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Why Kenya wants embassies turned into trade engines

Kenya has launched two digital trade platforms designed to turn African embassies into commercial hubs.

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E-mobility powering earns Kenya Power Sh190.8m in revenue

A total of 8.4 million units (kWh) of electricity were used in powering electric vehicles in 2025, an indication that more Kenyans are increasingly embracing electric mobility (e-mobility).

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733 top KCSE performers selected to join Equity leadership programme

A total of 733 top KCSE performers have been selected to join the 2026 Equity Leaders Programme and will report to Nairobi for a two‑week induction before internship placement.

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Report indicts African Union for failing to prevent, resolve conflicts

In Africa, conflict-driven fatalities, displacement and economic destruction have reached staggering levels and are surging.

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Standard Group, India forge strong media links

High Commissioner stresses media’s role in deepening bilateral understanding with upcoming initiatives focusing on technology, innovation and professional media linkages.

By 11 days ago

Artificial Intelligence to transform safety in Kenya's mining sector

Artificial intelligence can be used to engineer intelligent systems that predict and control hazards before disaster strikes, rather than reacting after lives are lost.

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Nature can't wait: Regional leaders urge rapid eco-system restoration

Regional leaders and experts have called on countries to accelerate efforts to restore degraded ecosystems.

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PCEA demands action on health, education woes

The Presbyterian Church of East Africa has called on President William Ruto to urgently address persistent problems undermining Kenya’s health and education sectors.

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Fund crosses Sh1b in assets under management

The milestone positions Mansa-X as Kenya’s largest special Collective Investment Scheme (CIS) with diversified offerings in the region.

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Survey: Towels, bathrobes and toiletries most stolen by visitors in hotel rooms

Towels rank first among items hotel guests steal when checking out.

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Mandela's grandson challenges African leaders to serve, not oppress

Ndaba Mandela said leadership should be rooted in service rather than personal ambition or power.

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Lessons Nairobi can learn from UAE on managing transport and housing

Along the streets or pavements are trees and plants of various species. In some places, trees are surrounded by concrete seating spaces. 

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Prof Siamba, DVC with zero-tolerance for waste bows out

Many Kenyans, including politicians, mourned the death of Prof Donald Namasaka Siamba, calling it a significant loss to the education sector, Bungoma County, and the nation.

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Bus project to bridge digital divide among public primary school students

Public primary school learners in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties are set to benefit from a new mobile digital learning initiative.

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Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentives

Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho told American investors that Kenya is endowed with various minerals and has put up a relevant regulatory framework to spur investment.

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Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad

Two fwo families are now appealing for government intervention to repatriate the bodies of their kin stuck abroad.

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Harmful investments outpacing nature protection, UNEP warns

Nature-based Solutions include greening urban areas to reduce heat-island effects, embedding nature into road and energy infrastructure, and producing emissions-negative building materials.

By 19 days ago

Father of watchman killed in South C building collapse cries for help

Galgalo, 30, was one of two security guards killed while manning the building.

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Calls for stronger regulations to phase out lead in paints grow louder

There is a need to have stronger regulations and collaborative efforts to phase out lead in paints in Africa and the world.

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Copenhagen and Zurich named best livable cities

European cities dominate the rankings, taking seven of the top 10 spots for balancing quality of life with safety.

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How Africa's green energy boom is stalled by ageing power grids

Despite huge renewable potential, Africa’s grid infrastructure is characterised by under investment, fragmentation, and technical difficulties, leaving millions without dependable electricity.

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EAC launches first regional framework to strengthen pandemic preparedness

The instrument is designed to strengthen collective action against public health emergencies across the eight EAC Partner States.

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Doctor AI: A clinical tool helping medics

A health informatician and general medicine and surgery by profession, Dr Muragijimana said he came up with the idea of the application in 2019.

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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way

Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.

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Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa

Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa during a sideline event at the ongoing World Future of Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi,

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KETRACO energises the Mariakani substation, eases pressure on the Coast's power network

Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has today energised the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation.

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Record 11 current and former MPs died in 2025, three in one month of February

The year 2025 will go down as one of the darkest in history that took away many Kenyan political leaders.

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Kenya Airways redeploys second Embraer plane after repair to meet festive season demand

The planes have a capacity of carrying 241 passengers with 96 business and 145 in the economy class.

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Jay Z and Beyonce, Messi hold largest real estate portfolio among celebrities

Beyoncé and Jay Z own seven properties worth $500 million (Sh64.4 billion), making them the biggest celebrity investors in real estate.

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Thome estate residents protest new highrise property developments

They said the estate is a low density and controlled development one, where highrise developments are not allowed.

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Kenya Railways adds extra Madaraka Express service to ease holiday travel

The train departs Nairobi Terminus at 9:40 a.m, arriving at Mombasa Terminus at 3:35 p.m carrying 1,200 passengers.

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Kenya ranks poorly in digital quality of life and AI development as Finland, US top

Kenya ranks lower in artificial intelligence than 69 per cent of the countries analysed, with 83 countries above.

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Diaspora Kenyans seek 16 parliamentary seats, online voting in 2027 polls

They want the Elections Act repealed to establish approximately 15 diaspora constituencies mapped to global regions.

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Christmas comes early for Naivas Kikwetu winners

Naivas Supermarkets has started rewarding its customers with prizes in the ongoing Naivas Kikwetu promotion during this festive season. 

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Nairobi, Kiambu building plan approvals revenue drops on low construction activity

Nairobi County recorded the lowest earnings from building plan approvals between January to October this year, underscoring reduced construction in the city.

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Shelter Afrique gets new board

Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has announced the election of Lionel Zinsou as chairman of the board and Said Athman Mtwana as vice chairman.

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Boost for women in creative economy after new incubation funding deal

In partnership with GIZ, the Kenya Film Commission is deepening its longstanding commitment to championing women’s leadership in film.

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Media must be part of Kenya's fight against money laundering, expert says

The expert also revealed that politicians are the biggest culprits in money-laundering, due to the large amounts of money they handle.

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Inside Jirongo's 'Savage Politics': The YouTube platform that kept him politically active

Through the channel, CJ, as he was commonly known, became the host of his show dubbed Savage Politics—a platform for hard-hitting political conversations where he hosted guests.

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How lengthy SHA clearance caused death of pregnant woman, baby at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital

On December 11, Festus Wambua was looking forward to celebrating the birth of his second boy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi.

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