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More than 30,000 runners to take part in 2026 edition of Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon
The 2026 Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon is set to be the largest yet, with more than 30,000 runners expected to participate. Early community runs have already begun as part of the marathon's build-up activities. Meanwhile, Kenya's young athletes are making waves internationally, returning from competitions with 11 World medals as NOCK targets the LA 2028 Olympics. In golf, Samuel Njoroge Chebe crowned champion of the sixth leg of the 2026/2027 PGK Equator Tour, while Victor Noi and June Lodukae excelled at the East Africa Junior Golf Rankings August Open. Additionally, Brianna Ngecu leads Kenya's junior golf team into the quarterfinals, and Kenya's Rugby Sevens stars prepare for the Kabebberi 7s this weekend.
President Ruto launches Beyond Vision 2030 National Conversation at KICC
President William Ruto officially launched the Beyond Vision 2030 National Conversation at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre in Nairobi, marking a pivotal moment in Kenya's development trajectory. Governor Anyang' Nyong'o of Kisumu emphasized that lessons from Vision 2030 should shape Kenya's future development strategies, while President Ruto highlighted that the long-term roadmap has provided Kenya with significant achievements in regional infrastructure, particularly paved roads and electricity access. ODM Leader Oburu Odinga stated Kenya can achieve Singapore's development level by combating corruption and government waste. A University of Nairobi student leader called on youth to drive Kenya's vision beyond 2030, emphasizing the critical role of young people in defining the nation's future.
Magadi residents urge government to resolve Tata Chemicals impasse
Residents of Magadi are urging the government to resolve the impasse with Tata Chemicals, warning that their livelihoods are at risk as the company faces potential closure. The potential shutdown threatens jobs and local businesses, while residents also report severe environmental concerns including lack of water. Separately, pastoralists in Tana River are opposing a plan to give up grazing land to investors, with communities rejecting proposals to convert their grazing areas and settlements for investment purposes. Kiambu dairy farmers are also seeking government assistance over costly animal feeds and poor livestock genetics.
Kalonzo urges swift resolution of Sudan to lift tea ban on Kenya
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has called for a swift resolution of the Sudan conflict to lift the tea ban on Kenya, criticizing the government for contributing to the decline of the tea sector. Meru tea farmers are threatening to stage protests over proposed new taxes that threaten their already struggling incomes. The tea sector faces multiple challenges including trade disruptions and increasing financial pressures on smallholder farmers.
Over 800 Mombasa nurses continue strike demanding CBA signing
Over 800 nurses in Mombasa are continuing their strike, demanding to be signed to a Collective Bargaining Agreement before returning to work. The government allocated Sh6.61 billion to pay accumulated CBA arrears for public university workers, providing some relief to that sector. In Machakos, a budget standoff continues between the county assembly and governor, with the assembly approving 50% of the proposed KSh.17.8 billion budget while Governor Wavinya Ndeti has promised to meet with MCAs to resolve the dispute.
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