The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified a crackdown on counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products following heightened public concern over unsafe alcohol being manufactured, distributed and sold in the country. According to a statement by NACADA CEO Dr. Anthony Omerikwa, the agency is working with relevant government Agencies to verify information shared by Wananchi on various platforms to ensure prompt action by the Multi-Agency teams across the country. So far the multi-agency team has arrested 11 individuals and confiscated significant quantities of counterfeit alcoholic beverages. The ten-day operation was conducted in eight sub-counties: Roysambu, Kasarani, Dagoretti North, Dagoretti South, Starehe, Lang’ata, Embakasi West and Kamukunji. “Between 20th and 31st August 2026, the multi-agency teams have combed Nairobi County, which is disproportionately affected by illicit alcohol and counterfeiting,” Dr. Omerikwa said. The operation has further exposed a range of serious compliance concerns, including counterfeit KRA excise stamps, uncoded alcoholic products, expired alcoholic beverages and counterfeit products. Dr. Omerikwa noted that NACADA is working closely with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), National Police Service and other relevant agencies to verify seized products, pursue p...
Read briefing Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after it was submitted to President William Ruto on November 16, 2023. The report reveals the service to the Kenya Police Service and the reassignment of roles and duties to various units. “The new uniform was adopted to facilitate smooth transition and integration and to avoid sibling rivalry,” the report notes. However, during nationwide hearings and consultations, police officers told the Taskforce they had not been consulted or involved before the decision to change the uniform was communicated. “Officers of NPS and the public overwhelmingly expressed their displeasure with the current uniform. Many noted that the colour and quality of the uniform does not communicate professionalism, confidence and pride in the Service. The Taskforce was informed that the new uniform had left NPS officers looking like civilian guards,” the report states. Officers overwhelmingly preferred a return to the old uniform, which they associated with professional pride. The view was also affirmed by members of the public. The Taskforce noted that appropriate and smart official attire enhances officers’ confidence and earns members of the Service the public respect required to discharge their functions. It further observed that the type of uniform worn by the NPS can influe...
Read briefing Cancer patients in Kenya are set to benefit from significantly lower medicine costs following an agreement between the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) and US pharmaceutical company Pfizer. In a statement on X, President William Ruto said the agreement, signed under Pfizer’s Accord for a Healthier World programme, will reduce the cost of medicines used to treat several cancers by more than seven times. The announcement follows a meeting between Ruto and Pfizer Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Albert Bourla at State House, Nairobi. The affected cancers include breast, stomach, colon, lung, prostate and oesophageal cancers, as well as leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. In some cases, the cost of treatment will drop from as high as Ksh1 million to less than Ksh50,000 per treatment cycle. Ruto said the reduced prices will also make the Ksh800,000 cancer treatment package under the Social Health Authority (SHA) adequate to cover treatment without requiring patients to make additional payments. “The impact of the agreement between Pfizer and the Kenya Medical Supply Authority (KEMSA) – titled Accord for a Healthier World – will make the Ksh800,000 Social Health Authority (SHA) cancer package fully adequate without additional cost to patients,” he stated. The agreement will also allow Kenya to access newer cancer medicines without the current 10-year waiting period,...
Read briefing East African Breweries Limited (EABL) has released a list of authorised distributors across the country, outlining the trusted channels through which consumers and retailers can access its products. According to a statement, the list has been released under the company’s “Committed to Quality, Delivered Through Trusted Channels” campaign, covers authorised distributors operating in different regions of Kenya. EABL said the move is aimed at helping consumers, retailers and other customers identify legitimate distribution channels and protect the quality, safety and authenticity of its products. The published list is organised according to regions, including Nairobi Metropolitan, Mountain and Upper Eastern, Coast and Lower Eastern, Rift Valley, Lake and other areas. In Nairobi, the listed distributors include Mega Shara Limited, Oresdy Investments Ltd, Tawa Company Ltd, Shujaa Distributors Ltd, Simba Wholesale, Delta Point Ltd, Poky Brothers Ltd, Nganga Wholesale and several other authorised distributors. The list also includes distributors serving the Mountain and Upper Eastern region, as well as authorised distributors operating along the Coast and Lower Eastern corridor. For the Rift Valley, EABL has listed distributors serving areas including Nakuru and other parts of the region, while the Lake Region list includes distributors operating in western Kenya. The company said its...
Read briefing Communities in Wajir County have been urged to accelerate the registration of their land to protect it from land grabbing, irregular allocation and exclusion from decisions affecting natural resources. Kenya Land Alliance (KLA) Chief Executive Officer Faith Allube says many pastoralist communities remain unaware that some of their land has already been gazetted, denying them an opportunity to take part in processes aimed at securing their tenure rights. Speaking in Wajir during a community engagement on land rights, Allube said six sub-counties in the county have been gazetted, yet residents in three of the areas visited by KLA had no knowledge of the development. “Most of the community members who are right-holders have no idea what is happening at county level, what has been designated as registered land, and how can they then take their place at the table and in policy action spaces,” she said. Allube said Wajir had one of the largest areas of community land in Kenya, but registration remained significantly behind because of historical marginalisation, limited resources, inadequate awareness and challenges associated with pastoralist lifestyles. According to her, he the assumption that pastoralists could not register land because of their nomadic way of life had contributed to delays in securing community land rights. “Wajir is among the counties that have taken a while to u...
Read briefing Education stakeholders in Kenya are emphasising the need to instil virtues among the youth as the only solution to curb the rising cases of unrest and disciplinary issues in learning institutions and communities at large. Speaking during the 2nd African Regional Conference at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Higher Education PS Beatrice Inyangala highlighted the critical role played by learning institutions in shaping the youth. “Education institutions are such a prominent context of character development, second only to home culture in shaping children’s values and character traits. In educational leadership, leaders need to model and manifest character virtues such as noble purpose, forgiveness, humility, integrity, gratitude, empowerment and empathy, “Said the PS She called on tertiary education faculties to promote and model continuous development of their characters as well as that of their followers -faculty members, support staff and students. “We need to speak about the character of our education institutions- the character of our college or character of our university. In this sense, the character of moral education literature often invites us to think of the character of an institution as its culture, climate, or ethos. When planting a seed, one tries to create around it the conditions in which that seed can flourish, such as adequate fertiliser,...
Read briefing Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-Kenya) leader Eugene Wamalwa has demanded the cancellation of the controversial police uniforms tender. Speaking in Kwale County during a church service at PAG Diani and the opening of a DAP-Kenya office in Kinondo, Wamalwa claimed the multi-million-shilling contract was designed to benefit individuals within government. Wamalwa argued that the country is demanding meaningful police reforms, rather than new uniforms, and called on the government to prioritise better remuneration for police officers. The former Cabinet Secretary also criticised the government over what he termed punitive taxation of traders, condemning the use of tear gas against Nairobi traders who were protesting against the high taxes. Wamalwa further condemned attacks on Linda Mwananchi leaders James Orengo and Babu Owino in Migori, calling for political parties and formations to be allowed to campaign freely and peacefully across the country ahead of the 2027 General Election. The post Wamalwa takes aim at police uniform tender, taxes appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission not to be intimidated or blackmailed by politicians who have sensed defeat but discharge its duties according to the Constitution and existing laws. Prof. Kindiki said the electoral agency is mandated by law to carry out its roles without favouring anyone either in government or opposition. Speaking on Sunday when he attended an Interdenominational Church Service and fundraiser for 22 churches at Kipsamoo School Grounds in Kapseret Constituency, Uasin Gishu County, the DP told the opposition to develop an agenda to present to Kenyans instead of attacking IEBC. “IEBC does not vote. Look for a manifesto and sell it to Kenyans who will make a decision. In 2022, if IEBC didn’t stand firm, politicians would have interfered with its work and plunge the country into chaos,” DP said. The DP said the government is not looking for favours from the electoral agency as they have faith it will discharge its mandate according to the Constitution and the respective laws. Further, he stated that President Ruto’s impressive development record spanning roads, electricity, education, health, agriculture and other key sectors will get him reelected not favours from the independent electoral agency. “We have faith in our institutions. We don’t want them to favour the government or the opposition. They sho...
Read briefing Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has told the Opposition to stop interfering with the IEBC, saying political leaders must respect the independence of the electoral institution. “You see someone talking about the IEBC. He wants to be the contractor, candidate, and referee at the same time,” the CS said. Urging opposition leaders to stick to their lanes, Murkomen expressed concern over what he termed a lack of clear ideas, policies, and an agenda among Opposition leaders, including young politicians. “I’m surprised to see young people of my age campaigning and saying that a manifesto is not important,” he said. He went on: “There has never been an Opposition that is as poor in ideas and policies as what we have right now.” Murkomen defended President Ruto’s development record, maintaining that it is the best in the country’s history. “They want to challenge President Ruto, whose track record is second to none,” he said. Murkomen spoke at Kapsamoo in Kapseret, Uasin Gishu County, when he accompanied Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki at an interdenominational service and a fundraising drive towards infrastructure development for 22 churches. The DP echoed the CS’s sentiments, challenging the Opposition to present a clear manifesto and compete with the Government on the basis of ideas, policies, and development track record. “I want to ask those who want to compete...
Read briefing Women across the country have been urged to step up and actively compete for political leadership in the 2027 General Election. The call was made in Mulukhoni Village, Samia Sub-County, where Ambassador Josephine Ojiambo challenged women to venture into political spaces and compete for leadership positions traditionally dominated by men. Speaking after meeting Samia elders to seek their blessings, Ojiambo said increased representation of women in leadership would help reshape the country’s political landscape and advance issues affecting communities. According to Professor Julia Ojiambo, her daughter is ready to take up the leadership mantle and has now turned to Samia elders for their blessings ahead of the 2027 General Election. Her sentiments were echoed by Lydia Nasubu, Vice Chairperson of the Samia Women Achievers Alliance, who called for more women to take up leadership positions and use their influence to drive development and support community empowerment. Ambassador Josphine is eyeing for Funyula parliamentary seat in the 2027 elections. The post Women urged to take active roles in leadership and politics appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say. “The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way,” Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. “Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear.” The force told Swiss media that the shooting took place near a horse racing track in Schachen, Aarau, some 46km (29 miles) west of Zurich. A rave was scheduled to take place in the area into the early hours of Sunday. An area around the racing track, the town’s swimming pool and sports field has been cordoned off, with the public urged to stay away. A large contingent of officers has also been deployed beyond Aarau “as a precaution”, police said. The post Manhunt after one killed and five injured in Swiss shooting, police say appeared first on KBC Digital.
Read briefing Kenya is stepping up efforts to expand access to clean and affordable energy, particularly in communities that remain underserved by the national electricity grid. Civil society and faith-based organisations are now calling for greater transparency in financing for decentralised renewable energy, saying investments must reach households, schools, health facilities, farmers, and small businesses that need reliable power. Access to reliable and affordable energy remains a challenge for many communities, particularly in areas where connection to the national grid is limited, or electricity costs remain high. The Kenya Climate Change Working Group says the transition to clean energy presents an opportunity to change this, but financing must be directed to projects that deliver tangible benefits at the community level. Through the Energy Advocacy Project, the Kenya Climate Change Working Group, with support from Christian Aid, is assessing financing by the African Development Bank for decentralised renewable energy projects in Kenya. The call for greater investment comes as counties explore renewable energy alternatives to reduce their dependence on the national grid and cut electricity costs. The Kenya Climate Change Working Group says financing decisions will ultimately determine whether the transition benefits communities beyond the major urban centres. The guide provides a pract...
Read briefing The FKF Premier League for the 2026/2027 season is set to commence on Monday, 31st August, following a High Court decision on Friday that cleared the way. The newly promoted team, 3K, will face Mara Sugar at Moi Stadium in Embu, with the match scheduled to start at 3 PM. At the same time, Mathare United will compete against APS Bomet at the Police Sacco Stadium. On 1st September, Tusker FC will begin their season with an away match against Ulinzi Stars at the Ulinzi Sports Complex, also starting at 3 pm. Meanwhile, the National Super League champions will host Kenya Police at the Green Stadium in Awendo. Titleholders Gor Mahia will begin their season at Nyayo Stadium, facing Murang’a Seal in Tuesday’s last match. Three more games are lined up on Wednesday as Kenya Commercial Bank will head to Police Sacco Stadium to meet Nairobi United, Shabana will take on Posta Rangers at Wang’uru Stadium, and AFC Leopards will wrap up the round one fixtures playing Bandari FC at the Ulinzi Sports Complex. In a decision that resolved weeks of uncertainty, the High Court in Murang’a has gave the Football Kenya Federation (FKF) the green light to start the 2026/27 Premier League season. Justice Dorah Chepkwony ruled that the season should begin temporarily under the 2019 FKF Rules, while the disputed 2025 regulations remain on hold as the ongoing petition questioning their validity is addressed...
Read briefing I recall a time when the face of tobacco addiction in Kenya was unmistakable. It belonged to an adult, often a man, with a cigarette dangling from weathered fingers. The harm was visible, the villain well-known. Today, the face of addiction has shifted, and it is far more difficult to recognise. It belongs to a teenager scrolling through TikTok after school, captivated by a sleek device held by their favourite influencer. We are witnessing a silent epidemic, one where novel tobacco products are driving young Kenyans into early nicotine addiction, fueled largely by the very screens we cannot seem to put down. Recent data confirms what many parents fear. While traditional smoking rates have declined to 9%, a new generation is being hooked on products that look more like USB drives than instruments of addiction. The 2024 NACADA survey on university students reveals that 12% currently use tobacco products, with 5.8% using e-cigarettes and 4.2% using nicotine pouches. Among adolescents aged 10-17, these numbers are rising, with children as young as six trying nicotine pouches and nine experimenting with e-cigarettes. The numbers alone are chilling, but the real story is how these products arrived in the hands of our children. If you want to understand why this crisis is accelerating, look no further than your phone. The tobacco industry has masterfully exploited a regulatory blind s...
Read briefing Conservationists drawn from Kenya and China are exploring new ways to deploy new technology in a bid to protect biodiversity. During the just concluded China-Africa Biodiversity Conservation Exchange and Training Course & “Eagle City” Global Exhibition, experts said real-time tracking of animals has enabled protection of animals, migratory routes and reduced human wildlife conflict. According to Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) researchers, Lions in Maasai Mara are fitted with GPS collars to track their movements in real time. This enables early warnings to be delivered to local communities when lion prides approach human settlements. KWS said the measure educes livestock losses and prevents retaliatory killings of lions, achieving harmonious coexistence between humans and wildlife. Stephen Kenta, Rhino and Cheetah Expert of Mara National Reserve, shared technology-backed rhino conservation practices. Kenya said a smart conservation command centre has been established. Rhinos wear geo-tagged ear tags that trigger automatic system alerts when the animals approach reserve boundaries. Infrared cameras also help document more wild rhino individuals. Deputy Director-General of Chongqing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau Liu Ming presented Chongqing’s progress in urban biodiversity governance, migratory raptor conservation and public engagement. He noted that Chongqing has enforce...
Read briefing The Government will invest Ksh4 billion in a new smart city in Malaba, Busia County, President William Ruto has announced. The President explained that the smart city, which will have 2,000 affordable housing units and other amenities, will create jobs and business opportunities for the residents, and attract investors to the border town. “We will build a smart city in Malaba so that it starts looking better and stops looking like a shopping centre,” he said. Addressing a delegation of grassroots leaders from the Iteso community at the Eldoret State Lodge, Uasin Gishu County, on Saturday, President Ruto said the Government has allocated Ksh18 billion to Busia County for the construction of affordable houses, modern markets and university and college student hostels, “Nationally, the Affordable Housing Programme has so far employed 1.1 million people, including architects, quantity surveyors, mechanical engineers, plumbers, carpenters, electricians and masons, among others,” he said. On the 1.5 per cent Housing Fund paid by employees and employers to support the Affordable Housing Programme, the President said public servants have not suffered financial loss because they have benefited from a 10 per cent salary in recent years. The President commended leaders from Busia County for educating the residents on the need to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), saying 449,...
Read briefing The Government has unveiled a new uniform for General Duty officers of the Kenya Police Service, following consultations with police officers and members of the public in 2023 and recommendations by the Presidential Taskforce on Police Reforms. Speaking during the pass-out parade of recruits at National Police Training College, Kiganjo, Nyeri County, President William Ruto noted that the graduating officers at the police college, will be the first to wear the new uniform, which will be progressively rolled out to General Duty officers across the country from next week. “The graduating officers will be the first to wear the new uniform. It will then be progressively rolled out to General Duty officers throughout the country, effective next week,” Ruto said. The Administration Police Service and the General Service Unit will retain their current operational uniforms. The Head of State clarified that the changes respond to concerns raised by officers over the quality and sustainability of previous uniform and its impact on professional identity noting that noted that a uniform alone does not create professionalism, which is ultimately defined by character, discipline, training and conduct. “We appreciate that a uniform does not necessarily create professionalism. Character, discipline, training, and conduct do. But the Government has listened because the identity, comfort, morale,...
Read briefing President William Ruto has said that the new police uniform is a product consultation between police officers, members of the public as contained in the National Police Reform Taskforce chaired by retired Chief Justice David Maraga. Speaking at the National Police College Main Campus in Kiganjo, Nyeri County, President Ruto said police officers raised legitimate concerns over the current deep blue uniform officially introduced in 2018. He said that the officers questioned the quality, suitability and effect on professional identity necessitating the switch. “The graduating officers will be the first to wear the new uniform,” President Ruto said. It will then be progressively rolled out to general duty officers throughout the country effective next week, he said. Notably, the Maraga Report also gave special consideration to expectant police officers by introducing– for the first time–maternity uniforms. Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the new uniform as a product of public participation, saying: “This change follows consultation with police officers and the public in 2023 as well as recommendations for the Presidential Taskforce.” “The Taskforce you established recommended that the National Police Uniform need to be changed. The uniform you launched today is a result of rigorous public participation and the police officers themselves chose their uniform,”...
Read briefing As online betting continues to grow across Africa, experts have called for the standardisation of self-exclusion systems in the gambling industry. This following presentation of a proposal to develop clear standards for self-exclusion as a key tool for protecting people from gambling-related harm was presented during the 32nd General Assembly of the African Organisation for Standardisation (ARSO), held in Kenya from August 24 to 28. The event which was organised in partnership with Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), attracted experts on standardisation, delegates, industry leaders and policymakers from across the region and around the world aimed at driving continental trade integration under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) for which the Kenyan government is at the forefront. The gambling industry was introduced as a new track among the regular industries that have traditionally been subjected to standardization over the years. Africa has the youngest population on the planet and online gambling is accelerating very quickly, creating space for inappropriate integration of payments, games testing, platform integrations, operators’ oversight and also player protection. Dr Margaret Carran of St George’s, University of London, and Šimon Vincze, Head of Sustainable and Safer Gambling at Casino Guru, presented proposals under the Self-Exclusion Standards Project, whic...
Read briefing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has cautioned politicians against attacking the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) saying attempts to dictate how the electoral body procures technology and other election materials could undermine confidence in the 2027 General Election. Speaking at Marenyo Market in Butere Constituency, Kakamega County, Mr. Wetang’ula appeared to respond to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent allegations that IEBC had designed a tender to favour South Korean technology firm Miru Systems Co. Ltd and that the procurement could facilitate manipulation of the 2027 polls. Gachagua, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader, has alleged that the outcome of the tender for the Integrated Elections Management System (IEMS) had been predetermined in favour of Miru Systems. He has also questioned the specifications contained in the tender, arguing that they were tailored to the company. IEBC has rejected the allegations, saying the procurement process is open and transparent and that no company has been awarded the contract. IEBC chairman Erastus Ethekon said the process was still at an early stage and challenged those making the allegations to provide evidence. He urged the commission to remain firm and conduct its work independently, while asking politicians to allow it to discharge its constitutional mandate without inte...
Read briefing Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) expects to boost power supply and ensure reliability after energizing the 132kV Nanyuki-Isiolo transmission line. KETRACO Acting Managing Director Kipkemboi Kibias said the project which kicked off in 2012 will enhance power reliability and stability in Isiolo, Meru, Laikipia and the wider Upper Eastern region. “The journey of this project started in 2012, and despite the challenges, we are happy that today the people of Nanyuki, Isiolo and, by extension, the people of Nyeri, can finally see this long-awaited project come to fruition,” said Kibias. KERACO backs the line to unlock new opportunities for economic growth and investment in the region, while providing the transmission capacity needed to support rising energy demand and future development. The project comprises of 132kV 72km single-circuit transmission line from Nanyuki to Isiolo, construction of a new 132kV substation at Isiolo, and expansion works at the existing Nanyuki substation. “We are in the process of finalizing projects that had stalled while also pushing forward with new projects. For the Mount Kenya region, this is one of the most consequential transmission lines, but KETRACO is not stopping there. We want to realize the project that was initially started, connecting Loiyangalani, Marsabit and Isiolo, which will further boost voltage in the region,” he added...
Read briefing The Kenya Meteorological Service Authority is calling for maximisation of productivity during the expected heavy rainfall driven by the El Nino phenomenon during the short rains season of October, November to December. The Weatherman says the climate variabilities caused by both the El Nino phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean coupled by the evolving Indian Ocean Dipole could see the country receive heavy rainfall during the season. “The short rains season of October, November to December, is an important rainfall season in the counties of; Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Marsabit, Isiolo, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Makueni, Kitui Taita Taveta, Machakos counties and parts of Kajiado and Tana River “where it contributes to over 40% of the total annual rainfall,” said Deputy Director of Kenya Meteorological Service Authority (KMSA) Charles Mugah. The Weatherman in the forecast released at the 13th National Climate Outlook Forum (NCOF13), indicates that the rains are set begin in the counties of Nandi, Kakamega, Vihiga, Bungoma, Siaya, Busia, Baringo, Nakuru, TransNzoia, Uasin-Gishu, Elgeyo Marakwet, West-Pokot, Kisii, Nyamira, Kericho, Bomet, Kisumu, Homabay, Migori and Narok in September to January 2027. The statement read by the Deputy Director indicates that, the counties of Nyandarua, Laikipia, Nyeri, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Kiambu, Meru, Embu, Tharaka-Nithi and Nairobi will begin to receive thei...
Read briefing The Alcoholic Beverages Association of Kenya (ABAK) has called for stronger enforcement measures against counterfeit alcohol amid growing consumer concerns over product authenticity and quality. ABAK Chairperson Kui Kinyanjui said counterfeit alcohol circulating in the market poses risks to consumers and undermines legitimate businesses, urging coordinated efforts to disrupt illegal trade networks. “Kenyan consumers deserve the assurance that the products they purchase are genuine, safe and sourced through legitimate channels,” Kinyanjui said. She urged the government to strengthen market surveillance, border controls and product traceability to prevent counterfeit and non-compliant alcoholic beverages from reaching consumers. “The need for more enhanced collaboration among regulators, enforcement agencies, industry stakeholders and retail trade has never been more important to strengthen market surveillance, improve traceability mechanisms, and protect consumers from illegal and non-compliant products,” Kinyanjui stated. She also also advised consumers to purchase alcohol only from authorised distributors, licensed retailers and reputable outlets. Kinyanjui called upon the government to invest in intelligence-led enforcement and stronger border controls to safeguard product integrity and consumer confidence. The association’s concerns come amid recent online discussions and co...
Read briefing The InteRussia international fellowship programme, “Professional Training for Drama and Film Actors”, has begun in Moscow. The programme involves 14 young actors from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, India, Egypt, Türkiye, South Africa, Malaysia, China, and Ethiopia. The training will run until 3 October 2026. The programme includes practical classes in acting, stage speech and movement; the study of Konstantin Stanislavsky’s system and Vsevolod Meyerhold’s biomechanics; meetings with Russian actors and cultural figures; and visits to the Moscow Art Theatre, the Bolshoi Theatre, the Stanislavsky Museum and other cultural venues. The opening ceremony for the training programme took place at the Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS). Marina Kiryushkina, Acting Rector of GITIS, explained that over the course of six weeks, participants would be immersed in the rich tradition of Russian theatre. “We are delighted to see interest in Russian psychological theatre growing year on year, and we are ready to share this experience with colleagues from all over the world,” she remarked. Lyana Dymova, Academic Programmes Coordinator at the Gorchakov Fund, encouraged participants to make the most of the fellowship, not to be afraid to ask questions and to try new things. “InteRussia is not just about classes. It is an opportunity to see Russian theatre from the inside, to meet colleagues from...
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