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  Tanzania's Vice President Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi who has resigned and has quit politics-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo   August 25, 2026 Tanzania’s VP resigns, quit politics The Tanzania Vice President Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi has formally resigned after serving in that capacity nearly for one year. In a letter to the Country’s President Samia Suluhu, Dr Nchimbi says he has resigned as the Country’s Vice President. In his letter, he says he can no longer serve with optimally and with integrity. The letter says he will quit office on September 19,2026 marking his one year being in office as Tanzanian number two in command. In a statement issued today on August 25,2026, Nchimbi said his request will take effect 14 days after he completes one year in office on September 4. “I have requested that she accept my resignation with effect from 19 September 2026, which will be 14 days after the date on which I will have completed one year in office, on 4 September 2026,”...

    The Organizers of the  the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum that will be held in Rwanda in the next month of September-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo Rwanda to host the 20th Africa Food Systems Forum as over 5,000 participants expected More than 5,000 African and global leaders, policymakers, investors, scientists, entrepreneurs and young innovators from over 50 countries will converge in Kigali next month for the 20 th Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF), as the continent seeks to turn two decades of food-systems commitments into investment, jobs and measurable action. Held under the theme “Investing in Africa’s Agri-Food Systems: Nourishing Nations, Growing Jobs, Building Resilience,” AFSF 2026 will convene leaders from 31 st August to 5 th September to address how Africa can build food systems capable of feeding a growing population while creating jobs, driving economic transformation and withstanding climate shocks. The Forum comes at a critical ...

                                                 The Tusker Listening party-Photo Courtesy  By Dickson Odhiambo Base to Billboardz Artists Gear Up for Album Launch with Exclusive Listening Party The build-up to the Base to Billboardz collective album continues, as the six artists dubbed “KETEH” took over the Tusker Micro Brewery for an exclusive listening party, giving fans and industry stakeholders a glimpse of what to expect when the album, “Safari Ya Mapenzi,” drops at the end of August. The artists Muringi Matheri, Manasseh Shalom, Zawadi, Chris Barr, Njuguna and Ras Amor, performed original music they have developed through months of mentorship, songwriting, recording and performance training. The session gave guests an opportunity to experience the artists’ evolving sounds and the creative direction of the collective project ahead of its official la...

Birju Sanghrajka, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Standard Chartered Kenya-Photo Courtesy.  By Dickson Odhiambo August 20,2026 Standard Chartered Kenya Reports profit before tax of KShs 9.6 billion Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited has released its results for the period ended 30 June 2026. Birju Sanghrajka, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, said the Bank delivered a profit before tax of KShs 9.6 billion. He says their capital remains strong and the directors are pleased to announce an interim dividend of KShs 8.50 for every ordinary share of KShs 5.00 to be paid to shareholders on the register at the close of business on 10 September 2026 and will be paid on or about 24 September 2026. He says the assets under management grew by 13 per cent to KShs 343 billion compared with December 2025, reflecting continued progress in our strategy to grow, manage and protect client wealth. “This performance demonstrates the strength of our cli...

The Speaker of the County Assembly of Kisumu Elisha Oraro leaves the Assembly on Wednesday after it adopted the amendments in the Kisumu County Education and Social Protection Fund Bill 2026-Photo and Story By  Dickson Odhiambo   August 20, 2026 Ksm County Education and Social Protection Fund Bill sails through second reading The Kisumu County Education and Social Protection Fund Bill, 2026 has gone through a second reading stage successfully at the County Assembly of Kisumu. The Bill seeks to repeal the Kisumu County Education Fund Act {No 8 of 2014} and the Kisumu County Education Funds {Amendment} Act {No. 6 of 2016} to establish the Kisumu County Education and Social Protection Fund and for connected purposes. During the Committee of the whole House sitting at the County Assembly of Kisumu presided over by the Deputy Speaker Nereah Okombo on Wednesday, the Members of the County Assembly passed the amendments of some sections of the Bill during the second reading....

  Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir and M-PESA Foundation Trustee Celestine Munda during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Faraja Cancer Support Center at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo August 19,2026. Cancer Patients in Mombasa set to benefit from dedicated therapy Cancer patients in Mombasa County and its environs are set to benefit from wellness and support services with the construction of a therapy support centre at the Coast General Teaching and Referral Hospital (CGTRH). The first of its kind dedicated cancer centre, located within a public hospital, the centre seeks to address increasing demand for oncology services with specialised clinical care and therapy, necessary for patient recovery. “Our investment in infrastructure looks to address the delays of reaching, seeking and receiving health care, enabling Kenyans access health care when they need it, with dignity. Beyond availing clinical efficie...

  Part of the Ahero Interchange where a section of residents near it have complained of excess noise emanating from rumble strips-Story and Photo By Dickson Odhiambo August 19,2026 Residents next to Ahero Interchange want rumble strips re-designed to avoid excess noise The Residents of Kochogo North Sub-Location along the Ahero Interchange in Nyando Constituency have appealed to the Kenya National Highways Authority to consider re-designing of the rumbles strips to avoid what they have termed as excessive noise. The residents claim that the rumbles strips installed on the Ahero Interchange road leading from Ahero-Kisii Highway cause excessive noise and vibrations hence need to be re-designed with immediate effect. The area residents say that they had lodged a complaint with the office of the Nyanza Regional Director of Kenya National Highways Authority through a letter dated March 18,2025 and there is no response from the Authority despite receiving and acknowledging the...

  Kisumu Journalists Network{KJN} Chairman Rushdie Oudia address the press in Kisumu today following the attacks on Journalists covering a political Rally in Homa Bay-Photo and Story By  Dickson Odhiambo   August 17, 2026 Kisumu Journalists Condemns attacks on Colleagues during rally in Homa Bay The Kisumu Journalism Fraternity have shown solidarity with their colleagues who were attacked while providing media coverage to a political rally in Homa Bay County yesterday. Led by the Chairman of Kisumu Journalists Network Rushdie Oudia, the Kisumu Based Journalists  has condemned in the strongest terms possible the barbaric and unacceptable attacks on their fellow who were covering the Linda Mwananchi rally. Among those attacked while carrying out their professional duties include    Fred Ooko and Brian Ongoro both of Agence France-Presse (AFP),   Standard Media Group in Kisumu,   Nation Media Group team-Kisumu,   Ken Odiwuor — KBC Mayien...

  Kakuzi Managing Director Chris Flowers {L} with President William Ruto and Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata during the function-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo August 17,2026 Kakuzi accelerates Digital Technology adoption efforts The Kakuzi Plc has stepped up its agricultural technology (Ag-Tech) adoption strategy as part of an elaborate business development plan, the firm’s Managing Director,   Chris Flowers say.   As part of the Kakuzi Ag-Tech adoption strategy, the firm has established a fully-fledged Digital Agricultural Transformation Department to spearhead technology adoption and application across its operating fronts.   Flowers say the department, which a Digital Agricultural Transformation Manager will head, will enable the firm to accelerate Ag-Tech ventures necessary for its transition to climate-smart agriculture.   “The Kakuzi Ag-Tech journey is firmly on course and is anchored on several sustainability initiativ...

  From (L) Britam Holdings Plc Group Managing Director and CEO, Tom Gitogo; Britam Asset Managers Head of Business Development, Concepta Ayuma; and Britam Asset Managers CEO, Barack Obatsa, during the unveiling of the KidNest, a children's investment account that gives them an early start to a long-term wealth creation Path at the Britam Towers-Photo Courtesy By Dickson Odhiambo August 17,2026 New Britam Fund sets up children for financial success Britam Asset Managers has launched KidNest, a children's investment account that gives them an early start to a long-term wealth creation Path. KidNest builds a nest egg that grows steadily over time under professional management offering a simple and flexible way for parents and guardians to kickstart their children’s investment journey, with contributions starting from KES 1,000, while also helping prepare them for future life goals. While many Kenyan families save for their children's future, fewer begin investing ear...

Safaricom Employees and its Customers during the regional launch of PATA MORE Campaigns in the Large Western Kenya region-Photo Courtesy   By Dickson Odhiambo August 17,2026 Safaricom rolls out regional PATA MORE Campaigns   Safaricom today rolled out the PATA MORE campaign across the Greater Western and Nyanza regions. The regional launch was held at Misori Beach in Usenge, Siaya County, bringing together customers, partners, and local stakeholders to celebrate the campaign's expansion. PATA MORE is designed to give customers and businesses greater value from the connectivity products and digital services they use every day.   Built around the promise of more value, more convenience, and more freedom, the campaign introduces enhanced offers across data, M-PESA, devices, fibre, and business solutions. Customers will now enjoy 250MB for KES 20, valid for 24 hours, up from 150MB; 1.5GB for KES 99, valid for 24 hours, up from 1GB; and 21.5GB on the KES 1,000 mo...