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  By Maximilla Wafula, Nairobi, March 2026   The Coca-Cola Company has officially launched its vibrant ‘Coke with Meals’ campaign in Kenya, marking a fresh push to connect the iconic beverage with everyday dining experiences across the country. The campaign celebrates the simple yet powerful moments shared over meals whether it is a quick lunch with friends, street food after work, or a family dinner at home. At its core, the initiative highlights how a chilled Coca-Cola enhances not just the taste of food, but also the joy and connection that come with shared meals. Speaking during the launch, Monique Katana, Director of Frontline Marketing at Coca-Cola, emphasized the brand’s long-standing relationship with Kenyan consumers. She noted that food remains a strong cultural connector, bringing people together across generations and backgrounds. “Coca-Cola believes in the magic of shared meals. Through this campaign, we celebrate ‘A Recipe for Magic’ where great food, un...

By Maximilla Wafula NAIROBI, Kenya (April 2, 2026) In a move described as "breathing life into the Constitution," the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) has officially launched the national rollout of Values-Based Education (VBE). The initiative aims to ensure that the Kenyan education system produces not just academic experts, but ethical, responsible, and integrity-driven citizens. The launch, held in Nairobi, follows a successful pilot program conducted across 19 counties, involving 79 schools and over 3,000 learners. Speaking during the historic event, KICD leadership emphasized that values are a foundational pillar of the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) and a core requirement under the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. "If we produce professionals and experts who miss out on values, then we are not doing justice to our country," noted the KICD representative. While the rollout of CBC has previously focused on curriculum designs and textbooks, t...

  Platinum Sponsor Safaricom PLC cements its leadership in diversity and inclusion, emerging as a top winner at the 8th DIAR Awards.   By Maximilla Wafula NAIROBI, KENYA: The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) was bathed in a glow of prestige and celebration this past Friday as the 8th Edition of the National Diversity and Inclusion Awards & Recognition (DIAR Awards) took center stage. The gala dinner, themed "Awarding Inclusion, Equity, Impact & Sustainability Champions," brought together a powerful assembly of government agencies, corporate giants, and grassroots trailblazers dedicated to breaking barriers in Kenyan society. At the pinnacle of the evening’s corporate recognition, Safaricom PLC emerged as the crown winner, cementing its status as a Platinum Sponsor and a leader in institutionalizing equality. The telecommunications giant was lauded for its transformative "44-50-50" model , achieving 44% representation in management and...

    Prof. Elijah Songok, Ag. DG KEMRI speaks in Nairobi on the critical role of vaccines in combating antimicrobial resistance. By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, March 27, 2026 . As Kenya grapples with a rising tide of drug-resistant "superbugs," a consortium of leading medical experts has issued a clarion call to shift the national strategy from treatment to prevention. Speaking at the launch of a landmark policy brief titled “The Value of Vaccines to Address Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in Kenya,” hosted by the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), members of a specialized Technical Working Group warned that the country is running out of effective antibiotics. The solution, they argue, lies in a "life-course" approach to vaccination, protecting Kenyans from birth to old age. Prof. Elijah Songok, Ag. Director General and CEO of KEMRI characterized AMR as one of the greatest threats to modern medicine. In Kenya and throughout the continent, AMR is no longer a di...

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PS Elijah Mwangi leads the Senate Committee in a progress inspection of the Talanta Sports City (Raila Amolo Odinga Stadium) By Maximilla Wafula  NAIROBI, KENYA – The Principal Secretary for Sports, Mr. Elijah Mwangi, today hosted the Senate Committee on Transport, Roads, and Housing for a comprehensive inspection tour of the Talanta Sports Stadium (Raila Amolo Odinga International Stadium). The visit was aimed at auditing the progress, procurement standards, and the ultimate delivery timeline of the landmark project. The Senate Committee joined PS Mwangi at the Talanta grounds following their earlier morning investigations at Wilson Airport. The joint delegation conducted a walk-through of the site to assess the service levels attained so far in the stadium’s development. Speaking during the tour, the Committee expressed satisfaction with the physical work done by the contractors, who comprise a specialized team from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and the Ministry of Sports. ...