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.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
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.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Media told to find alternative ways of raising revenue
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
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends
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).
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Somaliland mobile money service gets GSMA certification
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.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
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.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Hold me accountable, question my decisions, Ruto says
Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS
Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya has warned Kenyans against investing in unlicensed or unregulated Saccos
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Keep off unlicensed Saccos, cautions Cooperatives CS
Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby
Former National Construction Authority chairman Stephen Oundo has been elected President of the Commonwealth Architects Association
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
Kenyan elected president of Commonwealth architects lobby
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.
By James Wanzala 2 months ago
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 James Wanzala 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 James Wanzala 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 James Wanzala 2 months ago
Family Bank half year profit up 15.4pc to Sh2.3b
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 James Wanzala 2 months ago
Kware murders: Families want DNA results released
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 James Wanzala 2 months ago
SRC scorecard: We've saved Sh11 billion in six-year fiscal overhaul
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 James Wanzala, Daniel Chege 2 months ago
Maasai Mara University sues VC over Sh215m embezzlement case
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 James Wanzala 2 months ago
Africa plans to take common stand on climate change, peace and security
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 James Wanzala 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 James Wanzala 3 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 James Wanzala 3 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 James Wanzala 3 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 James Wanzala 3 months ago
Boost for trainees in GIZ-Strathmore backed digital skills training programme
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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 James Wanzala 3 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 James Wanzala 3 months ago
CUEA celebrates 40 years of faith,innovation,research,excellence and community service
Nane Nane protests: Roadblocks, heavy police presence in parts of Kenya
Police mount roadblocks on major roads leading to the CBD including Waiyaki Way, Thika Road and Jogoo road ahead of the Nane Nane protests.
By Esther Nyambura and James Wanzala 3 months ago
Nane Nane protests: Roadblocks, heavy police presence in parts of Kenya
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 James Wanzala 3 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 James Wanzala 3 months ago
PS Omollo: Police reforms in Maraga report to cost Sh108 billion
Construction project managers and architects reject new building code
The 327-page code aims to ensure a safe, better, quality and well-coordinated construction industry.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Construction project managers and architects reject new building code
Developers moot special economic zones' lobby
The lobby aims to promote best practices and enhance national and regional SEZ governance.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Developers moot special economic zones' lobby
Geologist warns of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi
In 2016, Nairobi County reported 4,000 illegal boreholes that had been dug without authorisation from the supervising authority which is the Water Resources Management Authority.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Geologist warns of impending dry boreholes in Nairobi
Hotel group bets on new dining model to draw customers
Hotel chain PrideInn is banking on specialty restaurants to boost business and improve dining and customers' experience.
By James Wanzala 3 months ago
Hotel group bets on new dining model to draw customers
KBS acquires electric bus in bid to upgrade fleet
The new bus will ply from the Nairobi Central Business District to Kibera, Kenyatta National Hospital and Utawala routes.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
KBS acquires electric bus in bid to upgrade fleet
Transporters threaten to strike over hiked road maintenance levy
Associations of long distance drivers, offline and digital taxi operators, and matatu operators termed the government decision to increase the levy from Sh18 to Sh25 illegal and discriminatory.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Transporters threaten to strike over hiked road maintenance levy
Report: Kenyan creatives embrace AI but wary of its bias and threats
Kenyan creatives are rapidly adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) and using it to catalyse their creative process.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Report: Kenyan creatives embrace AI but wary of its bias and threats
Residents say Mukuru quarry has been dumping site for bodies
Before the news of the recovery of bodies from Kware dumpsite in Embakasi South constituency, Nairobi, residents say the place has been a dumping site for bodies.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Residents say Mukuru quarry has been dumping site for bodies
Tuya hosted big climate summit and planted trees
A lawyer by profession, Tuya had only served the Ministry for 21 months.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Tuya hosted big climate summit and planted trees
Residents want Kajiado County to take over Amboseli National Park
Residents want the national government to transfer the management of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Residents want Kajiado County to take over Amboseli National Park
Tough laws shoot down efforts to grow drone technology
Tight regulations by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) are hindering the growth of the nascent drone technology sector in the country.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Tough laws shoot down efforts to grow drone technology
Churches hold memorial services to honour youths killed in protests
They expressed resolute conviction that the deaths of their fallen colleagues will not be in vain. It was a solemn moment at All Saints Cathedral when the names of killed protestors were read.
By James Wanzala and Okumu Modachi 4 months ago
Churches hold memorial services to honour youths killed in protests
Mombasa faces widespread threat of floods, report
The general flood risk across the county, the report says, is high despite the low numbers of people affected on record in recent floods
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Mombasa faces widespread threat of floods, report
Youth gather at Holy Family Basilica to remember victims of anti-government protests
A mass honouring victims of police brutality was held in Nairobi, to remember lives lost during recent anti-government protests that claimed over 40 lives.
By James Wanzala 4 months ago
Youth gather at Holy Family Basilica to remember victims of anti-government protests