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UDA URGES RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM, CALLS ON KENYANS TO VERIFY INFORMATION.

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BY HANNAH NJOKI NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3, 2026. The ruling party, (UDA), has called for responsible journalism and greater media literacy among Kenyans, urging both journalists and the public to play their part in safeguarding the integrity of information in the country. In a statement, the party emphasized that the media has a fundamental responsibility to inform citizens objectively, scrutinize institutions fairly, and foster constructive public discourse. It said a professional and ethical press is essential to strengthening democratic governance and maintaining public confidence. UDA also appealed to Kenyans to exercise caution when consuming and sharing information, particularly in the digital age where misinformation can spread rapidly. The party encouraged citizens to consult multiple credible sources, verify information before forwarding it to others, and rely on official government communication channels for accurate updates. “We advise Kenyans to cultivate media li...
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PENTECOSTAL CLERGY SEEK PARLIAMENTARY RECOGNITION TO STRENGTHEN PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS IN MINISTRY.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3, 2026. APOVOTIK has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening member services, enhancing governance, and driving sustainable growth following its Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Nairobi on Friday.       Rev Josiah Njiru Wajoshuah. The meeting brought together members, the association's leadership, and key stakeholders to review the organization's performance over the past year, assess its financial and governance reports, and set strategic priorities for the coming year. During the AGM, leaders highlighted the progress made in implementing initiatives aimed at improving service delivery and strengthening the association's institutional capacity. They emphasized that transparency, accountability, and unity remain central to APOVOTIK's efforts to better serve its members and advance the organization's long-term objectives. Members also took stock of the association's achievements while deliberating on chal...
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BABU OWINO SECURES KSh100,000 BAIL FOR ACTIVIST EZEKIEL 'MR. SPEAKER SIR' KYAMA.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  Embakasi East MP and lawyer Babu Owino on Monday successfully secured the release of activist Ezekiel Kyama, popularly known as "Mr. Speaker Sir," after a Nairobi court granted him cash bail of KSh100,000. Owino, who led Kyama's legal team, urged the court to uphold his client's constitutional right to bail, arguing that he should remain free as the case proceeds. The court agreed, ordering Kyama's release upon payment of the cash bail. Kyama is facing charges linked to the June 2024 storming of Parliament during anti-government protests, an incident that resulted in significant property damage and numerous arrests. He has denied the allegations. The ruling sparked celebrations outside the courthouse, where supporters welcomed Kyama's release, chanting slogans in support of the outspoken activist. Known for his bold activism and outspoken criticism of the government, Kyama has become one of the prominent faces associated with the ...
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NCCK CALLS FOR END TO POLITICAL VIOLENCE, BACKS Gen Z PUSH FOR ACCOUNTABILITY.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA  LIMURU, Kenya, June 25, 2026. The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has issued a strong pastoral letter condemning politically sponsored violence, calling on Kenyans to reject corruption and impunity, and urging young people to actively shape the country's future ahead of the 2027 General Election. In the statement titled "Arise, Awake, For Your Time Has Come," released after a two-day Executive Committee meeting at Jumuia Conference and Country Home in Limuru, the church warned that Kenya is facing a deep moral, governance and socio-economic crisis driven by corruption, weak institutions, abuse of human rights and premature political campaigns. The NCCK strongly condemned the growing trend of politicians allegedly recruiting unemployed youth to disrupt public gatherings and protests, describing the practice as "immoral, diabolical and against God." The council also criticized what it termed the apparent collaboration bet...
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BABU OWINO PLEDGES FREE LEGAL AID FOR OVER 200 ARRESTED GEN Z PROTESTERS.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA NAIROBI, June 25, 2026. Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has pledged to provide free legal representation to more than 200 protesters arrested during nationwide demonstrations commemorating the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests. Speaking outside Central Police Station after visiting the detainees on Thursday, Owino condemned the arrests, describing them as an infringement on the constitutional rights of young Kenyans who had taken to the streets to demand better governance, employment opportunities, and relief from the rising cost of living. The lawmaker said the protesters were also commemorating fellow demonstrators who lost their lives during the historic anti-government protests of June 2024. “There are over 200 suspects here, and these people are innocent. The only offence they have committed is going to the streets to fight for their rights and commemorate the comrades we lost in June 2024,” Owino told journalists. He...
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AFRICA'S PALM OIL BOOM MUST PRIORITIZE SUSTAINABILITY, RSPO WARNS AHEAD OF NAIROBI FORUM.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23, 2026. As Africa positions itself as the next global frontier for palm oil production, sustainability experts are urging governments and investors to ensure that economic growth does not come at the expense of forests, biodiversity, and local communities. The Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) has warned that the continent's rapidly expanding palm oil sector must be guided by strict environmental and human rights standards as multinational investments continue to flow into Africa's vast agricultural landscapes. Speaking ahead of the RSPO Africa Supply Chain Forum 2026 in Nairobi, RSPO Africa Head of Operations, Elikplim Dziwomu Agbitor, said sustainable development of the industry depends on balancing the three pillars of "People, Planet and Prosperity." "Africa's palm oil expansion presents enormous economic opportunities, but growth must not be achieved through environmental destruction or the viol...
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CALIFORNIA-BASED NGO LAUNCHES AMBITIOUS REEF RESTORATION PROJECT ALONG KENYA’S ’s COAST.

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BY NJOKI KARANJA. MOMBASA, Kenya. Kenya's blue economy ambitions have received a major boost following the announcement of a large-scale marine restoration initiative that aims to transform hundreds of hectares of seabed into thriving coral reef ecosystems while creating sustainable jobs for coastal communities. Speaking during the Our Oceans Conference in Mombasa, Christopher Fisher Goldblatt, Founder and CEO of the Fish Reef Project, unveiled plans to establish biogenic sea cave reefs along Kenya's coastline, beginning in Lamu County. The Fish Reef Project, a non-governmental organization based in Santa Barbara, California, specializes in constructing man-made reef structures designed to stimulate marine life by creating habitats for corals, fish, lobsters and other marine species. Goldblatt said the project is expected to create several hundred direct, well-paying and permanent jobs, while supporting thousands more indirectly through fisheries, ecotourism, marine...
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