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Motorist ferrying suspected smuggled ethanol arrested
A motorist transporting 27 jerricans of suspected smuggled ethanol has been arrested along the Kapseret–Kapsabet Road.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Motorist ferrying suspected smuggled ethanol arrested
EACC arrests fake NIS officer in Sh15m Vihiga ghost school project
The EACC has arrested a man who posed as a senior NIS officer to swindle a construction firm out of Sh1.4 million through a fabricated Sh15 million school project in Vihiga County.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
EACC arrests fake NIS officer in Sh15m Vihiga ghost school project
Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses
Hosted by Boom and Thrive Sports Hub, the event brought together seven universities in a competition aimed at promoting and expanding the sport across the Mt Kenya region.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses
Calls to treat indigenous communities as experts in conservation
Indigenous peoples have generational knowledge of the ecosystems they have lived in and protected, making them experts in telling nature stories rather than mere beneficiaries of conservation.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Calls to treat indigenous communities as experts in conservation
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Kenya is next month ready to host the continental forum on the future of Africa’s cities as the continent faces rapid urban population growth.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households
Many households have sold off productive assets such as livestock and are now unable to recover without sustained support.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households
Farmer's Choice targets women, youth in plans to grow smokie vendor base
The planned expansion will be driven through the initiative designed to economically empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing fully kitted smokie vending trolleys.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Farmer's Choice targets women, youth in plans to grow smokie vendor base
Two suspected drug peddlers arrested in Nairobi's Kware
A search of the premises led to the recovery of 680 rolls of bhang along with additional plant materials suspected to be narcotic substances ready for processing and sale.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Two suspected drug peddlers arrested in Nairobi's Kware
Agency calls for water harvesting as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has called for a critical shift toward comprehensive water harvesting and storage strategies following flooding across Nairobi.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Agency calls for water harvesting as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
KTDA inks deal with KIPPRA to accelerate market-driven transformation
The objective of the partnership is to align all frameworks with prevailing laws, eliminate inefficiencies, and embed best-practice standards that support agility and transparency.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
KTDA inks deal with KIPPRA to accelerate market-driven transformation
Four suspects arrested as NACADA intensifies war against drug abuse
NACADA says community protection is paramount as it executes intelligence-led crackdowns to dismantle supply chains, strengthen prevention programmes to reduce demand.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Four suspects arrested as NACADA intensifies war against drug abuse
Konza inks deal with Moroccan firm to deliver AI certification
The Konza Technopolis has entered a partnership with a Morocco-based firm aimed at delivering AI workshops and executive certification to the board and staff of the smart city.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Konza inks deal with Moroccan firm to deliver AI certification
Sigh of relief for Wajir youth as 200 graduate with digital skills
Wajir County can now breathe a sigh of relief after some 200 youth graduated with digital skills.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Sigh of relief for Wajir youth as 200 graduate with digital skills
Teacher empowerment key for learner preparation, stakeholders told
Siza Majola said when teachers are empowered to evolve, they in turn are able to equip the next generation with what they require to thrive in the 21st-century economy.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Teacher empowerment key for learner preparation, stakeholders told
Reprieve for livestock farmers as feed manufacturing plant is commissioned
The plant is deemed central to doubling national milk production, strengthening feed standards, and positioning the country as a regional livestock powerhouse.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Reprieve for livestock farmers as feed manufacturing plant is commissioned
Kenya-Italy seek cooperation on governance reforms
Kenya and Italy are engaging in a structured cooperation between the Italian National School of Administration and the Kenya School of Government.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Kenya-Italy seek cooperation on governance reforms
PS Isaboke calls for adoption of technology that addresses consumer needs
Kenya currently boasts approximately 98 per cent 4G population coverage, positioning it among Africa’s top digital performers and reinforcing its reputation as a regional innovation hub.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
PS Isaboke calls for adoption of technology that addresses consumer needs
Global leaders advance supply chain efficiency through digital transformation
Global leaders focus on strengthening trade corridors, improving supply chain efficiency, accelerating digital transformation, and building resilient, future-ready logistics ecosystems.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Global leaders advance supply chain efficiency through digital transformation
Kingdom Bank opens new Embu branch to power farmers and traders
The branch will offer a full range of retail and business banking services, including personal and business loans, as well as digital banking solutions, serving individuals, farmers and MSMEs.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Kingdom Bank opens new Embu branch to power farmers and traders
Nakuru residents benefit from free cataract surgeries
The week-long free cataract surgical camp aims to restore sight to hundreds of men and women suffering from cataract-related blindness.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Nakuru residents benefit from free cataract surgeries
Special school receives Sh2.58 million to improve infrastructure
The Azerbaijan International Development Agency has allocated an additional USD 20,000 to support St Ursula’s Chamakanga Special School in Vihiga County.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Special school receives Sh2.58 million to improve infrastructure
Msossi App set to launch in Kenya to tackle food waste and losses
The platform allows restaurants, supermarkets, and hotels to list excess food for quick sale to help reduce wastage and minimise financial losses for businesses.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Msossi App set to launch in Kenya to tackle food waste and losses
Counterfeit alcohol worth Sh13 million nabbed in Machakos
The raided premises, both unlicensed, contained thousands of bottles of counterfeit spirits, fake KRA stamps, and a massive cache of empty bottles bearing labels of various popular alcohol brands
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Counterfeit alcohol worth Sh13 million nabbed in Machakos
From dumpsite to a dream: Gloria's silent cry for hope
At the edge of Kitengela’s Parkview dumping site
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
From dumpsite to a dream: Gloria's silent cry for hope
One arrested as NACADA intensifies crackdown on illicit brew in Emali
Speaking at the scene of the bust, NACADA Chief Executive Officer Anthony Omerikwa stated that some powerful kingpins are responsible for financing the toxic trade.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
One arrested as NACADA intensifies crackdown on illicit brew in Emali
Counterfeit alcohol factory busted in Joska
Health experts warn that such counterfeit products often contain lethal levels of methanol and other toxic adulterants, posing severe risks of blindness, organ failure, and death.
By Selina Mutua 3 months ago
Counterfeit alcohol factory busted in Joska
Motorist ferrying suspected smuggled ethanol arrested
A motorist transporting 27 jerricans of suspected smuggled ethanol has been arrested along the Kapseret–Kapsabet Road.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Motorist ferrying suspected smuggled ethanol arrested
EACC arrests fake NIS officer in Sh15m Vihiga ghost school project
The EACC has arrested a man who posed as a senior NIS officer to swindle a construction firm out of Sh1.4 million through a fabricated Sh15 million school project in Vihiga County.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
EACC arrests fake NIS officer in Sh15m Vihiga ghost school project
Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses
Hosted by Boom and Thrive Sports Hub, the event brought together seven universities in a competition aimed at promoting and expanding the sport across the Mt Kenya region.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Badminton challenge sparks drive to grow sport in campuses
Calls to treat indigenous communities as experts in conservation
Indigenous peoples have generational knowledge of the ecosystems they have lived in and protected, making them experts in telling nature stories rather than mere beneficiaries of conservation.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Calls to treat indigenous communities as experts in conservation
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Kenya is next month ready to host the continental forum on the future of Africa’s cities as the continent faces rapid urban population growth.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Kenya to host Africa urban forum next month
Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households
Many households have sold off productive assets such as livestock and are now unable to recover without sustained support.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Wajir cash support plan brings relief to vulnerable households
Farmer's Choice targets women, youth in plans to grow smokie vendor base
The planned expansion will be driven through the initiative designed to economically empower aspiring entrepreneurs by providing fully kitted smokie vending trolleys.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Farmer's Choice targets women, youth in plans to grow smokie vendor base
Two suspected drug peddlers arrested in Nairobi's Kware
A search of the premises led to the recovery of 680 rolls of bhang along with additional plant materials suspected to be narcotic substances ready for processing and sale.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Two suspected drug peddlers arrested in Nairobi's Kware
Agency calls for water harvesting as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
The National Water Harvesting and Storage Authority has called for a critical shift toward comprehensive water harvesting and storage strategies following flooding across Nairobi.
By Selina Mutua 1 month ago
Agency calls for water harvesting as floods wreak havoc in Nairobi
KTDA inks deal with KIPPRA to accelerate market-driven transformation
The objective of the partnership is to align all frameworks with prevailing laws, eliminate inefficiencies, and embed best-practice standards that support agility and transparency.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
KTDA inks deal with KIPPRA to accelerate market-driven transformation
Four suspects arrested as NACADA intensifies war against drug abuse
NACADA says community protection is paramount as it executes intelligence-led crackdowns to dismantle supply chains, strengthen prevention programmes to reduce demand.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Four suspects arrested as NACADA intensifies war against drug abuse
Konza inks deal with Moroccan firm to deliver AI certification
The Konza Technopolis has entered a partnership with a Morocco-based firm aimed at delivering AI workshops and executive certification to the board and staff of the smart city.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Konza inks deal with Moroccan firm to deliver AI certification
Sigh of relief for Wajir youth as 200 graduate with digital skills
Wajir County can now breathe a sigh of relief after some 200 youth graduated with digital skills.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Sigh of relief for Wajir youth as 200 graduate with digital skills
Teacher empowerment key for learner preparation, stakeholders told
Siza Majola said when teachers are empowered to evolve, they in turn are able to equip the next generation with what they require to thrive in the 21st-century economy.
By Selina Mutua 2 months ago
Teacher empowerment key for learner preparation, stakeholders told
FKF Crisis: Is CHAN insurance saga just the tip of the iceberg?
Sports
By Robert Abong'o
28 mins ago
Ruto's diplomatic gaffes as Suluhu puts a new twist
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
34 mins ago
Smartmatic sues IEBC over Sh500m debt
National
By Kamau Muthoni
34 mins ago
Fuel crisis bites in Nairobi as motorists, drivers count losses
National
By Okumu Modachi
34 mins ago
Borrow smart or not at all
Enterprise
By James Mungai
34 mins ago
Del Monte's growing footprint in kenya's farm economy
Enterprise
By Esther Dianah
34 mins ago