Latest features stories from across Kenya.
As of late July this year, China’s installed solar power capacity officially surpassed that of coal-fired generation for the first time, establishing solar as the country’s largest source of electricity-generating infrastructure. This…
An airport eGate that does not open is easy to misunderstand. To the traveler, the moment can feel like a rejection. To the system, however, it may simply mean that an automated check could not reach the confidence required to complete the…
Forex trading has become increasingly accessible across Africa, with traders in Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana and other markets using smartphones and online platforms to access global financial markets. But while technology has made…
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), President Xi Jinping’s flagship global development strategy, is reshaping economic cooperation through infrastructure investment, trade, and cross-border partnerships. The initiative holds…
There were three missed calls from Tabitha, his sister. Daniel was ageing now. He’d probably forgotten where he’d placed it often, or he’d forgotten to put a ringer back on after having it silent in church the previous day. The reason…
China’s 77-year journey has been marked by profound changes across industry, technology, public services, and living standards, evolving from a nation once defined by widespread poverty into a leading global economic and manufacturing…
Kila mtu anajua chenye kilimleta Nairobi, they often say, and Sandra lived by this phrase. As many doom-scrolled mindlessly, Sandra scoured social media hawk-eyed like a predator looking for prey. When she wasn’t on socials, she was on…
Chinese President Xi Jinping referenced over two centuries of interaction between China and the United States, advocating for the enduring friendship between their peoples across generations as Beijing and Washington aim to place their…
China has expressed strong opposition to Washington’s use of secondary sanctions, warning it will take “necessary measures” to shield its sovereignty, development interests, and businesses. In a statement on Saturday, the Ministry of…
What hit me first at Beijing Capital International Airport was the scent. Clean, fresh air, and the sheer beauty of the surroundings. I stood there, luggage in hand, completely awed. The infrastructure and technology in China are amazing,…
Gibson Njine spent about nineteen months building software to solve a problem most people just put up with: when a group eats together the bill gets split evenly, and whoever ordered least ends up paying for whoever ordered most. He…
As someone with a background in Computer Science and Mathematics, I’ve always been fascinated by the Millennium Prize Problems. Solving even a few of the six that remain unsolved could push entire fields of science forward in ways we can’t…
For an electric motorcycle company, selling more motorcycles is only part of the problem. The harder question is what happens after the sale, especially when the customer is a boda boda rider whose income depends on keeping the bike…
China is stepping up efforts to deepen economic, cultural, and people-to-people ties across the Taiwan Strait. This involves a combination of new local initiatives and a renewed political call from Beijing for peaceful cross-Strait…
China has reiterated its call for stronger global partnerships to build a community with a shared future in cyberspace, emphasizing digital cooperation, cybersecurity, and inclusive innovation as crucial for Africa’s digital transformation…
When we speak about China’s governance, the conversation often begins in Beijing, with national policies, major institutions and political leadership. But to truly understand how China governs, one has to look beyond the capital and into…
My parents were my blueprint for life. I imagine they had their issues, but most of what I saw growing up was a partnership. They loved each other, helped and built together. I knew that’s the kind of love I wanted when the time came.…
Kenya is actively working to enhance the quality and consistency of Chinese language teaching in response to the rising demand for Chinese language skills across its educational institutions and labour market. The shift was a central theme…
Nairobi’s night sky was transformed into a giant canvas on Wednesday as 500 drones ascended above Nyayo National Stadium, creating a spectacular display celebrating China-Kenya friendship, cultural exchange, and shared development.…
In rural Kenyan classrooms, some children are expected to learn computer science without ever having touched a computer. At 24, teacher and SomoTech Africa founder Chrisphine Okoth Ogallo is using the skills he gained through Goodwall and…
On August 18, 2026, Fredrick Gori will leave Migori on foot, beginning a 450-kilometre journey to Nairobi that he hopes will do more than test his physical endurance. For 24 days, the communications professional, university lecturer and…
The 8th DBSA Carnival concluded in Mathare, Nairobi over the weekend, drawing thousands of residents to an event combining grassroots sports, arts and community development. The carnival featured four flagship programs: the Slum World Cup,…
Chongqing – On a summer evening in Chongqing’s Guanyinqiao commercial area, young people dressed in cosplay costumes walked into a shopping mall unlike traditional department stores. Instead of rows of retail counters, they found dance…
For nearly a decade, mySafaricom App did a few things well. It let you top up your line, pay for Home Fiber, and check your Bonga points. It was never meant to do much more, and it rarely did. While the legacy app focused on basic line…
