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Self-Regulation Under Scrutiny: Kenya's Top Professions Debate Public Oversight

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By John Toris A spirited debate on the delicate balance between professional self-regulation and public oversight took center stage on Tuesday evening, at the premiere of Season Two, Episode One of The Lift. The forum, organized by The Architects Alliance at the Crown Paints Showroom in Parklands, brought together leaders from Kenya’s accounting, legal, and engineering sectors. While the theme focused on architecture, the conversation quickly expanded to other professions, revealing a complex landscape of statutory bodies, societies, and inherent conflicts of interest. The event featured expert panel discussions that examined how different professions structure their governance, handle discipline, and navigate the tension between advocating for their members and protecting the public interest. Hillary Onami, Director of Public Policy and Research at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK), outlined how the accounting profession operates under a legal framework es...
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UDA Set for Repeat Grassroots Elections in 18 Counties, Says Party Boss

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Nairobi — The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is fully prepared to conduct its Repeat Phase III Grassroots Elections across 18 counties this Saturday, March 14, 2026, with over 500,000 candidates vying for various leadership positions, the party's Secretary General has announced. In a media briefing ahead of the exercise, UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan confirmed that the repeat polls will be held in Kiambu, Murang'a, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Embu, Meru, Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, Nandi, Baringo, Laikipia, Kericho, Bomet, and Vihiga counties. Hassan Omar stated that the elections are part of ongoing efforts to finalize Phase III of the party's grassroots polls, which seek to establish functional and representative leadership structures at the polling centre level. He revealed that the exercise has attracted significant participation, with over 500,000 candidates registering to contest for twenty grassroots leadership positi...
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Counties Seek Stronger Systems to Improve Emergency Medical Response

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By Njeri Irungu, 12 March 2026, Nairobi Kenya. County governments are exploring new ways to strengthen emergency medical services in a bid to improve ambulance response and save more lives across the country. The discussions took place during a conference organised by the Emergency Medicine Kenya Foundation (EMKF), which brought together health officials and partners working in the emergency care sector. The meeting focused on improving pre-hospital emergency care, including ambulance dispatch systems, policies, infrastructure and financing for emergency response services. Kisumu County Executive Committee Member for Medical Services, Public Health and Sanitation, Dr Gregory Ganda, said Kisumu has made significant steps in building a coordinated ambulance response system. He noted that the initiative was driven by Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o’s pledge to provide free ambulance services to residents. Dr Ganda explained that the county established an Emergency Operations Centre i...
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Iran Embassy in Nairobi Condemns US–Israel Strikes, Calls for UN Action

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By Jared Odhiambo  Nairobi, Kenya – The Iranian Embassy in Nairobi has strongly condemned the recent military strikes by the United States and Israel against Iranian targets, describing them as “brazen acts of aggression” and a violation of the United Nations Charter. In a press statement released on Friday, the embassy accused the US and Israel of destabilizing the Middle East and undermining ongoing diplomatic negotiations. “These attacks threaten regional peace and international security,” it said, emphasizing that such actions are unacceptable under international law. The embassy reaffirmed Iran’s right to self-defense and warned that its armed forces will respond to hostile actions with all necessary measures. It called on the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session and urged global leaders to condemn the aggression. Highlighting the broader impact, the embassy noted potential disruptions to energy markets and the threat to regional stability, stressing...
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ANTI VANDALISM UNIT HUNTS CHIEF VANDALIZER OF RESTRICTED GOVERNMENT CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AS RAILWAY BARS AND COUNTY LIGHT MASTS ARE RECOVERED IN KARIOBANGI NORTH RAID

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By Steve El Sabai Kariobangi ,Kenya The Anti Vandalism Unit has launched an intensified manhunt for a suspected chief vandalizer of restricted government critical infrastructure following a decisive enforcement operation in Kariobangi North that resulted in the recovery of railway metal bars and a county light mast believed to have been illegally acquired for scrap trade. The targeted operation commanded by Anti Vandalism Police Commander Joshua Chacha involved a multi agency security deployment consisting of Anti Vandalism officers, Special Weapons and Tactics personnel, Directorate of Criminal Investigations officers and Nairobi County enforcement teams. The operation was carried out following credible intelligence linking the premises to organized vandalism and unlawful possession of restricted government infrastructure materials. During the enforcement raid, officers secured and documented key exhibits including railway bars and a vandalized county light mast suspected ...
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Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Sanitation Launches National Sanitation Management Policy

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By James Nyaigoti, The Ministry of Water, Irrigation and Sanitation has officially launched the National Sanitation Management Policy, marking a significant milestone in Kenya’s efforts to strengthen sanitation governance, enhance water security, and unlock economic value from waste. The event was presided over by Eric Muriithi Mugaa, Cabinet Secretary for Water, Irrigation and Sanitation. Among those present were Joshua Wakahora Irungu, Governor of Laikipia County; Julius Korir, Principal Secretary for Water and Sanitation; and representatives of development partners. Speaking during the launch, CS Mugaa described the policy as a groundbreaking achievement for the country. “Kenya is the first country on the continent to have a National Sanitation Management Policy. That is a credit we must give ourselves as a nation,” he said. The Cabinet Secretary explained that while Kenya has existing legal frameworks touching on sanitation  including public health and water laws th...
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UDA Celebrates Clean Sweep in By-Elections, Hails Public Rejection of ‘Empty Politics’

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Kenya’s ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has declared a resounding political victory following a clean sweep of all elective seats in the just-concluded mini-polls, interpreting the results as a powerful endorsement of the party’s development agenda and a firm rejection of the opposition’s rhetoric. In a series of statements released following the tallying of votes, the party congratulated its newest elected officials: Hon. Duncan Muratia Nyaga (West Kabras), Hon. Peterson Njeru Njiru (Evurore), and Hon. Thib Ndombele Ndong Ngong Rds (Muminji Ward/South Parliament seat), alongside Hon. Zilphia Kananga. The UDA leadership framed the victories not merely as electoral wins but as a fundamental shift in the Kenyan electorate's mindset. According to the party, voters have decisively moved away from what it describes as the "disjointed opposition’s hot-air politics." "The voters are emphatically rejecting politics whose currency remains hollow micr...
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