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Kenya High Commission in Pretoria offers support to nationals amid rising safety concerns in South Africa
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The Kenya High Commission in Pretoria has confirmed its full operational readiness to provide consular support to Kenyan citizens in South Africa. This advisory comes amid increasing safety concerns for Kenyans residing in or traveling to the country, particularly in light of immigration challenges and the activities of vigilante groups. The Mission assures Kenyans that it is available to assist with urgent situations, including arrests, serious illness, loss of travel documents, or being victims of violent crime. Kenyans requiring assistance are advised to contact the Mission at +27 76 177 2675 or +27 12 362-2249. The "March March Movement" has reportedly given undocumented immigrants until June 30 to leave South Africa. However, Sports and Arts Minister Gayton McKenzie has warned against planned protests and any assaults on foreign nationals. This development follows recent bilateral talks between President William Ruto and his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa on June 4, where they discussed enhancing trade and establishing a Kenya-South Africa Business Council.
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Kenya Industrial Estates KIE was named the Best Performing State Corporation at the National Productivity and Performance Conference 2026. This award acknowledges KIE's role in supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises MSMEs through affordable financing, industrial workspaces, and business advisory services. The recognition highlights KIE's contribution to Kenya's industrialization agenda and its efforts to boost manufacturing and enterprise development. Principal Secretary for the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Auma Mang'eni, congratulated KIE, emphasizing its critical role in increasing manufacturing's contribution to GDP to 20 percent by 2030. President William Ruto, speaking at the conference, stressed the importance of investing in human capital and building a productive, merit-based public service for sustainable national development. He called for continuous skills development and specialized training in research, science, and technology to keep Kenya's workforce competitive and drive national transformation. Established in 1967, KIE promotes industrialization by supporting small and medium-sized industries, particularly in rural areas, providing subsidized credit facilities and business development services.
Nairobi City County has significantly enhanced its waste management operations, increasing daily garbage collection from 1,000 tonnes to over 4,000 tonnes, and up to 6,000 tonnes during peak periods. Governor Sakaja Johnson announced the successful clearance of more than 40 major waste collection points and illegal dumping sites across Nairobi's 17 sub-counties since April 2026. This initiative, supported by partnerships with private sector entities like Zoomlion and an expanded fleet of over 100 trucks, aims to maintain Nairobi's status as Kenya's capital and economic hub. Specific clean-up efforts include the removal of 679 truckloads of waste from Kasarani, 1,170 from Embakasi East, and 1,011 from Embakasi South. To ensure long-term sustainability, the county has recruited 4,000 Green Army workers on permanent terms and plans to establish a material recovery processing facility and a 4-tonne waste transfer station as part of an integrated solid waste management system.
Must ReadThree individuals were injured at Umoja Tulwet Secondary School in Kuresoi North, Nakuru County, after area MP Alfred Mutai allegedly fired shots. Eyewitnesses reported that Mutai arrived at an empowerment program organized by Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika with numerous supporters. During a confrontation, the legislator is said to have fired shots, hitting some locals. Job Kiprono sustained a gunshot wound on his right arm, and Isaac Cheruiyot was also injured. The injured were taken to Molo sub-county hospital. Following the incident, supporters, allegedly of the legislator, set fire to a welfare bus belonging to the Ngata welfare group. Police intervened as the vehicle was completely destroyed. Security was subsequently increased at the welfare venue. Mutai and Governor Kihika have had ongoing disagreements, leading to tension at meetings within the constituency. Several leaders attended the event, including Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, Muranga Woman Rep Betty Maina, Nyeri Woman Rep Rahab Mukami, Nakuru Town East MP David Gikaria, Bahati MP Irene Njoki, and former Bomet Governor and Vice Chair of the Judicial Service Commission Isaac Rutto.