation and community engagement. Italy’s Ambassador to Ke...
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African Education Leaders Call for Sustainable Funding as Fiscal Pressures Threaten Learning Gains.

NAIROBI, October 22, 2026   BY NJOKI KARANJA  African education leaders, policymakers and development partners are calling for more sustainable and equitable education financing models as mounting fiscal pressures threaten progress towards quality learning across the continent. The call emerged during the 2026 Global Partnership for Education Knowledge and Innovation Exchange (GPE KIX) Africa Research Symposium, which entered its second day on Thursday at the Argyle Grand Hotel along Mombasa Road, Nairobi. The three-day meeting, running from October 21 to 23, has brought together education and finance officials, parliamentarians, researchers, regional institutions and development partners to explore ways of protecting education investment while improving access, equity and learning outcomes. Held under the theme “Education Financing: Navigating Fiscal Constraints, Driving Transformation,” the symposium is examining how African countries can sustain education reforms amid c...
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SRI LANKA ACTING HIGH COMMISSIONER CALLS FOR STRONGER AFRICA –GLOBAL PARTNERSHIPS TO TACKLE CLIMATE CHANGE.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, Kenya . Africa must strengthen partnerships between universities, communities, governments and international institutions to develop practical solutions to the growing challenges posed by climate change, H. E. Ruvini S. De Silva, Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat in Nairobi, has said. By H. E. Ruvini S. De Silva, Acting High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Kenya and Permanent Representative to UNEP and UN-Habitat, Nairobi . Speaking at Kenyatta University during the opening of the Second Annual Health and Environment in Africa: Research, Translation and Solutions for Climate – Hearts for Climate Conference, De Silva said climate change was no longer a distant threat but a reality affecting communities across the continent. The conference is the flagship scientific convening of the African Universities and Communities Climate Week 2026, brin...
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AMBOSELI ELEPHANT DEATHS SPARK NATIONAL CONCERN OVER KENYA'S PESTICIDE SAFETY.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  Nairobi, Kenya – August 3, 2026. The deaths of at least 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem have triggered renewed calls for urgent reforms in Kenya's pesticide regulation, with conservation group WildlifeDirect warning that the incident exposes serious weaknesses in the country's chemical safety and regulatory systems. According to preliminary investigations by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the elephants died after consuming crops contaminated with cyanide-linked pesticides from tomato farms bordering Amboseli National Park, Kimana Sanctuary, and Kuku Ranch. KWS Director General Prof. Erustus Kanga confirmed that laboratory tests detected cyanide traces in the animals' digestive systems. Most of the elephants, including breeding females and calves, reportedly suffered partial paralysis before dying within two days. WildlifeDirect CEO Dr. Paula Kahumbu described the incident as more than a wildlife tragedy, saying it raises urgent questi...
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KAIMOSI FRIENDS UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR CALLS FOR STRONGER UNIVERSITY-GOVERNMENT PARTNERSHIPS AT STATE HOUSE.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, Aug. 3, 2026. Kaimosi Friends University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Mwita today underscored the critical role of universities in driving Kenya's socio-economic transformation during an engagement at State House, Nairobi. Prof. Peter Mwita, Vice Chancellor, Kaimosi Friends University. Addressing leaders and stakeholders, Prof. Mwita emphasized the need for stronger collaboration between the Government and institutions of higher learning to enhance research, innovation, skills development, and entrepreneurship. He noted that universities remain key partners in producing graduates equipped to meet the country's evolving labour market demands and contribute to national development. The Vice-Chancellor also highlighted the importance of sustained investment in higher education, saying adequate support for universities would strengthen research capacity, improve academic excellence, and foster innovation that addresses real-world challenges. ...
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FRED JOSHUA MAKOKHA EYES KIMILILI SEAT WITH PEOPLE-CENTRED DEVELOPMENT AGENDA.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA.  The race for the 2027 General Election in Kimilili Constituency is gathering momentum after parliamentary aspirant Hon. Fred Joshua Makokha officially declared his bid, unveiling a development-focused agenda centred on economic growth, youth empowerment, agriculture and accountable leadership. Incoming Kimilili Mp Hon.Fred Joshua Makokha outlines his vision for transforming  the constituency ahead of the 2027 General election.  Speaking during an interview, Makokha said his vision is to unlock the constituency's economic potential by addressing unemployment, strengthening agriculture and ensuring equitable distribution of public resources. He argued that Kimilili's hardworking farmers, entrepreneurs and youthful population require leadership that prioritises practical solutions to everyday challenges. Among his key priorities is improving transparency in the allocation of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) bursaries...
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