Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development
IEK President Shammah Kiteme says he will implement capacity-building initiatives to equip engineers with the skills required for the future
By James Wanzala 22 days ago
Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development
Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake
Electric mobility firm Roam has announced a strategic partnership with Mogo, a regional asset financier.
By James Wanzala 22 days ago
Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake
Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters
Climate lobbies have rejected the move by Santiago Network On Loss and Damage advisory board to deny Nairobi to be the headquarters of the network and instead chose Geneva, Switzerland.
By James Wanzala 27 days ago
Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters
Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds
The project's innovative force lies in addressing local and global challenges through tree planting for both current and predicted future climates.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds
Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders
Celebrations rang out as the results were announced in the process described as free, fair and verifiable by the school principal, who congratulated the winners.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders
Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre
Ashley, a grade eight pupil together with her running mate Philemon Tireito led with 564 votes and will serve for one year.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre
Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs
The strengthening of Kenya's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (SKIES) has commenced with eight universities selected to train rapid tech skills youth and students.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs
Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy
Churches partner with regional bloc to tackle Great Lakes challenges. Development and good governance among issues pact will focus on.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy
Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths
Head injuries make up over a third of treated motorcycle injuries and hospital costs can be up to 4.5 times the annual salary of boda boda riders.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths
Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists
In agricultural research, a notable gender gap persists, particularly within the crop breeding sector. While women have often been well-represented in breeding labs and offices.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists
Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza
The event was organised by Rwandan Community in Kenya and sponsored by Rwanda High Commission in Kenya, RwandAir and Agha Khan University Hospital.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza
EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme
The report revealed that beneficiaries shared similar bank account numbers, registered in more than one social protection programme and unreliable and inefficient call centre number.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme
Mudavadi warns against duplication of roles
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has called for effective coordination among national government ministries, departments and agencies in the regions.
By James Wanzala and Okumu Modachi 1 month ago
Mudavadi warns against duplication of roles
Nairobi leads in teen pregnancies with 452 cases
A report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council in 2023 revealed that 696 adolescent girls are impregnated daily.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Nairobi leads in teen pregnancies with 452 cases
SIB gets Retirement Benefits Authority's nod to manage pensions
The newly acquired license authorises SIB to manage pension funds, empowering it to provide tailored investment strategies and holistic retirement planning solutions.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
SIB gets Retirement Benefits Authority's nod to manage pensions
East Africa architects to harmonise practice, education and training
EAIA brings together member organisations from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda to create a community of architects.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
East Africa architects to harmonise practice, education and training
Tatu City oxygen manufacturing plant secures Sh2.9 billion funding
The firm will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of the Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Tatu City oxygen manufacturing plant secures Sh2.9 billion funding
Women Enterprise Fund aims to grow fund to Sh10 billion in five years
WEF seeks to grow its fund value from the current Sh4.5 billion to Sh10 billion in the next five years.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Women Enterprise Fund aims to grow fund to Sh10 billion in five years
New and integrated initiatives to boost efforts to address climate and clean air
Countries and partners launched a Clean Air Flagship effort during a meeting ahead of the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
New and integrated initiatives to boost efforts to address climate and clean air
UNEA: Summit ends with promise to keep an eye on pollution, waste
The meeting was the first intergovernmental global meeting after the Conference of Parties (COP28) held last November in Dubai.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
UNEA: Summit ends with promise to keep an eye on pollution, waste
Ruto says Africa's collaboration key to fight climate change
President William Ruto has called for collective action to solve the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution in Africa.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Ruto says Africa's collaboration key to fight climate change
Rachel Ruto appeals for more funding to tackle triple planetary crisis
First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for financial support towards nature-based solutions to tackle triple planetary crisis of climate change, environmental pollution and biodiversity loss.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Rachel Ruto appeals for more funding to tackle triple planetary crisis
E-mobility firm launches automated battery swap station in Nairobi
Spiro, Africa's electric mobility player has launched an automated battery swap station for riders in its expansion into Nairobi.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
E-mobility firm launches automated battery swap station in Nairobi
First Lady launches initiative to plant 500 million trees by 2032
The exercise will be done through the First Lady's Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy and implementation plan.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
First Lady launches initiative to plant 500 million trees by 2032
Report calls for implementation of heavy-duty vehicle standards
Kenya currently allows the imports of used cars of up to eight years, 15 years in Uganda and 10 years in Tanzania. Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan have no age limits for used cars.
By James Wanzala 1 month ago
Report calls for implementation of heavy-duty vehicle standards
Team rejects free seats for women in Parliament
A team appointed by the government to find ways of realising the two-thirds gender rule has declined a proposal to double the number of seats to be allocated to women.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Team rejects free seats for women in Parliament
High temperatures due to effects of El Nino
Weatherman says the high temperatures were expected considering that January and February are dry months. This is also because of the sea surface temperatures in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
High temperatures due to effects of El Nino
Climate innovation centre launches Sh778 million funding for SMEs in waste management
SMEs dealing in waste management stand a chance to win funding, among other benefits, to bring to life innovative business models that embrace circular economy principles.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Climate innovation centre launches Sh778 million funding for SMEs in waste management
Women Enterprise Fund to resume giving loans mid March
The fund stopped lending in September last year to review the lending process and get views from beneficiaries to help improve its systems.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Women Enterprise Fund to resume giving loans mid March
Men's conference trains boda boda riders on road safety
Boda boda riders were urged to overtake on the right side and ride on right direction, respect traffic lights and wear heavy clothes, not t-shirts.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Men's conference trains boda boda riders on road safety
Televangelist Benny Hinn to hold crusade at Nyayo Stadium
Benny Hinn comes to Kenya for the second time after two decades. He was invited in September last year by First Lady Racheal Ruto.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Televangelist Benny Hinn to hold crusade at Nyayo Stadium
Adventures firm eyes Sh2b revenue from increased Africa travel
Intrepid Travel is eyeing to make 19 million Australian dollars (Sh2 billion) in revenue in Kenya on increased travel to Africa.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Adventures firm eyes Sh2b revenue from increased Africa travel
Environment and Lands Court banking on mediation to reduce backlog
The Environment and Land Court (ELC) is banking on Court Annexed Mediation(CAM) to reduce cases backlogs and turnaround time.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Environment and Lands Court banking on mediation to reduce backlog
Fire incidents expose Nairobi's lack of plan to handle disasters
Fire engines arrived at the scene late and did not have enough water to fight the fire. Expert feels the county government should install hydrants in high-risk areas.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Fire incidents expose Nairobi's lack of plan to handle disasters
Over 70 environment ministers to attend five days UNEA 6 climate event
The sixth event(UNEA-6) will be held at UNEP headquarters in Gigiri, Nairobi from February 26 to March 1, 2024.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Over 70 environment ministers to attend five days UNEA 6 climate event
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Why uproar over formation of Chinese property association
The inauguration ceremony, held on January 19, garnered attention, with Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja presiding over the event.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Why uproar over formation of Chinese property association
Expert's tips on reducing risks in property investment
Failure to learn the key rules of real estate investment has caused many individuals or developers to invest in the sector based on hearsay or advice from non-experts.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Expert's tips on reducing risks in property investment
Female journalists harassed more than men, report shows
60 per cent of women reported sexual harassment compared to male journalists at 23 per cent.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Female journalists harassed more than men, report shows
Report: Female journalists sexually harassed in newsrooms
The report titled, "The Alarming Prevalence of Sexual Harassment," shows that 60 per cent of women reported sexual harassment compared to male journalists at 23 per cent.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Report: Female journalists sexually harassed in newsrooms
NEMA suspends officers over ill-fated Embakasi gas plant license
The move to discipline the officers comes after President Ruto on Saturday ordered the Director of Criminal Investigation(DCI) to hunt down the owner of the ill-fated Embakasi gas plant.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
NEMA suspends officers over ill-fated Embakasi gas plant license
KMPDU condemns CS Kuria's remarks on CBA, employment reforms
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Floods: Heavy downpour wreaks havoc in Nairobi
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