Ruto to sugar farmers: I'll be back next month to pay you

President William Ruto has promised to return to Migori County next month to personally oversee payment of a bonus to sugarcane farmers.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

New Ruring'u school to give 880 pupils closer access to education

A new 22-classroom primary school in Ruring'u, Nyeri, will accommodate 880 pupils, bringing education closer to families and easing pressure on neighbouring schools as the area's population grows.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Uhuru Kenyatta to drop Jubilee Party leadership after High Court ruling

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta accepts High Court ruling barring retired heads of state from party leadership, confirms readiness to hand over Jubilee Party leadership

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Ruto to opposition: You have no plan to lead Kenya

President William Ruto has accused opposition politicians of lacking unity and vision, saying they are "speaking in tongues" instead of offering Kenyans an alternative plan for governing the country.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Kamagambo becomes Kenya's 90th university as new chapter begins

Kenya's roster of universities has grown to 90 after President William Ruto issued a Letter of Interim Authority admitting Kamagambo University in Migori into the country's higher education system.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Dentists warn of quacks posing as practitioners in understaffed clinics

The Kenya Dental Association (KDA) has warned that unqualified people are posing as dentists in some public and private clinics, hospitals and dental centres.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

Zimbabwe names President Mnangagwa's birthday national public holiday

Zimbabwe has declared September 15, President Emmerson Mnangagwa's birthday, an annual national public holiday, weeks after he signed a law extending his own term in office.

By David Njaaga 5 days ago

KMPDC demands strict accountability rules for dental clinics

Dental clinics must establish clear records showing who handles patient care when hiring visiting dentists, KMPDC warns, cautions professionals against lending licenses without active oversight.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

What machines still can't do on a project team

AI is changing project management, with employers placing greater value on leadership, judgement and decision-making as technology takes over more technical and routine workplace tasks.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Forget campaigns, marketers told to design growth

Marketing professionals have been challenged to take a bigger role in driving Kenya's economic growth by using data, technology and customer insight to deliver measurable business results.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Adapt or fail: CS Ogamba demands new role for teachers

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba wants teachers to reinvent their classroom role as artificial intelligence and competency-based learning transform how students learn.

By David Njaaga 6 days ago

Graduates turn mentors as alumni tackle Kenya's job readiness gap

Industry professionals are being mobilised to help bridge the gap between university training and the workplace by giving students access to mentorship, internships and career networks.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

'We refuse to pay evil with evil': Standard Group CEO Mwita recounts Alex Kiprotich abduction

Standard Group Chief Executive Officer Chaacha Mwita has given a firsthand account of Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich's abduction, hours after the journalist was reunited with colleagues on Wednesday.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Journalists' safety at risk: MOA warns after Alex Kiprotich abduction

The Media Owners Association has condemned the abduction of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich and called for a swift, independent investigation into the incident.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

KEG condemns abduction of Standard Group editor Alex Kiprotich

Kenya Editors Guild condemns abduction of Standard Editor Alex Kiprotich on Gilgil-Nakuru road, calls for probe into alleged police involvement.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Project managers face pressure to build business, leadership skills

Project managers are increasingly expected to combine technical expertise with business, leadership, finance and technology skills as employers focus more on strategic value.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Nacada nets 11 suspects in Nairobi counterfeit alcohol crackdown

Nacada arrests 11 people during a ten-day operation targeting counterfeit alcohol in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

New legal technology platform seeks to cut cost, delays in Kenya's legal sector

A new digital initiative is seeking to make legal services easier to access by helping businesses and individuals find lawyers, compare their needs and manage legal work through technology.

By David Njaaga 16 days ago

Archbishop Muheria: Governance must start with truth and trust

Kenya's transformation must begin with stronger governance and integrity in institutions, Archbishop of Nyeri Anthony Muheria has said.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Aviation workers end strike after government deal

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has ordered its members back to work, calling off a two-day strike after signing a return-to-work agreement with the government.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

EABL tightens supply chains as illicit trade grows

Kenya's alcohol industry is facing pressure from a growing illicit market that is taking a large share of alcohol sales and eroding legitimate business.

By David Njaaga 17 days ago

Nairobi Hospital boardroom battle ends as Onyambu retains chair

The Nairobi Hospital announces change of management at Kenya Hospital Association board, chairman Dr Barcley Onyambu says move follows resolutions of AGM held on Aug 25.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Kenya calls for united African front against costly debt

Kenya has called on African nations to unite and negotiate as one bloc, arguing the continent pays $75 billion (Sh9.7 trillion) a year in inflated interest as a "trust tax."

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

From exhibition to dealroom: Nairobi trade fair's new pitch to investors

Agricultural Society of Kenya is recasting Nairobi International Trade Fair as a marketplace for investment, exports and partnerships.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Njeri Maina demands probe into Kirinyaga poll violence

Njeri Maina calls for investigation into political violence reported in the county on August 23, including allegations linking former gubernatorial candidate Wangui Ngirici to the unrest.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Africa races online as experts warn of cyber skills gap

As African countries put more services online, cybersecurity experts are warning that the continent needs more researchers to keep pace with those targeting its digital systems.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

How Muhoroni Sugar factory is recovering after years of breakdowns

Muhoroni Sugar Company has completed a major overhaul of its ageing plant, ending years of breakdowns caused by a leaking roof that let rain fall directly onto machinery and workers.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

How data is reshaping Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry

Africa's fast-moving consumer goods industry is turning increasingly to data to understand consumers, respond to market changes and compete in a rapidly changing retail environment.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

How Kibera women turned water access into savings, business growth

For Rosemary Akinyi, water was once a costly burden that ate into the modest earnings from her fish business.

By David Njaaga 20 days ago

Of Sakaja and 'el chapo' promise: Chapati making machine finally lands in Nairobi

More than a year after President Ruto's chapati machine pledge made him the butt of jokes, Nairobi schools have started getting chapati, from a machine making 2,000 an hour.

By David Njaaga 21 days ago

Back to school: How the new routine can affect your dog

For many families, the return to school brings back early mornings, school runs, busy evenings; however, while children adjust to new timetable, their pets must also cope with major change at home.

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

'Explain yourself,' COTU tells Gachagua over Smartmatic push

COTU cautions former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against undermining the independence of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

Kindiki cites gains, gaps as Kenya marks Katiba Day at 16

DP Kithure Kindiki says Kenya has built vertical relationships of mutual respect among the judiciary, executive and legislature, as the country marks 16 years since promulgation of 2010 constitution.

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

Grades aren't enough: Schools push practical skills for the workplace

Kenyan schools risk producing graduates who look good on paper but lack practical workplace skills unless they rethink exam-centred teaching.

By David Njaaga 22 days ago

How Kajiado eco village is using technology to build rural resilience

A solar-powered eco-village in Kajiado combines digital training, climate-smart farming and indigenous knowledge to build a model for rural resilience in marginalised communities.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

After 44 years without power, Narok school finally connects to the grid

Tororet Comprehensive School in Kilgoris Constituency, Narok County, has operated without electricity for more than 44 years, leaving generations of pupils to learn without power.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Kenya turns to data to guide irrigation, water investments

Kenya is using data and digital technology to guide irrigation and water investments as it seeks to expand food production while managing growing pressure on water resources.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Njeri Maina: Time for Gen Z to trade streets for ballot boxes

Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina calls on youths to move beyond street protests and seek elective office instead, arguing civic activism should translate into political leadership.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

Golfers rally in Nairobi to support children's education

More than 100 golfers gathered in Nairobi for a charity tournament supporting children's education, school nutrition and access to learning materials in underserved communities in the country.

By David Njaaga 24 days ago

KMPDU opposes Sh5m fine, five-year jail term for detaining patients

Health sector stakeholders have clashed over a Sh5 million fine and a five-year jail term proposed for detaining patients or bodies over unpaid bills.

By David Njaaga 26 days ago