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Kansai plascon awards 15 painters Sh 50,000 Each in School fees support programme

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Kansai Plascon Kenya has awarded 15 painters KSh 50,000 each under its 2025 Shinda School Fees Support Programme, reinforcing its commitment to supporting painters’ livelihoods and easing the education burden on their families. The initiative, which has a total education support value of Sh 750,000, is part of Kansai Plascon’s targeted corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts aimed at uplifting painters beyond the job site. Implemented in collaboration with Muthokinju Paints and Cement, the programme attracted strong participation from painters across the country. Under the scheme, selected painters are receiving direct financial support to help pay school fees for their children, a move the company says recognises the central role painters play as breadwinners and caregivers within their families. Kansai Plascon Kenya is currently undertaking the felicitation of the winners in different regions nationwide. Speaking on the initiative, Kansai Plascon Kenya Managing Dire...
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Corner Tribe Council of Elders Issues Formal Apology Over Controversial Public Remarks

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Jared Odhiambo  Kenya Daily Monitor  The Corner Tribe Council of Elders has issued a formal and unreserved apology following controversial public statements made by one of its members, Mr. Mohamed Kahiye Osman, which targeted senior leaders from Northern Kenya and a prominent businessman. In an official letter dated 2nd February 2026 and released through the Office of the Sultan (Chairman), the Council distanced itself from the remarks, terming them unfortunate, unacceptable, and contrary to the values and traditions of the Corner Tribe of Mandera County. The apology was directed to respected leaders including Cabinet Secretary Hon. Adan Bare Duale, Hon. Farah Maalim, and other distinguished leaders from the region, as well as renowned businessman Mr. Abdiwali, the owner of BBS Mall. The Council emphasized that the statements did not reflect the collective position, culture, or principles of the community. “As the traditional leadership of the Corner Tribe, we cate...
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Transformative Real Estate Development Set to Redefine Nairobi’s Residential Landscape

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Nairobi, 30th January, 2026 - In a move that underscores how real estate development is reshaping the economic and social fabric of Kenya, Tofauti Lifestyle Ltd has commenced construction of 37byINEZA, an ambitious high-end residential project poised to become one of the city’s most significant contemporary living environments. Located on Kwaheri Road with strategic dual access from Runda and Kiambu Road, 37byINEZA comprises 37 luxury five-bedroom townhouses with domestic staff quarters (DSQ), a scale and quality rarely seen in the local property market. This development, building on the success of the fully occupied Ineza Boutique Homes, signals a maturation of Nairobi’s urban housing sector and highlights the evolving expectations of residents in Kenya’s capital. While the philosophy of 37byINEZA is grounded in the original vision of Ineza Boutique Homes, this new project is intentionally larger and more refined, responding to demonstrable demand for sophisticated, intern...
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St. George’s University Hosts Information Session for Aspiring Doctors in Kenya

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Nairobi, Kenya, 29, January 2025: St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies, recently hosted an in-person information session in Nairobi, Kenya, for prospective medical students and their families.  The event took place on Friday, 16 January 2025, at Sankara Nairobi, and was attended by over 100 participants. The session was designed to provide general information about SGU’s medical education offerings, academic program/tracks, and student support services. Attendees had the opportunity to engage with SGU representatives and learn more about the structure of the Doctor of Medicine (MD) program, including the four-year MD program and the five- and six-year MD tracks. A portion of the session featured a live virtual contribution from Jamil Moloo, a current SGU School of Medicine student, who joined via Zoom from Grenada. The student shared personal observations about academic life, campus facilities, and living in Grenada while pursuing medic...
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Perth Education Partners Launch Community Library Project in Kibera as Kenya–Australia Ties Mark 60 Years

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By James Nyaigoti As Kenya and Australia commemorate 60 years of diplomatic relations, a coalition of Western Australian education institutions has turned the milestone into a meaningful investment on the ground, launching a community library project at Ayany Primary School in Kibera, Nairobi, aimed at expanding access to books, digital learning tools, and safe study spaces for children. The initiative, led by StudyPerth in partnership with Murdoch University, Murdoch College, The University of Western Australia (UWA), UWA College, Campus Perth, and Allianz, reflects a growing shift in international education partnerships from symbolic diplomacy to people-centred impact. Kibera, often described as Africa’s largest informal settlement, is home to an estimated one million residents. Despite facing persistent challenges including overcrowding and limited access to public services, the community has long been recognised for its resilience, grassroots innovation, and youthful po...
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Guinness hosts football fans at Al Capone for the Arsenal vs Manchester United Show Down

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By Jared Odhiambo  NAIROBI, KENYA – January 26, 2026 –Guinness, the Official Beer of the Premier League, once again raised the bar for football fans by hosting an epic Guinness Matchday experience at Al Capone Thika Road on Sunday 25th January. Scores of passionate fans gathered to celebrate their love for the beautiful game, witnessing a dramatic weekend of Premier League action. Sunday’s standout fixtures featured Crystal Palace vs Chelsea, which saw the Blues assert dominance in the London derby, brushing aside Crystal Palace 3-1 on their own turf, and setting the tone for the day’s high-stakes showdown between table-topping Arsenal and archrivals Manchester United. The highly anticipated game ended in a 3-2 victory for Carrick’s United. The excitement was further amplified by insightful expert punditry from Manchester City's Lotan Salapei who hyped up the crowd with live commentary and banter, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the day's high-pressure mat...
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British Tycoon Faces Ksh364m Lawsuit Over Equity Dispute in Kenya Real Estate Empire

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By Masibo.C     A former executive at a Kenya-based industrial real estate firm has launched a high-stakes lawsuit against companies tied to British aristocrat Lord Charles Tryon, demanding over US$2.8 million (Ksh364 million) in unpaid equity, damages, and terminal benefits linked to major developments in Tatu City and Tilisi. PHOTO:  Caption: Asbury Maruza, the claimant, at an event organised by Africa Logistics Properties (ALP) when he worked there as a director Zimbabwean-Australian Asbury Maruza Chikwanha, ex-executive director of ALP Management Kenya Limited (ALP) and its parent Africa Logistics Properties Holdings Limited (ALPH), accuses the firms of unlawful dismissal, racial discrimination, and dodging contract promises. Lord Tryon, ALP's chairman and co-founder, oversees a portfolio worth more than US$100 million (Ksh13 billion), backed by investors like Maris Capital, British International Investment (BII), and the International Finance Corpora...
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