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By Bruno Aero | Taifa News Sports Writer NAIROBI, October 25, 2026    Standard Chartered Bank has reinforced its commitment to sports development and community empowerment through the 23rd Standard Chartered Nairobi Marathon, which attracted 30,700 runners and raised Sh76 million for community programmes. The bank, the marathon’s principal organiser and title sponsor, backed this year’s edition with record sponsorship of Sh273 million, bringing together elite athletes, recreational runners and participants from more than 100 nationalities for one of Kenya’s major road-running events. On the track, Abraham Kiptum and Mercy Rotich emerged as the biggest winners, claiming the men’s and women’s 42km titles and Sh2 million each. Kiptum led the men’s race ahead of Amos Kipkemoi, who finished second, and Mark Kibiwott, who settled for third place during Sunday’s competition along Nairobi’s Southern Bypass. Rotich won the women’s full marathon as more than 400 elite athletes joined th...

By Taifa Leo Staff Writer Kasuku David  African securities exchanges have been challenged to make capital markets more accessible to small businesses, offering them an alternative source of financing to expand operations, create jobs and compete in regional and international markets. Principal Secretary for MSMEs Development Susan Auma Mang’eni said stronger partnerships between governments, business organisations and capital market institutions were necessary to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) overcome financing barriers that often limit their growth. Speaking during the opening of the Africa Commerce & Industry Summit (ACIS) 2026 at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi on Wednesday, October 14, Ms Mang’eni urged securities exchanges to go beyond traditional listing services and actively prepare small businesses to attract investment. She said MSMEs remained central to Africa’s economic development, supporting livelihoods and providing employm...

Na Mwandishi wa Taifa Leo ZAIDI ya tani 30 za taka zilikusanywa katika eneo la Roysambu, Nairobi, vijana zaidi ya 1,000 walipojitokeza kuongoza juhudi za kulinda mazingira wakati wa maadhimisho ya Siku ya Mazingira, Oktoba 10, 2026. Zoezi hilo lililoandaliwa na WeCan Academy, kituo cha mafunzo ya vijana kinachoendeshwa na shirika la International Youth Fellowship (IYF), kwa ushirikiano na Serikali ya Kaunti ya Nairobi, lililenga kuhimiza wakazi kuwajibika katika usimamizi wa taka badala ya kusubiri mamlaka husika kuchukua hatua. Washiriki walitembea kutoka makao makuu ya IYF, kando ya Barabara ya Thika, hadi kambi ya chifu wa Roysambu, ambako walipanda miche ya miti kama sehemu ya juhudi za kuhifadhi mazingira. Maryvine Nyanchoka, afisa mkuu wa mazingira wa Kaunti Ndogo ya Roysambu, alithibitisha kuwa tani 30 za taka zilikusanywa wakati wa shughuli hiyo. Idadi hiyo inaonyesha kiwango cha taka kinachoweza kuondolewa katika eneo moja kupitia ushirikiano kati ya vijana, jamii ...

Macharia David  Taifanews  Environmental features  More than 1,000 young people joined a clean-up and tree-planting campaign in Roysambu, Nairobi, on Saturday, with organisers urging residents to take responsibility for waste management instead of leaving the task to county authorities. The exercise, led by WeCan Academy in partnership with the International Youth Fellowship (IYF) and Nairobi City County, involved cleaning public spaces along Thika Road, clearing drainage channels and planting trees to mark Mazingira Day. Nairobi County Principal Environment Officer Maryvine Nyanchoka said the exercise collected 30 tonnes of solid waste, highlighting the impact of community participation in environmental conservation. “Today, as a county government, we have partnered with WECAN Academy, which is part of our stakeholders, to celebrate Mazingira Day. We are here to share experiences and give our best as a county,” Nyanchoka said. She warned that careless wa...

Macharia David  Taifanews staff writer  Kisumu was transformed into a vibrant hub of music, creativity and youth empowerment as Safaricom’s Fishermen Experience brought the lakeside city to life with three days of learning, entertainment and celebration. .       Okello Max and Ywaya Tajiri lit up the inaugural Fisherman’s Experience at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium. The event, which culminated in a packed concert at Mamboleo Stadium on Saturday, gave young creatives more than a stage to perform on—it offered them practical skills, business knowledge and opportunities to turn their talents into sustainable careers. Before the main concert, artists and industry players took part in masterclasses covering financial literacy, managing irregular income, taxation, investment, branding, digital music and monetising creative work. The creatives were also guided on accessing credit and funding to grow their businesses and creative projects. The programme then sh...

Taifanews  Education staff writer  Kasuku David  Kenyatta University is celebrating a major milestone following its recognition among leading universities participating in a prestigious global assessment that brings together higher education institutions from Kenya and around the world. The recognition is a significant achievement for the university and reflects its continued commitment to academic excellence, quality teaching, cutting-edge research, innovation, international collaboration and positive societal impact. The global recognition places Kenyatta University alongside universities from different countries that continue to contribute to the advancement of knowledge, skills development, research and innovation. Participation in such a global platform provides an opportunity for the university to showcase its achievements while strengthening its visibility and engagement within the international higher education community. Kenyatta University’s performa...