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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The inaugural MNL Africa Leadership Circle 2026 has commenced in Nairobi, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, regulators, legal practitioners, investors, development institutions and private sector executives from five continents to discuss opportunities and challenges shaping Africa’s economic future. Held under the theme “Doing Business in Kenya & Africa,” the forum is focusing on leadership excellence, innovation, sustainable development and strategic opportunities that can accelerate the continent’s growth and transformation. Participants are also exploring ways to strengthen Africa’s competitiveness, improve investment ecosystems and foster partnerships that promote long-term economic development. Opening the forum, Evelyne Mbula Nzuki, Founder and Managing Partner of MN Legal (MNL Advocates LLP), stressed the importance of aligning policy, investment and development goals across the continent. “Africa has never lacked opportunity. What it has often l...