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Counties Push Nutrition Laws to Safeguard Programs Amid Donor Funding Cuts

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By James Nyaigoti, County governments have raised concern over the disruption of donor-funded programmes, noting that several initiatives previously supported by development partners have either been scaled down or terminated. As a result, some staff have lost their jobs, while in other instances counties have struggled to absorb affected personnel into their own systems. Despite these challenges, leaders say the nutrition programme supported by Nutrition International has remained resilient due to its unique design. Unlike many externally funded projects, the programme was structured as a partnership between county governments and Nutrition International, with most resources provided through a matching fund arrangement. This model required counties to commit their own resources alongside donor support. Officials say this approach has enabled counties to build internal capacity to mobilise domestic resources, ensuring continuity even amid shifting global funding priorities....
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KEBS CEOs Breakfast Meeting 2026 Champions Business Excellence

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By Steve El Sabai NAIROBI  The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) brought together the country’s top business leaders at the CEOs Breakfast Meeting 2026, themed “Driving Business Excellence Through Management Systems: The CEO Imperative – From Consistency to Impact”. The gathering provided a platform for executives to explore how globally recognized standards can drive organizational growth, resilience, and competitiveness. In her keynote address, Esther Ngari, Managing Director of KEBS, described the participants as the vanguard of Kenyan industry. “Every organization represented here has made a deliberate choice not just to build businesses, but to build institutions that operate to globally recognized standards of excellence,” she said. Ngari highlighted that choosing to pursue ISO certification reflects a commitment to leadership, resilience, and long-term success. The Cabinet Secretary for Trade Hon Lee Kinyanjui speeches  delivered in absentia,  by Mr. Era...
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Kenya and Egypt Elevate Ties: Strategic Partnership Moves Forward as Cairo Pledges $7 Million for Development in Kenya

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By Wilson Amondo  Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi hosts Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in Nairobi, signalling deepening cooperation between the two nations Kenya and Egypt have taken significant steps to operationalise their Strategic and Comprehensive Partnership, with Cairo pledging USD 7 million toward high-impact development projects and both nations moving to implement 12 bilateral agreements signed in January 2025. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Dr. Musalia Mudavadi, received his Egyptian counterpart, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, in Nairobi today for talks that reinforced the historic ties between the two countries. “Kenya values its longstanding and historic relationship with the Arab Republic of Egypt, a partnership founded on mutual respect, shared African heritage, and a common responsibility for regional stability and progress,” said Mudavadi. “Since the establishment of diplomatic relations in 1964, ...
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Kenya Offers to Mediate Nile River Talks as Egyptian Minister Visits Nairobi

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By Jared Odhiambo  Kenya has offered to act as an honest broker in the dispute over Nile waters, even as Cairo and Nairobi move to transform their political ties into tangible economic gains. Speaking on Monday after talks with Egypt's visiting Foreign Minister, Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi positioned Kenya as a neutral facilitator willing to bridge differences over the utilization of the River Nile. "Kenya reaffirmed its principled position that no party should be left worse off in the utilization of shared water resources," Mudavadi told journalists in Nairobi. He acknowledged Egypt's long-standing concerns regarding the Nile's flow, which were articulated during the Nile Council of Ministers meeting in Bujumbura last December. That forum called for dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect among the 10 Nile Basin countries. "Kenya stands ready to serve as an impartial facilitator to advance cooperative and sustai...
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NCPWD Disburses Ustawi Scholarships to Learners with Disabilities, Seeks Data Integration with Education Ministry

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By James Nyaigoti, The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive education with the disbursement of the Ustawi Scholarship to learners with disabilities across the country. Speaking during the disbursement ceremony, the Council’s Executive Director, Dr. Michael Munene, said the scholarship program is designed to ensure that children living with disabilities are not left behind in accessing quality education. “We have established county vetting committees comprising County Commissioners, children officers and education officers to ensure a fair and transparent selection process,” Dr. Munene said. “Most children with vulnerabilities are often left out, and this initiative seeks to bridge that gap.” Structured and Accountable Selection Process Dr. Munene explained that each county is required to submit a maximum of 50 beneficiaries to promote equitable distribution of the scholarship opportunities nationwide. According to...
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Kenya Revenue Authority Onboards Over 500 Fuel Stations onto eTIMS Fuel Module

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Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has onboarded more than 500 fuel stations onto the Electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS) fuel module following its rollout in December 2025. The onboarded stations represent approximately 16 percent of fuel  stations nationwide. The module integrates fuel stations into the eTIMS platform and ensures that all stations  issue electronic receipts to customers as proof of purchase. Its implementation underscores KRA’s commitment to building a modern, digital, and efficient tax administration aimed at strengthening compliance within Kenya’s fuel sector. The system  enhances transaction visibility, promotes accurate declarations, and enables seamless  transmission of sales data for taxation and compliance purposes. Speaking during the launch, Deputy Commissioner, Large Taxpayers’ Office, Mr. Ezekiel Obura, noted that revenue collection within the sector is expected to double following the full rollout of the module. He u...
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KenGen Shareholders Back Governance Overhaul Aimed at Reassuring Investors

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By James Nyaigoti, Nairobi, Thursday, February 12, 2026: Shareholders of Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen) today approved changes to the company’s governance framework in a move aimed at strengthening board independence and minority shareholder protections, as the state-backed utility seeks to bolster investor  confidence. The resolution was approved at a duly convened Extraordinary General Meeting held virtually, as private investors increasingly assert influence over long-term capital allocation and governance discipline within Kenya’s listed state-controlled entities. Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC (KenGen), which supplies over 60% of the  country’s electricity, affirmed that the approved amendments do not dilute or alter  the Government of Kenya’s ownership stake. Instead, executives framed the reforms as a structural upgrade intended to align the company with international governance standards for publicly listed firms with domin...
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