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  Government Spokesperson Mr. Charles Owino Wahong’o addresses journalists during a high-level media briefing at the Harambee Annex Media Center on October 26, 2026. ​Government Spokesperson Mr. Charles Owino Wahong’o addressed the press at the Harambee Annex Media Center on the 7th floor to detail crucial government responses regarding several national emergencies and policy debates. Taking center stage was the tragic collapse of a multi-storey building in Eastleigh, where multi-agency rescue teams continue to work around the clock. Owino clarified the state's ongoing search, rescue, and recovery operations, emphasizing that strict investigations have commenced into structural approval failures and rogue developers to ensure full legal accountability for the disaster. ​Turning to public health security, the Spokesperson provided an update on national preparedness and surveillance measures against the Ebola threat along border entry points and health facilities. The go...

   Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSME Development, Susan Mang'eni (holding the Kenyan flag on the right), leads the official flag-off ceremony for Kenyan exhibits heading to Kigali, Rwanda, for the 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair. ​ NAIROBI, KENYA — The Government of Kenya has officially dispatched the first shipment of locally manufactured exhibits to Kigali, Rwanda, setting the stage for Kenya’s participation in the upcoming 26th East African Community (EAC) MSME Trade Fair. The continentally watched exposition will run from October 30 to November 8, 2026, at the Gikondo Expo Ground in Kigali. ​The ceremonial send-off was led by Susan Mang'eni, Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSME Development, at the Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA) Kariobangi Centre of Excellence in Nairobi. This year’s trade fair centers on the theme "Advancing Regional Value Chains in Leather and Horticulture," high...

Nairobi, Kenya — October 23, 2026 — The Automobile Association (AA) of Kenya yesterday celebrated outstanding individuals and organisations driving change on Kenyan roads during the Road Safety Excellence Awards 2026, held at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi. The gala brought together stakeholders across government, corporate entities, civil society, and the transport sector to recognise exceptional contributions to road safety and renew a collective commitment to saving lives. ​Delivering the keynote address, Francis Theuri, Group Managing Director of AA Kenya, urged public and private sector leaders to deepen their collaboration. He stressed that drastically reducing traffic crashes requires sustained investment in driver education, responsible road behaviour, and practical, on-the-ground interventions across the country. ​The high-profile event was attended by H.E. Vincenzo Del Monaco, Ambassador of Italy to Kenya, who served as the Chief Guest, alongside June Chepkemoi, C...

Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa alongside Government Spokesperson Mr. Charles Owino and senior ministry officials inspect tree seedlings at the Kenya Forest Service Nairobi Conservancy Office during a press briefing to announce the nationwide rollout of National Mazingira Week and the target to plant 17.24 million trees leading up to National Mazingira Day NAIROBI, KENYA — The Government of Kenya has launched a comprehensive environmental action week targeting the planting of 17.24 million trees across the country . The rollout serves as a major milestone toward the national target of growing 15 billion trees by 2032 . Addressing journalists at the Kenya Forest Service Nairobi Conservancy Office, Government Spokesperson Mr. Charles Owino highlighted the critical nature of the initiative alongside Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Dr. Deborah Mlongo Barasa, and Principal Secretaries Mr. Gitonga Mugambi ...

DATELINE: NAIROBI, KENYA – SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 Youth following proceedings during the 4th National Youth Convening 2026 The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) successfully concluded its five-day 4th National Youth Convening at the Christian Student Leadership Centre (CSLC) Ufungamano House in Nairobi. Held under the central banner "Claiming Space, Shaping Kenya," the forum assembled over three hundred young delegates, civil society actors, faith-based leaders, and policy experts from across all 47 counties to examine pressing national challenges regarding economic inclusion, technological sovereignty, and public governance. ​Delivering the joint conference communiqué at the close of the event on Friday, September 25, 2026, NCCK leadership alongside youth representatives outlined concrete demands aimed at restructuring how young people participate in national decision-making platforms. The delegates noted that despite youth representing the vast majori...