Electric tuk-tuk promises Sh200 daily fuel savings for operators

Tuk-tuk operators can now cut their daily fuel costs by up to 30 per cent after a technology firm unveiled an electric three-wheeler that swaps batteries rather than refuelling with diesel.

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Clean water plan targets 2.27 million children across 18 counties

More than 2.27 million children will receive direct water, sanitation and hygiene services across 18 counties by 2030 under a new development plan.

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Legal battle over Sh90 million grain contract adjourned to May 7

A commercial dispute between Mombasa Maize Millers and Grainbulk Handlers Limited, also known as Bulkstream, failed to proceed on Tuesday after both parties requested an adjournment.

By 10 days ago

Document reports Sudan convoy labelled aid may have included military items

An internal Sudanese intelligence document reports that a convoy in South Kordofan, publicly described as humanitarian aid, may have included weapons and ammunition.

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Kenya, Italy hand 130 African startups keys to AI revolution

Kenya and Italy have granted computer access to 120 African innovators, positioning Nairobi at the centre of the continent's artificial intelligence revolution.

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Forum integrates mental health, peace building to fight sexual violence

A forum seeking to integrate mental health, psychosocial support, and peace building into the fight against sexual and gender-based violence has opened in Nairobi.

By 11 days ago

Vietnam partners with G42 to build national AI and cloud infrastructure

Vietnam and Abu Dhabi’s G42 partner to build a national artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing (cloud) infrastructure to boost the country as a Southeast Asia tech hub.

By 11 days ago

19 Kenyan students land German hospitality training slots

German hotels have selected 19 Kenyan students for vocational training positions after what organisers describe as a competitive selection process.

By 11 days ago

Kenya healthcare at breaking point as debt consumes 60pc revenue

Kenya's healthcare nears collapse as debt eats 60pc of revenue, derailing Universal Health Coverage, advocates warn.

By 12 days ago

Deadly storm sparks floods in Spain, disrupts Portugal vote

Deadly storm that triggered floods and thousands of evacuations in the Iberian Peninsula threw Portugal's presidential run-off into confusion on Thursday.

By 15 days ago

Kenya banks on AI to capture tech-savvy global travelers

Kenya is deploying artificial intelligence and data analytics to compete for a new generation of travellers as governments worldwide.

By 16 days ago

Kenya banks on AI to capture tech-savvy global travelers

Kenya is deploying artificial intelligence and data analytics to compete for a new generation of travellers as governments worldwide.

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Retired chief apologises to Duale, MPs over citizenship remarks

Retired Mandera Chief Mohamed Hajji Bullow on Wednesday apologised after remarks questioning the citizenship of North Eastern leaders triggered political backlash.

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Specialists give hope for speech as caged Meru boy makes strides

A nine-year-old boy found locked in a wooden cage in Meru is showing remarkable progress after nearly a week of specialised care and will eventually move to a children's home.

By 17 days ago

Kenya's fast-food sector leans on convenience as Chicken Cottage adds ninth outlet

Fuel stations are increasingly doubling as retail and employment centres as fast-food chains seek predictable foot traffic and lower operating risk in a competitive market.

By 18 days ago

Egypt used drones against RSF in Sudan, report shows

US investigation reports Egypt launched Turkish-made drones from its Western Desert airbase to strike targets in Sudan, marking a shift from mediation to direct involvement in the civil war.

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Nairobi picked to host world's largest food trade platform

Kenya will host Africa’s first edition of Gulfood360, the world’s largest food and beverage trade platform, putting the country at the centre of the continent’s growing food economy.

By 22 days ago

Global food chains scale up in a maturing retail market

Global food brands are stepping up investment in Kenya’s fast-growing food sector, encouraged by clearer regulation, rising urban demand and a workforce that supports operational scale.

By 22 days ago

Firm uses helmet safety campaign to promote crypto security among riders

A cryptocurrency exchange is using helmet distribution to boda boda riders to explain digital security concepts, linking physical safety gear to protecting online assets.

By 23 days ago

Firm to lead rollout of Chinese EV brand across Africa

Africa is accelerating its shift toward green transport and sustainable industry, with electric vehicles poised to play a central role in the continent’s economic and industrial transformation.

By 24 days ago

DIG Lagat champions upskilling in police reforms

Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat has said continuous learning and ethical leadership as central to police reforms.

By 29 days ago

End of long wait as doctors secure pay deal

KMPDU has said the implementation of agreed basic salary adjustments will proceed, ending months of delays caused by repeated calls for new multi-agency negotiations.

By 30 days ago

Kenya joins global elite shaping artificial intelligence rules

Kenya has positioned itself in shaping how the world governs artificial intelligence, moving beyond technology adoption to influencing the institutions and frameworks that will regulate AI globally.

By 30 days ago

Somalia becomes fifth nation to ratify revised IGAD Treaty

Somalia's Parliament has ratified the revised IGAD Treaty, making it the fifth nation to endorse the framework and meeting the two-thirds threshold needed to operationalise the agreement.

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Conference tourism drives growth as Bomas complex nears completion

Conference tourism is emerging as a key driver of the economy as the Bomas International Convention Complex (BICC) nears completion.

By 1 month ago

How African volunteers are helping shape AI through Wikipedia

Volunteers in Africa are helping train the world’s artificial intelligence (AI) systems by contributing human-curated content to Wikipedia, the world’s largest online encyclopedia.

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Westlands public schools turn to boreholes to end water shortage

Public schools in Westlands, Nairobi, have turned to boreholes to keep learning going after years of water shortages and unresolved bills disrupted sanitation and daily operations.

By 1 month ago

UAE, African Union deepen partnership on peace, trade and technology

UAE and AUC have agreed to expand cooperation in peace and security, trade, investment and emerging technologies following high-level talks in Addis Ababa.

By 1 month ago

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers accelerate Africa expansion

African demand for electric and hybrid vehicles has been steadily rising, driven by urbanisation, rising fuel costs, and government incentives for greener mobility.

By 1 month ago

Over 291,000 Kenyans register for UDA grassroots elections in 20 counties

Over 291,000 Kenyans have registered for the 2026 UDA grassroots elections across 20 counties, with 8,942 polling centres set to be used in the exercise, NEB Chairman Anthony Mwaura says.

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Houthis signal West Coast push as analysts warn of shipping risks

Yemen's Houthi movement is signalling plans to reclaim the country's West Coast, raising concerns among maritime analysts about potential threats to shipping routes.

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PHOTOS:Requiem mass for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo underway at CITAM

The requiem mass of the former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo is underway at Christ is the Answer Ministry, Valley road Nairobi.

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Exam-focused schools may leave students unprepared for jobs, experts warn

Parents selecting schools for their children need to consider institutions that balance academics with skills and values.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan startup wins global funding to help farmers fight crop losses

A Kenyan agritech startup has secured international funding to scale technology that alerts smallholder farmers to pests and crop diseases as climate pressure deepens food insecurity.

By 2 months ago

Fellowship exposes why women fail to lead in Africa's legal system

A first-of-its-kind Pan-African fellowship has launched to expose structural and cultural barriers preventing women from leading in law, organisers said.

By 2 months ago

27 sex workers killed in Nairobi as government sits on femicide report

By August, Baraza said the report was in its final stage before being handed over to Ruto, but the report has not been released.

By 2 months ago

Chinese investors channel billions into Africa's energy and industrial sectors

Chinese investors are ramping up investments in Africa’s energy, transport and industrial sectors, with a strong focus on renewable power, electric mobility, manufacturing and digital infrastructure.

By 2 months ago

Initiative targets 50,000 jobs through women-led agribusiness by 2035

A private foundation in Embu is targeting the creation of 50,000 jobs by 2035 through a development model that links women farmers to export markets while investing in infrastructure.

By 2 months ago

Kenya takes global lead as Amb. Philip Thigo champions Africa's role on sustainable AI

Kenya has cemented its position as a global trailblazer in technology governance following the adoption of the first-ever United Nations resolution on the environmental sustainability of AI.

By 2 months ago

Developers turn to community-first model as Africa rewrites tech rules

African developers are moving away from short-burst hackathons and adopting a slower, community-first approach that requires teams to consult residents before building digital tools.

By 2 months ago