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Karura Race Brings Together Over 1,000 Runners Ahead of Nairobi Marathon

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More than 1,000 runners gathered at Karura Forest on Sunday for the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race, adding momentum to preparations for the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon. The event featured 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races, attracting runners, families and members of the community for a day centred on athletics, fitness and environmental conservation. Participants later joined a family-friendly celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party at Amani Gardens. The Karura race is part of a series of preparatory events supported by Standard Chartered ahead of the Nairobi Marathon, which is scheduled for October 25 at Uhuru Gardens. Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Africa Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing Joyce Kibe said the warm-up events are designed to give runners an opportunity to assess their preparation ahead of the main race. “The warm-up races are an important part of the journey towards the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, gi...
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WildlifeDirect Demands Urgent Pesticide Reforms After 15 Elephant Deaths in Amboseli

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Wildlife conservation organisation WildlifeDirect has called for an independent investigation and 11 reforms to Kenya's pesticide regulation following the deaths of at least 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem, warning that the incident exposes a wider public health and environmental crisis. In a statement, WildlifeDirect Chief Executive Officer Dr. Paula Kahumbu said the deaths should not be viewed as an isolated wildlife tragedy but as evidence of serious weaknesses in Kenya's pesticide governance, regulatory oversight and enforcement systems. She warned that if toxic chemicals used in farming are capable of contaminating crops consumed by elephants, there are growing concerns over the potential risks to farmers, farm workers, neighbouring communities, livestock and consumers. According to preliminary investigations by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the elephant deaths have been linked to cyanide contamination associated with pesticides used on tomato farms ...
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From Government Spokesman to State House: Mwaura Bows Out After Transforming Public Communication

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Outgoing Government Spokesperson Dr. Isaac Mwaura has formally bid farewell to the Office of the Government Spokesperson, closing a nearly three-year tenure that saw the institution undergo significant expansion and modernization under the Kenya Kwanza administration. During an emotional six-hour farewell meeting at Harambee House Annex, Mwaura met with the 80-member team he led over the last 33 months and 17 days, reflecting on the office's transformation from a modest communication unit into a fully-fledged government communication institution. The meeting brought together staff from all six departments to review the office's achievements since Mwaura took over on October 5, 2023, as the fifth Government Spokesperson. Officials highlighted key milestones, including the introduction of 33 communication products designed to improve access to government information through television, radio, print and digital platforms. Among the initiatives launched duri...
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Government Spokesperson Blasts Opposition Over Tourism Boycott Calls, Defends President Ruto's Record

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The government has accused opposition leaders of undermining Kenya's economy by urging tourists to avoid visiting the country, insisting that Kenya remains a safe and attractive destination for both investors and visitors. Speaking at the Government Spokesperson's Media Centre at Harambee House Annex on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura condemned calls for a tourism boycott, describing them as unpatriotic and harmful to thousands of Kenyans who depend on the sector for their livelihoods. Mwaura said Kenya's tourism industry continues to register strong growth, with international arrivals increasing from 1.48 million in 2022 to 2.7 million under the Magical Kenya initiative and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) programme. Domestic tourism has also grown to 5.2 million travelers through the Tembea Kenya campaign, bringing the total number of tourists to about 7.9 million. He also praised Kenyans for defending the country's image after U.S.-b...
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Owalo Declares War on President Ruto as He Launches New Party for 2027

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Former ICT Cabinet Secretary and former Deputy Chief of Staff in the Office of the President, Eliud Owalo, has officially launched the People's Prosperity Party (PPP) and declared his bid for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. Speaking during the unveiling of the party's headquarters, Ustawi House, in Nairobi on Wednesday, Owalo announced that he would contest the presidency on a PPP ticket after being endorsed as the party's flag bearer. "I officially announce that I intend to seek the presidency of the Republic of Kenya on the People's Prosperity Party," Owalo said, expressing confidence that Kenyans would hand him victory in the August 2027 elections. He said a PPP government would spearhead what he described as Kenya's "third liberation" through an economic revolution aimed at delivering prosperity to all citizens under the slogan Ustawi kwa Wote. Owalo distanced himself from what he termed Kenya's "career polit...
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Somalia Marks 66th Independence Anniversary with Grand Celebrations in Nairobi

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The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Somalia in Kenya on Wednesday hosted a colorful celebration to mark the 66th anniversary of Somalia's Independence and National Unity, bringing together thousands of Somalis and distinguished guests at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The event commemorated Southern Somalia's independence from Italian colonial rule and the historic union of Northern and Southern Somalia on July 1, 1960, which led to the formation of the Somali Republic. During the celebrations, participants honored the country's founding fathers and freedom fighters while reaffirming their commitment to national unity, peace, and statehood. More than 50,000 members of the Somali community living in Kenya attended the event alongside diplomats, senior government officials from Somalia and Kenya, representatives of international and local institutions, academics, business leaders, youth representatives, and members of the Somali diaspora. The cel...
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Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura Warns Against Violence Ahead of June 25 Protests, Announces Support for Gikomba Fire Victims

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The government has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting constitutional freedoms while warning against violence and destruction of property ahead of the planned June 25 demonstrations. Speaking during a press briefing at Harambee Annex in Nairobi on Monday, Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said Kenyans remain free to assemble, demonstrate and present petitions as provided for under Article 37 of the Constitution. However, he cautioned that peaceful protests should not be hijacked by criminal elements seeking to cause chaos and economic losses. Mwaura noted that while the government recognizes the importance of public demonstrations in a democratic society, recent protests have resulted in deaths, injuries and extensive damage to businesses and public infrastructure. "The right to protest is guaranteed by the Constitution, but no one has the right to destroy property, attack others or disrupt the lives and livelihoods of fellow citizens," he said. The spokesp...
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