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Kenya's Harambee Starlets, Ntambi, Laborde Aim for Glory
Kenyan athletes are intensifying preparations for multiple international competitions. The Harambee Starlets are stepping up training for the upcoming Women's Africa Cup of Nations and will travel to France for a training camp and friendly matches against Benin and Ivory Coast in March 2026. Ugandan rally driver Oscar Ntambi has arrived in Kenya to prepare his car for the upcoming WRC Safari Rally. Kenyan skiing sensation Issa Laborde is set to represent Kenya at the upcoming Winter Olympics, carrying the nation's flag on the international stage.
Heavy Rains and Crime Disrupt Transport in Western Kenya
Heavy rains have caused significant damage to bridges and disrupted transportation networks in Migori County, Kenya. In Embu, residents of Kigumo village are facing distress as they have been unable to retrieve the body of their loved one from Embu Level 5 Hospital, prompting an investigation into claims that a body has gone missing. Residents of Ngata in Nakuru are protesting after the death of a student, carrying the body to the school. Reports continue to emerge concerning a disturbing increase in daylight robberies and violence against citizens in Nairobi.
ODM Party Politics and Opposition Campaigns
Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has publicly affirmed his unwavering loyalty to the Orange Democratic Movement, stating We don't have a party other than ODM, amid ongoing internal discussions and potential realignments. A high-stakes by-election in Isiolo East is being shaped by intense family rivalry. United opposition held a rally in Nyamira demanding a probe into Odinga's death. Opposition leaders visited Kisii to advance their campaigns ahead of the general election, with another article tracing Babu Owino's remarkable political journey from humble beginnings in a Kisumu slum to a prominent position in Kenyan politics.
Kenyan Medical Workers Strike Over Leadership Dispute
The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has announced a seven-day strike in protest of the suspension of its secretary general. This follows an earlier threat to go on strike after Dr. Iqbal Khandwalla was suspended from Coast General Hospital. The government has stated that access to new HIV prevention medication will not be universal, with specific conditions that must be met. Police in Nyeri have been granted permission to detain Sheikh Eid Ali for an additional 10 days as investigations proceed into accusations of defiling 12 children.
Coffee Trade and Regional Banking Developments
The Nairobi Coffee Exchange has launched its 2026-2030 Strategic Plan, a five-year initiative to modernize coffee trading in Kenya with the government committing to protecting farmers and increasing their income. Stakeholders within the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) are urgently calling for reforms to enhance intra-African agricultural trade, highlighting structural bottlenecks. South Africa's Nedbank has successfully secured a majority stake in Kenya's NCBA Group, marking a significant development in the East African financial sector.
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