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Media Briefing on Repeat Phase II Grassroots Elections – A Story By Stella Ranji  The sun had barely risen over the coastal waters of Lamu when Amina adjusted her scarf and stepped out into the soft morning light. It was Thursday, 23rd April 2026. The UDA Party’s Repeat Phase II Grassroots Elections were finally here. 1. Introduction: A Nation at the Polling Centres In over 9,000 polling centres scattered across 18 counties—including Kisumu, Siaya, Migori, Kisii, Bungoma, Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Isiolo, Marsabit, Taita Taveta, Lamu, Tana River, Kilifi, Kwale, Mombasa, and Turkana—an estimated eight million voters were expected to participate. In Kajiado County, preparations were also underway, though residents would cast their votes two days later, on Saturday, 25th April. For many, this was more than an internal party exercise. It was a chance to shape leadership from the ground up. 2. Registration: The Surge of Aspirants Back in a bustling centre in Kilifi, Hassan, ...

Potential by 2030Nairobi, 14th April 2026 – Farmer’s Choice Limited, in partnership with the State Department for Livestock Development, today convened a Stakeholder Sensitisation Forum on the National Pig Value Chain at Safari Park Hotel in Nairobi.  Story by Stella Ranji  The forum brought together government and private sector stakeholders to assess the state of the industry. Kenya’s per capita pork consumption remains low at 0.4 kg per person per year, half the WHO-recommended 0.8 kg, despite the sector contributing KES 19.5 billion (5% of livestock output). With demand projected to grow over 125% by 2030, driven by urbanisation, population growth, and changing diets, the sector holds significant growth potential. Speaking at the forum, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, said the government is prioritising the sector as part of broader efforts to strengthen food security and agricultural productivity...

COCA-COLA LAUNCHES ‘COKE WITH MEALS’ CAMPAIGN CELEBRATING THE MAGIC OF SHARED MEALS AND MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN KENYA. By Stella Ranji  The sun dipped slowly behind the Nairobi skyline, painting the city in warm gold and amber. In a clatter of sufurias and the aroma of frying onions filled the air. It was an ordinary Friday evening—but like so many others, it was about to become something m Amina stood by the stove, stirring a pot of pilau, her mind drifting between the week she’d just conquered and the laughter she could already hear building in the living room. Her younger brother Kevin had just finished his exams. Her mother had come home early. And her friend Wanjiku—who never missed a chance for good food—was already seated, scrolling through her phone and smiling at something she refused to share. “Food’s almost ready!” Amina called out. “Good,” Kevin replied, stretching dramatically. “Because I deserve a feast after surviving those papers.” “Surviving?” their mother...

At the grand halls of the Hyatt Regency Nairobi, leaders, scientists, and visionaries gathered—not just for a ceremony, but for a turning point . It was the day Kenya chose to stand taller against invisible enemies. Dr. Amina Njoroge stood at the edge of the stage, her fingers clasped tightly around her notes. As a young epidemiologist at the Ministry of Health Kenya, she had spent years studying outbreaks—tracking patterns, predicting risks, and sometimes, witnessing loss. Today felt different. Today was about prevention, unity, and hope. Behind her, a large screen displayed bold words: “A Unified Front Against Disease.” The room quieted as the Cabinet Secretary stepped forward, announcing the official launch of new policies under the Kenya National Public Health Institute and the closeout of the transformative TDDAP2 programme, implemented with support from Palladium International. Amina remembered when zoonotic diseases—those that jump from animals to humans—felt like di...

The ongoing reforms in the National Police Service (NPS), the Kenya Prisons Service (KPS), and the National Youth Service (NYS) mark a deliberate shift to strengthen capacity, improve welfare and modernize our security sector. By Stella Ranji  So far, 13,860 new officers have been recruited; 10,000 Police Constables and 3,860 Prison Constables, helping to address past gaps, reduce workload and enhance security presence across the country. At the same time, the Government has implemented the most extensive salary review in the history of the disciplined services, with increases of up to 40% over two years. Phases I and II are complete, with the final phase due in July 2026, significantly improving earnings and making the services more competitive. Welfare reforms also include enhanced risk and hardship allowances, an ongoing housing programme that has delivered about 5,000 units towards a target of 28,000 and a transition to the Social Health Authority (SHA),...

Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has announced a sweeping plan to restore river pathways and mitigate flooding across the city after receiving a 48-hour technical report from multi-agency teams . By Stella Ranji  Speaking to the media, the governor said the report was developed following a directive issued earlier this week during a joint implementation committee meeting between the national and county governments. Engineers from Nairobi County, Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA), Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA), and the Nairobi Rivers Commission were tasked with mapping out interventions across all 17 sub-counties. Sakaja confirmed that the committee had reviewed the report and immediately begun implementing its recommendations, with visible works already underway in some areas. He noted that long-standing flooding challenges in the city are largely a result of human activities, including construction on riparian land and obstruction of natural waterways. Citi...