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Edwin Abonyo, Chairman of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), hosted the media launch for the 1st International Investm...
02/02/2026

Edwin Abonyo, Chairman of the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), hosted the media launch for the 1st International Investment Conference and Trade Fair on Indigenous Knowledge Intellectual Assets (IKIA) 2026.

The IKIA 2026 initiative is a strategic effort to monetize Kenya's ancestral wisdom and integrate it into the global market.

Conference dates scheduled to take place from April 21–23, 2026.
The main conference will be held in Murang’a County.

The platform aims to connect indigenous knowledge holders with global investors to commercialize traditional medicine, food systems, and technologies.

The project has already been rolled out in 13 pilot counties, with plans to expand to all 47 counties to document and digitize cultural intellectual assets.

The launch was supported by the Council of Governors and attended by high-ranking officials, including Murang'a Deputy Governor Stephen Munania.

This initiative aligns with Kenya's Vision 2030 and the government’s focus on Heritage-Based Enterprises to drive inclusive economic growth.

Franklin Kimutai Langat, a 23-year-old final-year civil engineering student at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM)...
26/01/2026

Franklin Kimutai Langat, a 23-year-old final-year civil engineering student at the Technical University of Mombasa (TUM), has officially declared his intention to vie for the Sotik Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Elections.

Langat enters a competitive race against established political figures in the constituency:
Francis Sigei (Incumbent): The current MP and former Nairobi Provincial Commissioner. Sigei won the seat in 2022 on a UDA ticket after multiple previous attempts. Recent local discourse suggests he may face challenges due to perceived selective development and shifting political alliances within the constituency.
Eng. Dominic Koskei: The former Sotik MP who remains a significant political force. Koskei lost to Sigei in 2022 but is widely expected to attempt a comeback in 2027.

Langat has begun engaging residents and building a grassroots movement . He is positioning himself as a youthful alternative to the "old guard," banking on his engineering background and optimistic outlook to appeal to a voter base that increasingly cites track records and development as primary voting conditions.
While young, Langat is credited by some analysts as having been a significant "factor" in the next local political shifts, and he remains optimistic about defeating his more experienced rivals in the upcoming 2027 polls.

Congratulations to Kelvin Ngetich and the family of Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich on this exceptional achievement. Kelvin's a...
12/01/2026

Congratulations to Kelvin Ngetich and the family of Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich on this exceptional achievement. Kelvin's attainment of an A plain at Alliance High School is a testament to his long-standing commitment to academic excellence.
Key Highlights of Kelvin’s Journey:
Secondary Excellence: Achieved an A plain at Alliance High School, one of Kenya's premier national schools.
Primary Foundation: Previously topped the South Rift region with 424 marks at Ndanai Township Primary School.
Future Aspirations: Kelvin intends to pursue a degree in Medicine and Surgery at the university level.
A Legacy of Education:
The success is also a tribute to his father, Mr. Philip Chemwa Rotich, a retired headteacher whose career includes leadership at Kapweria Primary School and the founding of Kapchumbe Primary School.
This milestone brings immense pride to Kapkoros Village and the broader Ololmasani Ward in Narok County. We wish Kelvin the very best as he transitions into his medical studies.

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