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Education

Makini Schools Expands Cambridge Curriculum to Runda Campus, Offering Families Dual-Pathway Choice

  • July 30, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Makini Schools introduces the Cambridge International Curriculum at its Runda Campus, marking a significant step in expanding access to globally benchmarked education following the successful acquisition and integration of Regis Academy into the Makini Group of Schools. This development positions Makini School Runda as a dual-curriculum campus, offering both the Competency-Based Education […]

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Entertainment Sports

Football’s Biggest Leagues and Rivalries Return to SuperSport on DStv and GOtv

  • July 30, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka After delivering every moment of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, SuperSport brings fans into a new season of Premier League, La Liga, Serie A and Betway Premiership action. SuperSport turns the page from a historic World Cup campaign and launches straight into a blockbuster 2026/27 domestic season. The continent’s leading sports broadcaster […]

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Energy

Vivo Energy Kenya Celebrates Over 100 Mechanics at Second Annual Wellness Day in Eldoret

  • July 26, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka More than 100 mechanics from across the North Rift gathered in Eldoret today as Vivo Energy Kenya honored the skilled professionals who keep Kenya’s transport, agriculture, and businesses moving. The 2nd annual Mechanics Wellness Day, held under the theme “Celebrating the People Behind Kenya’s Mobility Ecosystem,” recognized mechanics for their pivotal contributions […]

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Kenya

Female Faith Leaders Demand Seat at the Table in Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

  • July 24, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka High-level dialogue calls for greater investment in trusted community voices to prevent violence before it occurs Female faith leaders must receive intentional recognition and support as influential voices in preventing gender-based violence, supporting survivors and challenging harmful social norms, a high-level forum in Nairobi has declared. The International Gender Champions (IGC) Nairobi […]

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Entertainment

SuperSport to Broadcast Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Live Across Africa

  • July 24, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka More than 500 African athletes set to compete as SuperSport delivers dedicated coverage across DStv and GOtv platforms CANAL+ has confirmed that the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will broadcast live on SuperSport across Sub-Saharan Africa, bringing 11 days of world-class sporting action to millions of viewers. The global showpiece, taking place from […]

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Kenya

Kenyan Content Creator George King’ara Heads to Budapest for Global Shell V-Power Games

  • July 23, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka Kenyan automotive content creator George King’ara is taking his passion for cars to the global stage after sealing a deal as the Shell V-Power influencer for the Shell V-Power Games in Budapest, Hungary. King’ara joins over 60 international creators from around the world, including South African actress and media personality Nomzamo Mbatha […]

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Kenya

Kenyan Companies Earn 30% Returns by Training Their Own Workers

  • July 23, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka A landmark study has provided compelling evidence that industry-led apprenticeships are a powerful and profitable solution to Kenya’s intertwined challenges of youth unemployment and skills shortages. The new Return on Investment (ROI) study on the PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme reveals that companies investing in practical skills training are seeing significant financial returns. […]

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Reports Allege Cross-Border Recruitment Networks Fueling Sudan Conflict

  • July 21, 2026
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By Correspondent Recent media reports have drawn renewed attention to the regional dimensions of the war in Sudan, alleging the existence of military training camps in Somalia and recruitment networks in Ethiopia’s Tigray region that are funneling fighters into the Sudanese conflict. According to the Voice of Horn, a monitoring account on X, Saudi Arabia […]

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Health Nairobi

Over 100 Nairobi Golf Caddies Graduate as Certified First Responders in Landmark Safety Programme

  • July 21, 2026
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By Eddah Waithaka More than 100 golf caddies from leading clubs across Nairobi today received their Basic Life Support (BLS) and First Responder certifications, completing a transformative month-long training programme delivered by The Nairobi Hospital in partnership with Brookside Dairies. The intensive course equipped caddies with critical life-saving skills, including how to recognise medical emergencies, […]

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