Religious leaders have put the IEBC and other electoral stakeholders on notice to ensure Kenya’s 2027 General Election is credible, transparent and peaceful, urging institutions to embrace accountability and dialogue as preparations for the polls intensify.

Africa has made significant gains in agricultural production over the past two decades, but the progress has yet to translate into sufficient prosperity for farmers, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) says. In its 20-year Impact, Learning and Foresight Report launched in Nairobi on Monday, AGRA says farmer incomes have doubled, cereal yields have risen by about 40 per cent and farm output has roughly doubled in real terms since 2005. However, the organisation warns that the gains remain insufficient to deliver the transformation needed to meet Africa’s 2035 agricultural targets.

Excerpt East African governments have been urged to move beyond education policies and commitments and focus on delivering measurable improvements in learning outcomes, skills development and employment opportunities for young people. Speaking at the 2nd EAC Regional Education Conference in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul said the region had expanded access to education but must now focus on ensuring learners acquire relevant knowledge and skills. She warned that education systems must adapt to the changing economy, particularly as artificial intelligence transforms the workplace, and called for successful education innovations to be scaled up across the region. The conference, running from August 25 to 28, brings together education stakeholders under the theme “Transforming Education in East Africa: From Commitments to Impact, Fostering Resilience and Future-Ready Systems for Sustainable Development.”

Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi has defended the government’s crackdown on illegal LPG trade, saying enforcement will be intensified to protect the public from unsafe gas cylinders. He warned illegal LPG traders and defended EPRA officials targeted in the allegations, saying the government will not bow to political pressure or cartels involved in illicit trade.

Kenya will send 500 MSMEs from all 47 counties to the 26th EAC MSME Trade Fair in Kigali, Rwanda, with 100 NYOTA beneficiaries set to showcase products and explore regional markets.

Kenya Power has warned that the growing share of wind and solar power could threaten grid stability because of the intermittent nature of these sources. The utility says VREs account for 34% of the energy mix during peak daytime demand and 36% during low-load periods, requiring additional generation to balance fluctuations. It is calling for greater investment in baseload generation, battery storage and grid-stability measures to reduce outages and control the rising cost of electricity.

Grammy-nominated jazz artist Somi has been named Spotify’s EQUAL Africa Artist for August, highlighting her contribution to African music and storytelling.

Kenya is turning to smart grids, energy storage and digital technologies to strengthen grid stability and support the integration of more renewable power into the national electricity system.