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KPC Foundation Champions Women in Tech as the Inaugural Inuka Tech Cohort Completes Fellowship

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CONTRIBUTOR👁 57 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project (PLP) marked the close of the first cohort of the Inuka Tech Fellowship with an intimate gathering for its female fellows at PLPโ€™s offices in the iHUB Jahazi Building, Nairobi, on September 25, 2026. Held under the theme โ€œHer Data, Her Future,โ€ the Power Her | Create & Connectโ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 29 – KPC Foundation and Power Learn Project (PLP) marked the close of the first cohort of the Inuka Tech Fellowship with an intimate gathering for its female fellows at PLPโ€™s offices in the iHUB Jahazi Building, Nairobi, on September 25, 2026.

Held under the theme โ€œHer Data, Her Future,โ€ the Power Her | Create & Connect event brought together fellows, women leaders and industry professionals to mark the completion of the programme and highlight the importance of creating more inclusive pathways into Kenyaโ€™s technology sector. The gathering included professionals and leaders from KPC Foundation, NCBA, Safaricom, Loop, Spiro and Qhala.

Beyond the ceremony, the event was structured to help fellows plan beyond the programme itself. Participants completed a My Path Canvas exercise, mapping their career steps over the next five years. Structured mentorship conversations and a fireside conversation, followed by an open Q&A session, gave fellows direct access to women already working in the sector.

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CS MURKOMEN CHAMPIONS CITIZEN PARTICIPATION AS A PILLAR OF NATIONAL SECURITY

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: Ministry of Defence โ€“ KenyaBy Loise Nakae👁 49 views

Citizen participation is increasingly becoming an important component of national security, providing security institutions with grassroots insights, strengthening public trust and enabling emerging threats to be identified before they escalate. The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, on 28 September 2026 delivered a Lecture of Opportunity to participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 29/2026โ€“2027โ€ฆ

Citizen participation is increasingly becoming an important component of national security, providing security institutions with grassroots insights, strengthening public trust and enabling emerging threats to be identified before they escalate.

The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen, on 28 September 2026 delivered a Lecture of Opportunity to participants of the National Defence College (NDC) Course 29/2026โ€“2027 at the College in Karen.

The lecture, themed โ€œCitizen Engagement as a Strategic Pillar of National Security and Resilience, โ€œexplored the evolving security environment and the role citizens can play in strengthening national security, resilience and responsive governance.

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Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i task Gatanga MP Edward Muriu to draft 2027 coalition formula

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: People DailyBy David Nthua👁 29 views

Gatanga MP Edward Muriu says Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i have tasked him with drafting a coalition formula for a single 2027 presidential candidate.

Gatanga MP Edward Muriu says Gachagua, Kalonzo, Sifuna and Matiangโ€™i have tasked him with drafting a coalition formula for a single 2027 presidential candidate.

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President Ruto Continues Coast Tour, to Issue 27,000 Title Deeds in Kilifi

Published on September 29, 2026

Source: News โ€“ Capital FM KenyaBy CORRESPONDENT👁 45 views

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties. The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.โ€ฆ

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 29 โ€“ President William Ruto continues his tour of the Coastal region on Tuesday, with a packed programme of title deed issuance, infrastructure inspections and electricity connectivity projects in Kilifi and Kwale counties.

The President is expected to issue 27,000 title deeds to residents of Kilifi Town in Kilifi North Constituency as he continues his Coast tour.

Ruto will then proceed to Kwale County, where he is scheduled to inspect construction works at the Mwache Dam in Kasemeni, Kinango Constituency.

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Ruto issues 94,000 title deeds in Kwale

Published on September 29, 2026

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President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday. The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency. At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga,โ€ฆ

President William Ruto has taken another step towards addressing long-standing land and squatter challenges at the Coast, issuing more than 94,000 title deeds in Kwale County on Monday.

The President handed over more than 26,000 of the vital ownership documents to beneficiaries at Kibaoni in Lunga Lunga Constituency.

At the ceremony, title deeds were issued to residents of Lunga Lunga, Mwereni, Kanana, Mkono wa Ndugu, Gombato and Anzwani ranches. The documents form part of the 94,175 land documents that will be given out in the coming days.

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Continuity key to Emerging Starsโ€™ Tanzania triumph – Kimani

Published on September 29, 2026

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Emerging Stars head coach Anthony Kimani believes familiarity within his squad and the input of experienced coach Salim Babu were central to Kenyaโ€™s impressive start to their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign. Kenya beat Tanzania 4-1 at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, but Kimaniโ€™s focus after the first-leg victory was less on the scoreline and more onโ€ฆ

Emerging Stars head coach Anthony Kimani believes familiarity within his squad and the input of experienced coach Salim Babu were central to Kenyaโ€™s impressive start to their 2027 U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.

Kenya beat Tanzania 4-1 at Nyayo National Stadium on Monday, but Kimaniโ€™s focus after the first-leg victory was less on the scoreline and more on the preparation that allowed his players to settle quickly despite having limited time together.

The coach said continuity was particularly important ahead of the two-legged tie, with the technical team opting for players who had already shared the pitch in previous assignments, mostly in the Under-20 team.

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Babu Owino proposes electric trains to address Nairobi traffic nightmare

Published on September 28, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Faith Lagat👁 45 views

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Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has proposed introducing electric trains as part of a plan to tackle Nairobiโ€™s persistent traffic congestion, saying the hours spent on the roads hurt productivity and the wider economy. Speaking on September 28, 2026, Owino said time is a key factor of production and that delays caused by […]

Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino has proposed introducing electric trains as part of a plan to tackle Nairobiโ€™s persistent traffic congestion, saying the hours spent on the roads hurt productivity and the wider economy. Speaking on September 28, 2026, Owino said time is a key factor of production and that delays caused by […]

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