14 h. ago Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Maino has said that Nairobi will be the host city for the first DaVinci International Film Africa Festival in 2026, a feat that will place Kenya’s cultural and creative economies on the global platform. Speaking on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the opening of DaVinci FilmAfrica in Nairobi, Maino described the event as a vibrant celebration of film, music, art, and culture. She noted that not only will the festival unify people from all walks of life but that it will also drive economic development and firmly position Kenyan talent on the international stage. The post Nairobi to Make History Hosting First DaVinci International Film Africa Festival appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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59 h. ago Now, Nairobi’s JKIA to Undergo Major Expansion, Solidifying Kenya’s Position as a Top Tourism Destination

Now, Nairobi’s JKIA to Undergo Major Expansion, Solidifying Kenya’s Position as a Top Tourism Destination  Travel And Tour World

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3 d. ago US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 12 – The United States has reaffirmed Kenya’s position as its primary partner in Africa, describing Nairobi as central to Washington’s Africa policy. US Embassy Nairobi Chargé d’Affaires Carla Benini said Kenya remains the first point of engagement for many American initiatives on the continent due to shared values in governance, rule […] The post US diplomat says Kenya retains prime spot in Africa policy amid unease over Beijing influence appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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9 d. ago Suspended: Judy Jelagat Kemboi of Kenya tested positive for performance

Suspended: Judy Jelagat Kemboi of Kenya tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs  Athletics Illustrated

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1 week ago Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments”

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on Kenyan women in the diaspora to to enter politics confidently ahead of the 2027 General Election. He invited them to stop waiting to be appointed and instead run for elective positions in a bid to help reform Kenya’s stricken political landscape. Speaking on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at a diaspora convention in Richardson, Dallas, Texas, Gachagua said the country is suffering from a crisis of leadership triggered by economic stagnation, corruption, and police brutality. He observed that Kenya requires fresh voices, especially women, to steer a new course. “For the women, as The post Gachagua Urges Diaspora Women to Run in 2027: “Don’t Wait for Appointments” appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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1 week ago KAA lists alternative access corridors to JKIA, Wilson amid CHAN road closures

NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 3 — The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has issued a passenger advisory urging travelers to plan ahead for possible delays when accessing Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and Wilson Airport due to road closures in Nairobi for the African Nations Championship (CHAN) tournament. In a statement released Sunday morning, KAA warned that […] The post KAA lists alternative access corridors to JKIA, Wilson amid CHAN road closures appeared first on The DailyMail- Kenya.

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2 w. ago Caleb Amisi: Why I’m the Only MP Who’s Never Shaken Ruto’s Hand

Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi says he has never met President William Ruto, positioning himself as an example of generational change in Kenyan politics. Speaking in a radio political talk show, Amisi said he also never met Ruto when he served as Deputy President or during the political truce that followed the handshake between Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta. He took pride as the only MP to never meet Ruto, saying young leaders must break away from what he called “outdated political habits” and set a new standard in Kenyan politics. “I stand as the only Member The post Caleb Amisi: Why I’m the Only MP Who’s Never Shaken Ruto’s Hand appeared first on Nairobi Wire.

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3 w. ago Kisumu County in Kenya Secures AfDB Grant for Lakefront Redevelopment, Aiming to its Transform the Region Now into a New Premier Eco

Kisumu County in Kenya Secures AfDB Grant for Lakefront Redevelopment, Aiming to its Transform the Region Now into a New Premier Eco-Tourism and Investment Destination  Travel And Tour World

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