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Food authority banks on market access to strengthen agricultural sector

Linyiru said the 2023-27 strategic plan focuses on increasing market access for scheduled crop products, establishing an enabling legal and regulatory framework.

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Food authority banks on market access to strengthen agricultural sector

Kenya must adapt to the new order as Trump effect spreads across nations

Kenya must adapt to the new order as Trump effect spreads across nations

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

Release of Sh48 billion schools capitation begins

By Patrick Beja 2 months ago

Trump orders release of John Kennedy and Martin Luther assassination files

Trump orders release of John Kennedy and Martin Luther assassination files

By Patrick Vidija 2 months ago

Mr Kagwe, make farming profitable again

Agriculture still struggles with outdated practices, inadequate policy frameworks, and waning youth interest.

By Patrick Kariuki 3 months ago

Mr Kagwe, make farming profitable again

Fight for your rights, Former President Uhuru urges Gen Z

Uhuru on Friday said the youth commonly known as Gen Z should not just sit around and let what they toiled for be taken away.

By Patrick Vidija, Esther Nyambura 3 months ago

Fight for your rights, Former President Uhuru urges Gen Z

Survey reveals housing project has missed the mark, is doomed to fail

The survey indicates that initiation of programmes and projects without sufficient evidence, often driven by the private commercial interests of those in power and their associates.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Survey reveals housing project has missed the mark, is doomed to fail

Public-private partnerships best bet for Kenya despite being expensive

Kenya has embraced the public-private partnership arrangement by adopting various legislative frameworks which include the Public-Private Sector Act, 2013.

By Patrick Dan Mukhongo 3 months ago

Public-private partnerships best bet for Kenya despite being expensive

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

Despite the Port of Mombasa registering a 14.1 percent increase in cargo last year, dealers in imported used cars are grappling with a decline in sales that has led to a dip in import of vehicles.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Import of used cars declines as traders struggle

What KNBS numbers reveal about economy in first 2 years under Ruto

The Kenya Kwanza administration has a narrow window of opportunity to restore its reputation on economic issues that matter most to ordinary citizens.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

What KNBS numbers reveal about economy in first 2 years under Ruto

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024, says KPA boss.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Mombasa port handled record 41.1m tonnes of cargo in 2024

Tech4Nature: KWS enters partnership with Huawei-Kenya to enhance ecological monitoring

The tech4Nature Initiative aims to support the adaptive management of the Marine Park and Reserve through interlinked data collection and analysis systems.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Tech4Nature: KWS enters partnership with Huawei-Kenya to enhance ecological monitoring

Long-awaited Sh2.6b Shimoni Fish Port nears completion

The Sh2.6 billion Shimoni Fish Port project in Kwale will be complete by March this year.

By Philip Mwakio and Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Long-awaited Sh2.6b Shimoni Fish Port nears completion

Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship

Cabinet Secretary Hassan Ali Joho has warned online critics of the government as Deputy President Kithure Kindiki urged for mentorship.

By Patrick Beja and Philip Mwakio 3 months ago

Joho threatens critics as Kindiki calls for youth mentorship

Social, economic and political shocks that lie ahead for Ruto's government

To kickstart economic activity in 2025, the executive must propose a simple, clear and actionable plan to inject adequate cash-flows into circulation.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Social, economic and political shocks that lie ahead for Ruto's government

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

Ashton Mombasa Apparel treated employees to coastal traditions celebrating Swahili, Mijikenda and Pokomo cultures.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Employees given end year treat in bid to forge teamwork

Jumwa relegated to Malindi politics as Joho roots for Ruto at the Coast

Formation of the broad-based government that saw Raila's allies join Cabinet threw Jumwa into political oblivion as she is now eyeing the Malindi governor seat.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Jumwa relegated to Malindi politics as Joho roots for Ruto at the Coast

Banks must not have their way with lending rates

Commercial banks are supposed to base their lending rates on the CBR and factor in an assessed weighted risk factor in addition to a premium that covers their cost of funds.

By Patrick Dan Mukhongo 3 months ago

Banks must not have their way with lending rates

Police officer in dramatic shooting over 'stolen girlfriend' arrested

The said officer disrupted a night of merry-making at a bar in Yatta, Machakos County on Friday morning after he opened fire following a disagreement over a woman.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Police officer in dramatic shooting over 'stolen girlfriend' arrested

Police officer arrested during raid on drug and sex trafficking joint

The officer, a police constable was arrested on Friday by the team as they responded to claims of drug and sex trafficking within the premises owned by the officer and his wife.

By Patrick Vidija 3 months ago

Police officer arrested during raid on drug and sex trafficking joint

Why Kenyans went on Christmas spending spree despite hard times

The fact that the majority of Kenyans appear to have enjoyed their Christmas season doesn't negate the reality of hard economic times.

By Patrick Muinde 3 months ago

Why Kenyans went on Christmas spending spree despite hard times

We are not competing with the church, Wetangula says

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has said the simmering differences between the political class and the church are not good for the peace and prosperity of the country.

By Patrick Vidija and Juliet Omelo 3 months ago

We are not competing with the church, Wetangula says

Officers undergo medical check-up ahead of festivities

At least 300 police officers were screened for various medical conditions in Mombasa ahead of the busy festive season, when they are expected to work round the clock.

By Patrick Beja 3 months ago

Officers undergo medical check-up ahead of festivities

Political greed sabotages devolution's progress, leaving citizens to pay price

It is troubling that none of the 47 counties can independently pay their employees' salaries without relying on the equitable share of national revenue-12 years into devolution

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

Political greed sabotages devolution's progress, leaving citizens to pay price

Firms in cut-throat competition to build cooking gas plants

A Mombasa-based container freight station (CFS) firm has announced plans to build a multi-billion-shilling cooking gas handling facility.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Firms in cut-throat competition to build cooking gas plants

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

Kenya is yet to domesticate a statute against rising transnational security threats in the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad) states.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Igad in fresh push to combat rise of transnational organised crime

Former CS Jumwa walks a tightrope between State job, return to politics

She was among those Ruto dismissed from Cabinet in July following Gen Z protests. However, Ruto promised her a government job, which has yet to materialize.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Former CS Jumwa walks a tightrope between State job, return to politics

Is diaspora bond a silver bullet to modernise JKIA?

The deal with the Adani Group, which would have seen the Indian conglomerate take over the management of JKIA, was cancelled following public outcry and legal challenges.

By Patrick Amimo 4 months ago

Is diaspora bond a silver bullet to modernise JKIA?

Police probe abduction of two suspects linked to cybercrime

Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations have launched investigations into the mysterious disappearance of two suspects linked to cybercrime.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Police probe abduction of two suspects linked to cybercrime

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

The progress in the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has been hampered by lack of resources.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Lack of resources slows progress on SDGs, says official

The disconnect between citizens and leadership points to a nation on edge

This stark contrast between the realities of taxpayers and those in power is what the president appears to interpret as resistance to everything he does.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

The disconnect between citizens and leadership points to a nation on edge

Firm urges state to leverage on market research to bridge skill gaps

The government has been urged to localise solutions that can help bridge skills gaps in the job market.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Firm urges state to leverage on market research to bridge skill gaps

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

Gender-based violence (GBV) cases in Kenya are more than the global average of 27 percent.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Kenya GBV cases higher than global average

From bitter Ruto critic to diehard defender; Hassan Joho's evolution

Critics say he is following past Coast leaders who would say anything to please presidents. But the CS retorts that only a fool does not change his mind and he is not one.

By Benard Sanga and Patrick Beja 4 months ago

From bitter Ruto critic to diehard defender; Hassan Joho's evolution

It doesn't hurt to help colleagues, journalists told at annual event

In an annual gathering under the umbrella of Scribes Kenya, the journalists were encouraged to check on their colleagues amid calls to pay a special focus on their mental health.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

It doesn't hurt to help colleagues, journalists told at annual event

COYA Awards: Jubilee Health's Njeri Jomo feted as CEO of the year

The award recognised Ms Njomo for her transformative and exceptional leadership in driving strategic growth, inspiring teamwork, and fostering innovation.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

COYA Awards: Jubilee Health's Njeri Jomo feted as CEO of the year

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

The residents of Owino Uhuru village lived near Metal Refinery, a lead-acid battery recycling factory that emitted toxic waste which resulted in more than 20 deaths.

By Patrick Beja and Nancy Gitonga 4 months ago

Mombasa's lead poisoning survivors awarded Sh2b

President pays price of populism as he struggles with tax, truth and trust

The tendency for presidents to lose their popularity shortly after winning an election is a well-documented phenomenon in political history.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

President pays price of populism as he struggles with tax, truth and trust

Anxiety as Kenyan police officers in Haiti resign over salary delays

The 20 officers who have resigned are part of 400 officers who were deployed in Haiti on a UN-backed anti-gang force to restore peace in the troubled nation.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Anxiety as Kenyan police officers in Haiti resign over salary delays

Kenya falls 17 spots to rank 46 in Africa Visa Openness Index

The report indicates that Kenya's requirement for ETAs before travel made it more difficult for most travellers from other African countries to enter its territory hence lowering its score.

By Patrick Vidija and David Njaaga 4 months ago

Kenya falls 17 spots to rank 46 in Africa Visa Openness Index

Mudavadi lauds Huawe's LEAP programme, says aligns with government's agenda

Mudavadi said the program aligns seamlessly with President Ruto's Digital Superhighway agenda, empowering the youth with essential digital skills to thrive in ICT careers.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

Mudavadi lauds Huawe's LEAP programme, says aligns with government's agenda

2027: A reckoning for broken promises and Kenya's political realities

While Kenya's political landscape remains fluid and rife with ruthless power players, a grassroots-driven movement could prove perilous to the established political order if it gains momentum.

By Patrick Muinde 4 months ago

2027: A reckoning for broken promises and Kenya's political realities

SunCulture and Turaco join forces to empower farmers with affordable climate insurance

Dubbed 'SunCulture Protect', the product aims to help farmers build resilience against the effects of climate change.

By Patrick Vidija 4 months ago

SunCulture and Turaco join forces to empower farmers with affordable climate insurance

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

An intergovernmental agency has sounded an alarm on the health of truck drivers who move cargo from the Port of Mombasa.

By Patrick Beja 4 months ago

Most truck drivers have health conditions, says State agency

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