The Pressman, Kenya

​ By Greenspan Dulo A coalition of civil society organisations has launched a campaign seeking to make food security a major issue in political parties’ and candidates’ manifestos ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Right to Food Coalition in Kenya, led by the Institute for Social Accountability (TISA) and its partners, says it will unveil a comprehensive Food Manifesto in November, outlining proposals it believes could help address hunger and improve access to adequate, nutritious and sustainably produced food. Speaking during the Zero Hunger Run, TISA Executive Director Diana Gachengo said the coalition wants Kenyans to demand clear commitments from political leaders on food security and hold them accountable for policies affecting access to food. “We will work together as a coalition to ensure that we are able to influence the manifestos that all candidates will be putting forward,” Gachengo said. She said the proposed manifesto would take into account the different challen...

​ By Greenspan Dulo September 28, 2026,  Nairobi, Kenya Kenyans sending money abroad are set to benefit from a zero-fee international money transfer campaign launched by Upesi, as the Kenyan outbound money transfer service targets more than KES1 billion in transactions by the end of the year. The campaign, which began on September 1 and will run until December 31, covers eight international payment corridors: China, Uganda, Rwanda, Tanzania, Ghana, the Philippines, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Nigeria. Upesi projects average monthly transactions of approximately KES276 million during the campaign period, with China expected to account for nearly KES150 million every month, driven by growing trade links between Kenya and the Asian market. According to Upesi Head of Treasury John Gitau, the initiative is aimed at making international money transfers more accessible and affordable for individuals and businesses. “Cross-border payments are becoming increasingly important for...

​ By Greenspan Dulo, The Pressman Kenya 27 September 2026,  Nairobi Nairobi’s marathon season gained momentum on Sunday as more than 1,000 runners turned up at Karura Forest for the Friends of Karura Anniversary Race. The event, which featured 21km, 10km, 5km and 2km races, brought together professional and recreational runners, families and members of the public for a day combining athletics, fitness and environmental conservation. The race is among the warm-up events leading to the 23rd edition of the Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which will be held on October 25 at Uhuru Gardens. After the races, participants and their families gathered at Amani Gardens for a celebration and a Berlin Marathon watch party. Joyce Kibe, Head of Corporate Affairs, Brand and Marketing at Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Africa, said the warm-up races were helping participants prepare for the main marathon while creating opportunities for runners to interact and build confidence. “The wa...

​ By Greenspan Dulo The growing entry and circulation of unregistered and counterfeit agricultural products in Kenya is threatening farmers, livestock, the environment and public health, according to aak-GROW Chief Executive Officer Joel Mutai . Mutai said the products are entering the country through porous borders and are increasingly finding their way into farming communities, leaving farmers confused about which products are genuine, registered and safe for use. He said the problem has become more complex as people involved in the illegal trade adopt sophisticated methods to avoid detection and bypass Kenya’s regulatory systems. “They are trying to use old methods, making sure that their technology is really a replica of what is in the market, and at the same time trying to bypass the regulatory mechanism and bring in products that are not approved by the Kenyan authorities,” Mutai said. He warned that some of the products may pose serious risks to the environment and human he...

​ By Greenspan Dulo 16 September 2026 President William Ruto has commissioned a new KES 1.4 billion electricity transmission project in Migori County aimed at improving power reliability and supporting economic activities in the region. The 132kV Awendo–Masaba Transmission Line, implemented by the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO), covers 28 kilometres and includes a new substation at Masaba and an extension of the existing Awendo Substation. The project is expected to improve electricity supply in areas including Migori, Isebania, Ikerege and Kehancha , with KETRACO estimating a 25 per cent improvement in power reliability during the first year of operation. According to KETRACO, the project has reduced the length of distribution lines supplying the region by delivering high-voltage electricity directly to the new Masaba Substation. This is expected to reduce the frequency and duration of power outages. Speaking during the commissioning, President Ruto said...

​ By Greenspan Dulo Nairobi, Kenya.  September 15, 2026 Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already attracting attention, with a newly formed People’s Coalition on Electoral Reforms calling for major changes to the way elections are managed. The coalition says Kenya must put measures in place before the election to ensure that every vote is properly recorded, counted, verified and protected. The group has identified five key reforms that it wants implemented before Kenyans go to the polls in August 2027. 1. No central national tallying centre One of the biggest proposals is to remove the national presidential tallying centre. The coalition argues that presidential results should be handled at the polling station and constituency levels , rather than being rechecked or altered at a central national centre. It wants the results from the 290 constituencies and the diaspora vote to be made available to political parties, candidates, the media and the public through an open and au...