New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office
Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office.
By James Wanzala 6 days ago
New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office
Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling
Elderly charcoal dealers in Mbotela Estate along Jogoo Road are counting their losses after their structures were demolished on Friday from land they have lived on since independence.
By James Wanzala 10 days ago
Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling
Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace
The government has stepped up efforts to popularise the new building code aimed at ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive construction practices.
By James Wanzala 11 days ago
Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace
No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture
In 2014, African countries committed to making agriculture a priority on the continent's development agenda.
By James Wanzala 12 days ago
No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture
Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets
Nairobi County hawkers have protested a move by City Hall to ban hawking on main streets in the Central Business District and at regulated times.
By James Wanzala 15 days ago
Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets
Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results
There were celebrations at Light Academy Nairobi after the school posted good results in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
By James Wanzala 17 days ago
Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results
Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system
Senegal's capital Dakar has been named the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA).
By James Wanzala 19 days ago
Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system
Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town
HIKMA Foundation has an initiative to help entrepreneurs along the Kenya-Somali border turn their vision into a minimum viable product (MVP) and validate their market potential.
By James Wanzala 19 days ago
Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town
National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties
The National Treasury midterm report has exposed the misuse of first phase of climate change funds dubbed Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA).
By James Wanzala 22 days ago
National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties
Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river
The family has ruled out foul play in the death of 26-year-old Ian Kiprotich.Ian, who studied mechanical engineering, had been living alone in Kasarani.
By James Wanzala 22 days ago
Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river
22,000 government services, disrupted as E-Citizen crushes
At least 22,000 government services were unavailable for a better part of Friday after the e-citizen payment platform crashed.
By Jacinta Mutura and James Wanzala 23 days ago
22,000 government services, disrupted as E-Citizen crushes
Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary
The body of missing activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti was found at Thika Level 5 mortuary on January 1, 2025
By James Wanzala 24 days ago
Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary
Hope, unity and accountability dominate New Year messages
Political leaders to ordinary citizens, messages of peace and resilience were also shared.Church leaders called on Kenyans to remain hopeful in 2025.
By Jacinta Mutura and James Wanzala 25 days ago
Hope, unity and accountability dominate New Year messages
Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the ongoing abductions and called for the immediate release of abductees.
By James Wanzala 26 days ago
Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability
Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings
President William Ruto has been urged to end abductions of young Kenyans critical of his government and to seal corruption loopholes.
By James Wanzala 27 days ago
Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings
Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans
Opposition tells Ruto buck stops with him on abductions, demands release of those abducted.
By James Wanzala 27 days ago
Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans
Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA
Newly appointed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has vowed to enhance the professionalism and service delivery at KRA.
By James Wanzala 28 days ago
Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA
Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output
Java House has contributed to a reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through its used cooking oil recycling project.
By James Wanzala 28 days ago
Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output
KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will close the Southern Bypass for 10 days from December 24, 2024 for repairs.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs
Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals
The construction sector recorded a slight growth this year, raking in Sh310 billion according to records from the National Construction Authority.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals
EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM
The European Union (EU) and a United Nations agency have launched a partnership to accelerate efforts to end female genital mutilation.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM
EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters
The East African Community Council of Ministers has approved additional $802,126 (Sh103.5 million) for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters
EACC engages youth in war against graft
EACC has established school outreach programmes targeting learning institutions, to help develop a culture of integrity.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
EACC engages youth in war against graft
Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired
Canon, in partnership with Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and Kenya National Library Services (KNLS),launches a week-long photo exhibition and photography training project dubbed World Unseen.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired
Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report
The Uber app provides drivers and delivery partners with a critical opportunity to earn more money and improve their financial situation on flexible and independent terms.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report
Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment
The latest boost on the project involves development of a fire detection, availing of surveillance and digital radio communication system, supplying of various preventive and firefighting equipment.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment
Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information
The move comes after the United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in June this year launched the UN Global Principles on Information Integrity with five principles.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information
Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
The bid to takeover Amboseli National Park by the County Government of Kajiado from the national government is inching closer after Advisory Committee, said the transfer from KWS is feasible
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County
Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience
State utility firm Kenya Power will entrench sustainability in all its business operations going forward.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience
Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs
Roam, a Kenyan technology-driven electric mobility company is set to establish 10 additional solar-powered charging hubs in Nairobi.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs
Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition
The eviction is intended to clear the way for the Nairobi County Government's urban renewal housing project in partnership with a private developer.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition
African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy
A summit attended by over 540 global education leaders and featuring 25 technical sessions culminated in a five-point declaration that will transform the landscape of African education.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy
Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit
The conference agreed to push for the engagement of indigenous communities in climate change decisions.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit
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Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis
As world leaders gather for the COP29 summit, the irony of the event is evident in the nation's role - or lack thereof - in the fight against climate change, due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis
Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions
Items made from plastic have now become a huge challenge not only to human beings but the entire biodiversity.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions
Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead
Many parents are concerned about risks posed to minors and teenagers, among them exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative social media influence and unplanned pregnancies.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead
Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life
A new pilot demonstration conducted by Roam shows relying on on-the-move solar charging can take you wherever you want, given that there is constant sunshine.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life
All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January
The university's chancellor, Prof Kihumbu Thairu, said the upcoming programmes are awaiting approval by the Commission for University Education.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.
By James Wanzala, The Conversation 3 months ago
Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer
Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement
Lobbyists push for Safe Systems Approach, which has been used elsewhere as studies show there is poor enforcement of traffic rules in the country.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement
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