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Matiang'i Tops Latest Opinion Poll as Majority of Kenyans Express Dissatisfaction with Government Direction. Dr. Antony Ndiragu briefs the press in Nairobi during the unveiling of research findings identifying Kenya’s most popular political figures from a survey conducted across all 47 counties. By Jeff Oyugi  NAIROBI - October 31, 2025 A new national opinion poll has revealed that a majority of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, even as former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang'i emerged as the most preferred presidential candidate if elections were held today. Presenting the findings in Nairobi, Dr. Antony Ndiragu, who led the research team, said the survey was conducted to gauge public sentiment on governance, leadership and key national issues shaping Kenya's political and social landscape. “Public opinion polls are vital because they give citizens feedback on how their views align with national realities and help shape policy, govern...

From Tradition to Transformation: How Storytelling is Shaping Africa’s Future From Left: Storyteller and Founder and Head of Business Development & Partnerships at Nyayo Moms Sokos Limited Maureen Amakabane,Nigerian storyteller and gender rights advocate Caroline Onwuezobe, Sarah Austin Jenness, Executive Producer of The Moth and Ugandan storyteller Brian Turyabagye, during a storytelling engagement highlighting the power of personal narratives to drive social change, held at a Nairobi hotel on Friday, October 31st, 2025. By Rashid Naif Nairobi - October 31, 2025 Storytelling, long regarded as the heartbeat of African culture, is now being rediscovered as a transformative force driving healing, empathy, and social change across the continent. From Nairobi to Kampala and beyond, storytellers are reclaiming their voices to challenge injustices, inspire policy shifts, and preserve Africa’s collective memory through truth-telling. At the centre of this growing movement is The Moth, a g...

KenGen Reports 54% Surge in Profit, Strengthening Kenya's Clean Energy Drive. KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, speaks during the release of the company’s financial results in Nairobi. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 31, 2025 The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) has announced robust financial results for the year ended June 30, 2025, underscoring its vital role in powering Kenya's economy while advancing the nation's transition to clean energy. The Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) listed power producer posted a 54 percent increase in profit after tax to Ksh.10.48 billion, up from Ksh.6.80 billion in 2024. Profit before tax rose by 42 percent to Ksh.15.47 billion, buoyed by enhanced operational efficiency, disciplined cost management, and increased generation from its diversified renewable energy portfolio. “KenGen's performance this year reflects the strength of our strategy, our people and our commitment to sustainable energy,...

Building the Schools of Tomorrow: Safaricom, Education Ministry Team Up in KES 30 Billion Drive to Modernize Learning. Principal Secretary for Education, Dr. Julius Bitok, addresses the “Citizens of the Future” forum hosted by the M-Pesa Foundation in Nairobi, affirming the partnership between Safaricom and the Ministry of Education in advancing quality learning. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 30, 2025 The Ministry of Education has lauded Safaricom's, M-PESA Foundation and its partners for spearheading a KES 30 billion investment aimed at transforming Kenya's education landscape through the Citizens of the Future initiative, a five-year programme to modernize schools, enhance teacher training and expand access to quality education across the country. Speaking during the launch of the programme in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Basic Education, Dr. Julius Bitok, praised the private sector's growing role in complementing government efforts to make education more inclusive...

Nairobi Set for Double Slam as Kenya Hosts Top FIBA Africa Basketball Tournaments. From left: Nairobi City Thunder head coach Bradley Ibs and deputy treasurer of the  Kenya Basketball Federation, Louise Araka address the media at Nyayo Stadium, Nairobi, ahead of the Basketball Africa League qualifiers By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 30, 2025. Kenya is set to host two major continental basketball events this November, underscoring its rising influence on Africa's basketball scene. The Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) has confirmed that Nairobi will be the venue for both the Women's Basketball Africa League (BAL) Zone 5 Qualifiers and the men's Road to BAL Elite 16 tournament. Loise Araka said the twin championships underscore FIBA Africa's confidence in Kenya's capability to host premier sporting events and the nation's rising influence in the game. “We are very excited to host these two championships because this reaffirms that FIBA Africa has confidence in Ke...

LG Introduces Next-Generation Smart Dishwashers to Transform Modern Living in East Africa Faith Njoroge, Assistant Manager at LG Electronics East Africa, demonstrates the features of the newly launched LG dishwasher during the Nairobi product unveiling on October 29, 2025. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 29, 2025. Global home appliance leader LG Electronics has launched a new generation of smart dishwashers in Nairobi, marking a major step in redefining modern home convenience, hygiene and innovation across East Africa. The unveiling showcased LG's latest built-in and standalone dishwasher models, designed for the modern household that values both technology and style. The launch underscores LG's commitment to transforming everyday chores into effortless living through smart, energy-efficient innovations. Speaking during the event, LG Home Appliance Solutions Product Director, Kyunghun Jong, in a speech read by Faith Njoroge, the Assistant Manager for LG Home Appliances East A...

Kenya Sets New Power Demand Record, Fueled by Strong Renewable Energy Output . KenGen Managing Director and CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, addresses the forum in Nairobi during the release of the company’s latest data reports. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 28, 2025 Kenya's electricity demand has surged to a historic peak, reflecting the nation's expanding industrial activity and rising household consumption, largely sustained by clean, renewable energy sources. According to the latest data from the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Kenya recorded a peak demand of 2,411.98 megawatts (MW) and the highest-ever daily energy consumption of 44,122.60 megawatt-hours (MWh) on October 24, 2025. The milestone marks a major achievement in Kenya's energy journey, reflecting rising demand driven by industrial expansion, increasing household connections and sustained reliability from renewable energy sources. The Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) remains the c...

A Century in Focus: Jamia Mosque's 100-Year Journey Captured in Rare Photo Exhibition . Abdul Bari Hamid Hassan Ali, Secretary General of Jamia Mosque, addresses the press during the launch of the historic photo exhibition marking the mosque’s centennial celebration at the Jamia Mosque Hall in Nairobi today. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 27, 2025 The Jamia Mosque Committee has unveiled a historic photo exhibition in Nairobi celebrating a century of faith, community service and leadership, marking 100 years since the iconic mosque became a spiritual and cultural landmark at the heart of the capital. The centennial exhibition, running from October 27 to 30, 2025, is being held at the Jamia Multi-Purpose Hall and features a rare collection of archival photographs chronicling the mosque's remarkable evolution from its modest beginnings in the 1920s to its present-day role as a spiritual, educational and social beacon for the Muslim community and the nation at large. According to...

Nationwide Validation Set for NYOTA Youth Project Ahead of Start-Up Grant Disbursement. From right: Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, Dr. Wycliffe Oparanya, and Principal Secretary Susan Mang’eni, address the press in Nairobi today on the commencement of the NYOTA validation exercise. By Jeff Oyugi. Nairobi - October 23, 2025. The Government of Kenya will this Friday, October 24, 2025, conduct a nationwide Physical Validation Exercise under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) project, a flagship initiative aimed at empowering vulnerable young people through entrepreneurship and employment creation. The NYOTA project, a five-year government programme funded by the World Bank, seeks to transform the lives of thousands of youth by creating employment opportunities, enhancing income generation and promoting savings across the country. Under its Business Support Component, 100,000 young entrepreneurs are set to receive entrepreneurship traini...

Council of Governors Ousts Kahiga as Vice-Chair Following Remarks on Raila  Death . Council of Governors Chair Ahmed Abdullahi EGH (centre) announces the ouster of Governor Mutahi Kahiga as Vice-Chair, moments after his resignation over controversial remarks on the late Raila Odinga. By Jeff Oyugi  Nairobi - October 22, 2025. The Council of Governors (CoG) has removed Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga from his position as Vice-Chairperson, minutes after his resignation, over remarks he made concerning the death of Raila Amolo Odinga. In a special meeting convened today and chaired by CoG Chairperson Ahmed Abdullahi, the council resolved to unanimously pass a vote of no confidence against Governor Kahiga, describing his remarks as“reckless, untimely and unspeakable," especially during a period of national mourning. “Following our statement issued yesterday, we convened a special council meeting to deliberate on the interpretation and impact of the utterances made by His Excellency K...

From Seed to Screen: AgriFin Marks 10 Years of Digitally Transforming Smallholder Farming. Sieka Gatabaki, Programme Director at Mercy Corps AgriFin, speaks during the forum held today in Nairobi. By Jeff Oyugi. Nairobi - October 14, 2025. Mercy Corps’ AgriFin programme marked ten years of transforming agricultural systems across Africa and Asia with a renewed call for stronger partnerships, adaptive policies and farmer-centred innovation to drive food security and resilience for millions of smallholder farmers. Speaking during the AgriFin Learning Event in Nairobi, Melaku Yirga, Vice President at Mercy Corps, reflected on the programme’s decade-long journey, noting its impact on agricultural finance, technology adoption and evidence-based collaboration. “Over the past ten years, AgriFin has changed the landscape of agribusiness in Africa and Asia,” said Yirga. “We now have more than 150 partners working with us, collectively reaching over 18 million smallholder farmers. This partnersh...

Kenya Unveils Konza Technology City Phase One In Grand Ceremony As President Ruto Hails Milestone In Digital Transformation. President William Ruto tours Konza Technopolis to assess ongoing construction works and progress, interacting with project officials during the launch of Phase One of the smart city. By Jeff Oyugi. Kenya - October 13, 2025 Kenya’s ambitious dream of building Africa’s Silicon Valley moved closer to reality today when President Dr. William Ruto officially launched Phase One of the Konza Technopolis, marking a defining moment in the country’s journey toward becoming a global hub for innovation, research, and smart urban development. The event, held at the ultra-modern Konza Technopolis in Machakos County, brought together top government officials, international partners, diplomats and industry leaders. Among those in attendance were Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy William Kabogo, Cabinet Secretary for Lands, Housing and Urba...

From Pollution to Renewal: Nairobi Embarks on Ambitious River Regeneration Project to Reclaim the City’s Environmental Spine. From left: County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi, Maureen Njeri, and Lt. Col. Kahigu Njoroge of the Nairobi Rivers Commission address the media at Kamukunji, Nairobi, on the county’s bold plan to restore and transform the Nairobi River into a thriving urban ecosystem. By Jeff Silas Nairobi - October 10, 2025. The Nairobi City County Government has stepped up efforts to revive the city’s polluted rivers through the multibillion-shilling Nairobi Rivers Regeneration Programme, an ambitious plan to clean, rehabilitate and transform the waterways into thriving green corridors and public spaces. Speaking at Kamukunji during an inspection of ongoing works, County Executive Committee Member for Green Nairobi Maureen Njeri said the project marks a turning point for a city that has long struggled with pollution, encroachment and poor waste management. “For d...

President William Ruto Assumes COMESA Chairmanship, Urges Digital Integration to Accelerate Africa’s Economic Growth. President Dr. William Ruto delivers his address during the Heads of State session at the 24th COMESA Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi. Nairobi, Kenya - October 9, 2025. President Dr. William Ruto has taken over as Chair of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), vowing to accelerate digital transformation, deepen regional integration and drive inclusive economic growth across the 21-member regional bloc. Speaking at the 24th COMESA Heads of State and Government Summit held at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, President Ruto expressed gratitude to fellow leaders for the trust placed in Kenya to lead what he described as a “cornerstone of Africa’s economic transformation.” “It is with profound gratitude, humility and a deep sense of purpose that I stand before you today as the new...

Kenya Charts New Digital Path as It Marks 151st World Post Day. Principal Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr. Stephen Isaboke, during the launch of the Digital Postal Service in Nairobi. Nairobi - October 9, 2025. Kenya marked the 151st World Post Day with a pledge to transform its postal services into a digital-age powerhouse, as the government renewed its commitment to modernizing the sector and making it a vital link in the country’s growing digital economy. Speaking during the commemoration event in Nairobi, Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy, State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Mr. Stephen Isaboke lauded the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) and the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) for their continued role in connecting Kenyans through postal and courier services, even as the nation embraces digital transform...

Government Rallies Kenyans to Plant Fruit Trees in Schools During Mazingira Day 2025 Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa , addresses the media during a breakfast briefing at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi , to launch Mazingira Day 2025. Nairobi - October 8, 2025. The government has urged Kenyans to turn out in large numbers on October 10 for a nationwide tree-planting drive marking Mazingira Day 2025, with this year’s campaign spotlighting the planting of fruit trees in primary schools to promote environmental conservation and food security. Speaking during the event in Nairobi, Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Barasa officially launched the Mazingira Day 2025 celebrations under the theme “ Citizen-Centric Tree Growing and Environmental Stewardship .” She said this year’s campaign, guided by the slogan “ To Rudi Primo, Tuka Donate Fruit Trees na Tuka Clean Environment ,” urges Kenyans to return to their forme...

Kenya Power Reports KSh24.47 Billion Profit Fueled by Strong Sales and Lower Purchase Costs . From left: Eng. Isaac Kiva, Secretary for Renewable Energy at the State Department for Energy ; Joy Brenda Masinde, Chairperson of the Kenya Power Board; Dr. (Eng.) Joseph Siror , Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kenya Power; and Stephen Vikiru, General Manager, Finance, during the announcement of Kenya Power’s financial results for the year ended June 2025. Nairobi - October 7, 2025 Kenya Power and Lighting Company ( KPLC ) has posted a profit after tax of KSh24.47 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year, driven by increased electricity sales , lower power purchase costs, and enhanced operational efficiency. The company’s total revenue for the year stood at KShs.35.38 billion, while profit before tax matched the same figure. However, profitability dipped by 18.7% compared to the KShs.30.08 billion posted in the previous financial year, reflecting increased operational costs a...