Join us for the Kirinyaga Youth Summit 2026 on 22nd and 23rd May 2026 (Friday and Saturday)! ๐
Theme: Unlocking Youth Potential Through Leadership, Digital Engagement and Opportunities.
๐ Venue: Gem Resort, near Kirinyaga University Grounds
โฐ Time: 8:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
Be part of inspiring conversations, mentorship sessions, networking opportunities, innovation discussions, and transformative engagements aimed at empowering the youth and strengthening our business community.
๐ Register as a delegate via: https://t.co/BwAZys58bZ
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KNCCI participated in the 9th @KIPPRAKENYA Annual Regional Conference in Mombasa, represented by Mr. Shakir Swaleh, National Director, Stephen Osedo, Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy, @KncciMombasa County Directors and the County Manager.
Discussions focused on value chains, manufacturing competitiveness, MSME growth, AfCFTA opportunities and green industrialization. KNCCI emphasized the need for evidence-based policy, lower business costs, stronger market access and deeper collaboration with KIPPRA to inform policy formulation and implementation. #KIPPRAConference2026
The 9th KIPPRA Annual Regional Conference continued with insightful parallel sessions exploring pathways to strengthen value chains for inclusive growth in Kenya.
Discussions focused on human capital development as a foundation for resilient value chains; the role of finance in accelerating value chain development; opportunities in carbon markets and climate finance; enhancing competitiveness through value addition, diversification and market access; and inclusive, sustainable strategies to increase participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities and marginalized communities along value chains.
The sessions brought together policymakers, researchers, private sector actors, development partners and practitioners to share experiences and practical solutions aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive economic transformation.
Today, KIPPRA officially kicked off its 9th Annual Regional Conference in Mombasa under the theme: โStrengthening Value Chains for Inclusive Growth in Kenya.โ
The three-day conference brought together policymakers, researchers, development partners, private sector actors, academia, and other stakeholders to deliberate on how Kenya can unlock the full potential of its value chains to drive sustainable economic transformation.
The discussions focused on strengthening linkages across key sectors, enhancing productivity and competitiveness, promoting industrialization, expanding market access, and creating opportunities for inclusive participation, particularly for youth, women, and vulnerable groups.
Importantly, the conference will generate evidence-based insights and policy recommendations aimed at accelerating job creation, reducing poverty and inequalities, and building resilience against climate change vulnerabilities. These engagements are expected to contribute significantly to shaping policies that support inclusive development while positioning Kenya competitively within regional and global markets.
#KIPPRAConference2026 #InclusiveGrowth #ValueChains #EconomicTransformation #PolicyDialogue #KenyaDevelopment #SustainableDevelopment #ClimateAction #Industrialization #JobCreation
ANOTHER controversial Tweeter (X) blogger/ activist Ndiangui Kinyagia is missing. And the Law Society of Kenya is filing an application at the High Court to have police compelled to produce him.
Yesterday DCI officers went to his residence in Kinoo, Nairobi at around 2pm, broke into his house and carried away personal items.
They first held negotiations with his caretaker for hours before being allowed to break into his house at around 9pm.
Neighbours say the officers arrived in about 10 vehicles and camped at the house for 9 hours. They carried away two laptops, two phones, an old and current passport and a yellow fever card. They locked the house with their padlock after recording with the caretaker an inventory of the items taken.
Kinyagia 31, an IT expert was not present during the raid and the officers did not produce a court order allowing them to break into the house.
The mother says she last spoke to him on Saturday morning when his phone went off. All other calls to him have gone unanswered.
His other family members and friends say they have not heard from him since Saturday and his whereabouts are unknown.
The family reported the disappearance at Kinoo Police Station today morning and obtained an OB number. The officers at the station however indicated that they were not aware of such incidence as the DCI officers had not reported at the station before conducting the operation.
I later accompanied the family to the LSK offices where we held a meeting with the LSK president Faith and other officials and agreed to have the society move to court for further intervention.