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Kenya's aviation sector already punches above its weight: per IATA data, it drives roughly KSh 425 billion (about USD 3.3 billion) in economic activity 3.1% of GDP  and supports around 460,000 jobs when you count direct airline employment, supply chains, employee spending, and tourism spillovers. It moves 380,000 tonnes of air cargo annually (Kenya ranks 35th globally), underpins the country's massive horticulture and flower exports, and channels the bulk of international tourists who pour in roughly USD 1.2 billion+ in aviation-linked tourism GDP.  In a country still heavily reliant on rain-fed agriculture, tourism, and remittances, aviation is the high-multiplier artery: it connects counties, slashes logistics costs for perishables, positions Nairobi as an East African hub, and could anchor aerospace ambitions (satellites, MRO, even eventual indigenous assembly). Without efficient skies, Kenya stays a transit point instead of a value-adding node. That's the ec...

Youth leader Victor Marende yesterday convened a major consultative meeting with young people in the Korogocho Ward of Ruaraka Constituency, focusing on the critical challenges of youth unemployment and the urgent need for genuine empowerment. The gathering brought together youths from across the constituency to discuss their lived experiences and propose practical solutions. Marende, a passionate advocate for youth interests, used the platform to listen directly to the concerns of young Kenyans who, despite their education and talents, continue to face limited job opportunities. Marende is widely known for actively pushing youth agendas at both local and national levels. He is currently advocating strongly with the Government of President William Samoei Ruto for policies and programs that address youth unemployment head-on. His efforts focus on skills development, access to affordable capital for entrepreneurship, creation of sustainable job opportunities, and greater incl...

In the grand theatre of Kenyan public service, where many Principal Secretaries play the role of dignified extras shuffling papers, attending endless meetings, and occasionally issuing press statements about “ongoing reforms” one performer has stolen the spotlight with actual results.   Enter Teresia Mbaika, CBS, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development. According to the latest Kenya Track Survey (a nationwide poll that sampled thousands of ordinary Kenyans across constituencies), she has been ranked third out of 58 Principal Secretaries, scoring a solid 24 percent in perceived impact. Third place. Out of 58. In a country where government rankings often feel like participation trophies, this is the equivalent of winning silver at the Olympics while half the field is still tying their shoelaces. Let’s be honest  most Kenyans view Principal Secretaries the way they view airport security queues necessary, but...

Mary Muthoni Muriuki's Journey to the Heart of Kenya's Health System. In Kenya's public service landscape, few stories are as compelling as that of Mary Muthoni Muriuki a woman who began her career standing before students in a secondary school classroom and today stands at the helm of one of the country's most critical government departments. As the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Public Health and Professional Standards under the Ministry of Health, Muriuki's journey is a testament to resilience, purpose, and unwavering commitment to service. Roots and Early Life . Hailing from Kiambuu village of Ngiriambu location in Kirinyaga County, Mary Muthoni Muriuki was raised with values that would later define her public service career. She attended Kabare Girls High School for her secondary education , one of the region's distinguished institutions. She went on to pursue higher education with equal determination, earning a Bac...

THE VOICE THAT ECHOES: HOW VICTOR MARENDE IS BECOMING ONE OF KENYA'S MOST COMPELLING YOUNG POLITICAL FORCES. There is a particular kind of energy that surrounds certain individuals a quiet, magnetic electricity that draws people in before they have even spoken a word. Victor Marende carries that energy wherever he goes. Whether he is walking the corridors of the Siaya County Government headquarters, commanding a room full of seasoned political minds, or firing off a commentary on social media that sets the national conversation ablaze, Marende does not merely participate in Kenya's political space. He shapes it. And he is only just getting started. FROM THE LECTURE HALLS OF NAIROBI TO THE HEART OF KENYAN POLITICS. Victor Marende's story does not begin with a silver spoon or a politically connected family name. It begins with curiosity a young man from Siaya who walked into the University of Nairobi, enrolled in Anthropology, and emerged with something far more p...

Teresia Mbaika-CBS: Driving Kenya's Aviation and Aerospace sector forward.  She brings strong expertise in strategic management, public finance, and leadership to this critical role. Her department focuses on policy formulation, infrastructure development, regulatory oversight, and positioning Kenya as a leading regional aviation hub. Here are some of the key drives she is implementing in the aviation and aerospace sector: 1. JKIA Modernization Masterplan and Infrastructure Upgrades. PS Mbaika is actively involved in advancing the modernization of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Kenya’s main gateway. This includes major upgrades to terminals, runways, and facilities to handle growing passenger and cargo traffic. She has highlighted these reforms during engagements with Parliament, emphasizing their role in transforming Kenya into a competitive aviation hub. She also supports the rehabilitation and development of smaller airstrips, such as the reconstruction ...