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James Wanzala

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.

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January

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.

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

Africa’s cities must think beyond the traditional competitiveness indicators and prioritise climate action, sustainable energy and the green economy for future success

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

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.

Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

Climate Change Envoy for Kenya, Ali Mohamed, is calling on African nations to support the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF), following Denmark’s recent decision to join.

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

Women disability lobby wants lawmakers to pass Bills

A community based organisation of women and girls living with disabilities in Kenya has called on lawmakers to pass pending Bills.

Women disability lobby wants lawmakers to pass Bills

Counties blamed for failure to adopt waste management plants

The Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022, requires devolved units to establish waste recovery and recycling facilities and sanitary landfills for the disposal of non-recoverable waste.

Counties blamed for failure to adopt waste management plants

State steps up efforts to revive leather sector with export plan

Livestock Development PS Jonathan Mueke says the government is working on securing new international markets for locally produced hides and skins.

State steps up efforts to revive leather sector with export plan

Sigh of relief as city flood survivors receive assistance

The six months’ project period to target 7,800 households and 21,678 individuals, providing Sh4,500 cash transfer assistance per affected person for four months.

Sigh of relief as city flood survivors receive assistance

Kiosks face closure as county enforces hygiene rules

Food vendors running kiosks in Nairobi risk closure if they fail to comply with public health requirements

Kiosks face closure as county enforces hygiene rules

State accused of denying media and public information

The media and public have been unable to access information due to failure by the government to honour constitutional provisions

State accused of denying media and public information

Anglican church opposes impeachment plan, ask Ruto and Gachagua to dialogue

The church said instead, that President William Ruto should do what it takes and create room for dialogue with his deputy to end the current ensuing squabbles in government.

Anglican church opposes impeachment plan, ask Ruto and Gachagua to dialogue

Over 200 Embakasi residents left homeless after demolitions

Residents of Mradi in Embakasi East constituency, Nairobi, have been rendered homeless following demolitions.

Over 200 Embakasi residents left homeless after demolitions

EV Firm Spiro unveils new plant in Nairobi

Electric Vehicle (EV) firm Spiro has launched a cutting-edge manufacturing centre on Old Mombasa Road in Nairobi.

EV Firm Spiro unveils new plant in Nairobi

Poor air aiding preterm births, respiratory diseases in Nairobi

According to the WHO, air pollution is responsible for 8 million deaths annually, with 4.2 million attributed to outdoor pollution and 3.8 million caused by indoor pollution.

Poor air aiding preterm births, respiratory diseases in Nairobi

Lack of chastity, defined roles for men and women pose threat to families

Traditional and religious values, which serve as pillars of family cohesion and strength, now contend with external cultural influences that sometimes-run counter to human nature

Lack of chastity, defined roles for men and women pose threat to families

Changing gender roles and lack of chastity seen as threats to families

Traditional religious and cultural values, long regarded as pillars of family cohesion and strength, now confront external influences that often clash with these ideals.

Changing gender roles and lack of chastity seen as threats to families

Media told to find alternative ways of raising revenue

Impact of social media has led to dwindling revenue streams and the emergence of citizen-journalism compounding competition with the traditional media.

Media told to find alternative ways of raising revenue

Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification

Somaliland’s telecommunications company Telesom has received recognition for its mobile money service ZAAD from the Global System for Mobile Communications Association (GSMA).

Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification

Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends

African print media needs to go digital in the face of changing consumer needs and digital disruptions

Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends

PS calls for concerted efforts to curb air pollution in Nairobi

An air quality monitoring station at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi will relay real-time data on air pollution in the city and inform policies and actions.

PS calls for concerted efforts to curb air pollution in Nairobi

Hold me accountable, question my decisions, Ruto says

Ruto said he has no problem being held accountable and reiterated his commitment to lead an open government.

Hold me accountable, question my decisions, Ruto says

Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby

Former National Construction Authority chairman Stephen Oundo has been elected President of the Commonwealth Architects Association

Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby

Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS

Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned Kenyans against investing in unlicensed or unregulated Saccos

Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS

Lands CS Wahome vows to fight quacks in construction industry

Lands Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome has directed the Board of Registration for Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) to rein in on quacks in the construction industry.

Lands CS Wahome vows to fight quacks in construction industry

Adani-JKIA takeover deal to be availed

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has promised to avail to the aviation workers, the documents of the JKIA expansion and refurbishment deal by Adani Group.

By 2 months ago

Adani-JKIA takeover deal to be availed

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

The Horn of Africa is extremely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. Climate-related security threats intensify health, food, water, and energy insecurities across Africa.

By 2 months ago

Africa to take one stand on security, climate change and peace issues

Family Bank half year profit up 15.4pc to Sh2.3b

Family Bank Group has posted a Sh2.32 billion profit before tax in the first six months of 2024.

By 2 months ago

Family Bank half year profit up 15.4pc to Sh2.3b

SRC scorecard: We've saved Sh11 billion in six-year fiscal overhaul

This was achieved through freezing allowances, salary structures and expenditures. However, the wage bill has increased and is expected to grow further.

By 2 months ago

SRC scorecard: We've saved Sh11 billion in six-year fiscal overhaul

Kware murders: Families want DNA results released

The families of Kenyans murdered and dumped in the Kware dumpsite have called for resumption of the retrieval of bodies in the wasteyard.

By 2 months ago

Kware murders: Families want DNA results released

Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security

President William Ruto has welcomed plans by Africa to take a common position on climate change, peace and security.

By 2 months ago

Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Maasai Mara University has sued Vice Chancellor Mary Walingo over Sh215 million allegedly embezzled in her second tenure.

By 2 months ago

Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case

Understanding your chest CT and PET scans in lung cancer detection

Lung cancer significantly contributes to the overall cancer burden, with approximately 1,200 new cases and over 800 deaths recorded each year.

By 2 months ago

Understanding your chest CT and PET scans in lung cancer detection

Maser surpasses Sh645 billion valuation, emerges seventh unicorn of Africa

Maser, the consumer electronics company founded by Prateek Suri, has officially joined the prestigious ranks of Africa’s unicorns.

By 2 months ago

Maser surpasses Sh645 billion valuation, emerges seventh unicorn of Africa

KISE to host expo on specialised learning materials, assistive devices

Kenya Institute of Special Education(KISE) will host an expo in early September on specialised learning materials, assistive devices and technology.

By 2 months ago

KISE to host expo on specialised learning materials, assistive devices

I'm coming for you, Oparanya tells Hustler Fund defaulters

CS Oparanya mentioned that the government will soon implement a system to track defaulters, ensuring they are pursued to repay the loans for the benefit of others.

By 2 months ago

I'm coming for you, Oparanya tells Hustler Fund defaulters

Boost for trainees in GIZ-Strathmore backed digital skills training programme

Between July and August 2024, the training brought together over 110 participants (nearly 50 per cent female) from across seven participating EAC countries.

By 2 months ago

Boost for trainees in GIZ-Strathmore backed digital skills training programme

Wanjigi family narrate harrowing experiences during police raid

The family members of politician Jimmy Wanjigi have narrated their harrowing experiences when police raided their Muthaiga home on Thursday evening.

By 2 months ago

Wanjigi family narrate harrowing experiences during police raid

CUEA celebrates 40 years of faith,innovation,research,excellence and community service

In 1994, it was known as the Catholic Higher Institution of East Africa (CHIEA) before it was given an interim charter in 1990 and later a full charter in 1992.

By 2 months ago

CUEA celebrates 40 years of faith,innovation,research,excellence and community service

Return of many city fires as more property razed amid County unpreparedness

Property worth millions of shillings was razed down at the Mukuru kwa Njenga slum, just days after another fire killed four at Toi Market, in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Return of many city fires as more property razed amid County unpreparedness

PS Omollo: Police reforms in Maraga report to cost Sh108 billion

It will cost taxpayers a whopping Sh108 billion to implement former Chief Justice David Maraga's taskforce reform recommendations.

By 3 months ago

PS Omollo: Police reforms in Maraga report to cost Sh108 billion

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