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Kenya Unveils State-of-the-Art Polio Lab to Boost Regional Health Security

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By John Toris In a significant leap for public health in East Africa, the Kenyan government has officially opened a cutting-edge polio laboratory at the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI). The facility, established through a partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Gates Foundation, is poised to transform disease surveillance and epidemic preparedness in the region. The Cabinet Secretary for Health, Hon. Aden Duale, unveiled the lab on Tuesday, flanked by senior ministry officials, KEMRI leadership, and Dr. Diallo, the WHO Country Representative. PHOTO: Health CS Aden Duale alongside health officials from WHO and KEMRI addressing members of the press today at KEMRI, Nairobi CS Duale hailed the laboratory as a state-of-the-art facility that marks a pivotal shift from reliance on international partners to local self-sufficiency. He revealed that prior to its establishment, polio testing samples from Kenya and neighbouring countries had to be sent to laboratories...
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Treasure Communications Partners with Generation Kenya to Launch MD Leadership Program for Marketing Sector Transformation

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Nairobi, Kenya — Monday, 15th September 2025 – Treasure Communications Limited, a leading marketing and communications agency serving Eastern Africa & the Middle East has announced the launch of a transformative new initiative in partnership with Generation Kenya — the MD Leadership Program. This groundbreaking capacity building program is designed to develop a new generation of marketing leaders by equipping senior professionals and emerging executives with world-class leadership techniques, strategic management tools, and sector-specific insights. The MD Leadership Program is aimed at addressing a growing need for high-impact leadership within Kenya’s fast-evolving marketing and advertising landscape. With a strong focus on talent growth, skills exchange, and executive development, the initiative is set to redefine how leadership is cultivated within the industry. "This program represents a bold step towards the future of leadership in marketing. As the sector co...
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Kenyan Property Market Delivers Some of the Highest Global Investment Returns in 2025

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Cynthia Masibo  Kenyan property has emerged as one of the highest-yielding investments globally, according to a recent briefing held by HassConsult on September 9, 2025, where they unveiled their latest Hass Property Index report. The report highlights that Kenya’s property market delivered an impressive return on investment in the year to June 2025, outperforming major global real estate markets including the USA, UK, Singapore, and Australia. Kenya recorded a 7.8 percent rise in property prices in the year to June 2025, the highest annual increase among the countries analyzed in the report. This capital appreciation combined with rental yields of 5.5 percent brought the total property returns in Kenya to 13.28 percent, second only to South Africa in the comparative study. The study examined markets in Kenya, South Africa, the USA, Canada, the UK, France, Switzerland, Singapore, and Australia. A major driver behind Kenya’s outperforming property market is the strength ...
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LARA Polls Crown Kang’ata, Sifuna and Betty Maina as Kenya’s Best Performing Leaders

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By Steve El Sabai Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata, Senate Minority Leader Edwin Sifuna, and Murang’a Woman Representative Betty Maina have emerged as the top performers in a new nationwide opinion survey released by Leeway Africa Research Agency (LARA). The survey, conducted between August 15 and 26, 2025, engaged 4,650 registered voters drawn from all 47 counties. It employed stratified and random sampling with proportional representation and carried a margin of error of plus or minus three percent at a confidence level of 95 percent. The poll assessed the approval ratings of leaders in three categories: Governors, Senators, and Women Representatives. Governor Irungu Kang’ata topped the governors’ list with an approval rating of 71.2 percent, celebrated for his ambitious development agenda that has significantly reshaped Murang’a County. His administration has prioritized healthcare, expanded access to clean and safe water, and initiated social empowerment programs that ...
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LG Launches Best Care Trailer to Transform After-Sales Support in East Africa

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In 2024, LG’s OLED TVs accounted for more than 57% of the global premium market, with shipments of over 22.6 million TVs worldwide. The LG Best Care Trailer introduces a mobile, multi-purpose solution for customer service, marketing, and CSR activities across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and potentially Zambia. NAIROBI, Kenya, September 5, 2025.  Buyers of LG electronics will now enjoy faster and more convenient after-sales services following the unveiling of the LG Best Care Trailer, a 40-foot mobile customer support unit designed to deliver technical assistance and repairs directly to consumers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and potentially Zambia. This solution comes at a time when the market has shown a strong appetite for LG’s product lines, including smart TVs, refrigerators, and AI-powered washing machines. LG, for example, dominates the premium TV market with its OLED shipments accounting for 57.5% of the global market share in 2024. LG's total TV shipments across ...
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Nairobi ODM Women Demand Catherine’s Exit, Back Rosemary for Chairlady Position

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Nairobi, September 7, 2025 -Tension is rising within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) women’s wing in Nairobi as members mount pressure on longtime chairlady Catherine Okoth to step down. The women argue that her two-decade tenure has stagnated the league, locking out fresh ideas and effective leadership. The growing discontent has opened the door for Rosemary Okuta, who is now being fronted as the face of change. Many members believe she represents integrity, unity, and progress, qualities they say are urgently needed to revitalize the women’s movement in the county. Okoth’s extended stay in office has increasingly drawn criticism, with members accusing her of failing to deliver meaningful growth or empower women at the grassroots level. Calls for her resignation have now gained momentum, signaling a looming political showdown that could reshape ODM’s women leadership in Nairobi. Okuta, on the other hand, has attracted wide support from women across different wards. H...
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Rosemary Okuta Emerges as Front-Runner to Lead Nairobi County ODM Women’s League into a New Era

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Cynthia Masibo  Nairobi County’s Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Women’s League is poised for significant transformation as Rosemary Okuta emerges as the leading candidate vying for the chairlady position. After nearly twenty years under the current leadership, party members are rallying behind a call for fresh perspectives, innovative strategies, and a revitalized vision that resonates with the rapidly changing political landscape. The league, which has been a key platform for women’s political engagement and empowerment in the county, is believed to now need a leadership style that genuinely prioritizes the needs of its members and the wider community over individual ambitions. This growing consensus has created an opening for new leadership that champions inclusivity, good governance, and a servant-leader approach. Rosemary Okuta has stepped into this gap with a clear message: she is committed to driving transformation based on transparency, accountability, and acti...
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