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On the Radar: Ruto to open the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair

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by Allan Kisia

News01 October 2025 - 08:27
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In Summary


  • Over 300 exhibitors from various sectors of the economy will take part in the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair 
  • National Police Service will hold a press conference on the forthcoming recruitment of police constables.
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President William Ruto will officially open the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair at the Jamhuri Showgrounds.

Over 300 exhibitors from various sectors of the economy, including international participants from China, India, Ghana, Tanzania, South Africa, Canada and Nigeria, will feature in this year’s event.

The event is recognised as one of the region’s largest trade exhibitions, showcasing innovations in agriculture, livestock, agribusiness and trade, and attracting exhibitors from across Kenya and beyond.

This year’s theme is “Promoting Climate Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth.”

 Inspector General to hold press briefing on upcoming police recruitment

The Office of Inspector General, National Police Service, will hold a press conference on the forthcoming recruitment of police constables.

The briefing will be held at NPC Embakasi ‘A’ Campus (formerly APTC Embakasi) from 10.30 am.

The 2025 Kenya police recruitment for new constables had been slated for September 2025, with a nationwide exercise announced by President William Ruto in August.

The process is primarily online through the National Police Service (NPS) portal, with applications submitted by October 9, 2025, followed by reporting for training on November 17.

NPSC has since announced that the exercise will take place between Friday, October 3, and Thursday, October 9, 2025, covering all 47 counties.

The upcoming exercise represents one of the largest police recruitment initiatives in recent years, covering nearly every sub-county across Kenya

Kindiki to host Kitui County delegation at Irunduni residence

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki will host a delegation from Kitui County at his Irunduni residence in Tharaka Nithi County

Reports indicated that up to 5,000 people will be attending the meeting with the DP.

Kindiki has been visiting the Ukambani region extensively. He has toured various parts of Ukambani, including Kitui, Makueni, Machakos, and Embu counties.

His visits involved economic empowerment engagements, community development programs, and preparing the ground for President William Ruto's planned tour of the region.

He has assured residents of equitable development and government support without discrimination, focusing on infrastructure, affordable housing, and funding key water projects.

Accountants to present a petition to EACC over SHA whistle-blower saga

The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) members will present a petition to EACC over SHA whistle-blower saga.

The auditor who discovered an alleged medical billing scam in Kenya's public health system is reported to have lost his job at SHA.

On September 2, the Health CS Aden Duale presented 1,188 files to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, together with the auditor, who was one of the team heads in the team of auditors that discovered several illegal claims.

ICPAK is the professional body established in 1978 by the laws of Kenya to regulate the Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) in Kenya. It ensures credibility, professionalism, and accountability in the accounting profession in Kenya.

Aga Khan University to host youth suicide forum

The Aga Khan University's Brain and Mind Institute (BMI), in partnership with the Science for Africa Foundation (SFA Foundation) will host the Youth Suicide Prevention Forum. 

The forum will spotlight local research, policy, and community-driven strategies to prevent suicide while reflecting on Kenya's 2023 decriminalisation of suicide, the urgent need to expand affordable, youth-friendly access to mental health services, and the persistent stigma around the issue.

The forum will convene persons with lived experience, researchers, and policymakers to generate actionable recommendations and mobilise multi-sector commitment to reducing suicide across East Africa and the continent.

The meeting will be held at the Exhibition Hall, Aga Khan University Centre, from 8.30 am.