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Kenya’s surveying and geospatial training is set for a major overhaul following a consultative meeting between the Land Surveyors’ Board and universities, which agreed on the need for a harmonised training framework, clear professional…
The Government has cleared Sh177 billion in pending bills owed to road contractors, paving the way for the resumption of road projects that had stalled during the 2020–2021 period, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced. According…
Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, has begun a three-day official visit to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to strengthen Kenya’s longstanding bilateral relations with the Gulf nation…
Kenya has successfully unlocked a massive US$1.25 billion (Kes 161.86 billion) financing package from the World bank. The multi-layered financing package aligns precisely with Kenya’s current fiscal planning and is structured to address…
Panic gripped motorists along the busy Thika Superhighway in the Pangani area after suspected armed goons blocked the road following an earlier demolition exercise, triggering a major traffic snarl-up and leaving hundreds of commuters…
By MaryAnne Musilo A Nakuru cabbage farmer has pulled off a Sh2,000 saving per season…
Uriri Member of Parliament Mark Nyamita has called on teachers to play a leading role in mentoring young people, describing them as key partners in shaping responsible citizens and improving education standards in Migori County. Speaking…
The national government has intensified efforts to make Kenya’s mining sector safer, more accountable and economically beneficial through a countrywide public participation exercise on proposed mining laws, with stakeholders in West Pokot…
Kenya has joined more than 20 African countries and international partners to establish a fund aimed at improving the livelihoods of people living in urban areas while supporting the development of resilient, inclusive and sustainable…
The government has rolled out a nationwide mapping exercise to establish a comprehensive database of minority and marginalised communities in a move aimed at promoting inclusive governance, equitable service delivery and targeted…
Moi University has announced plans to cut its workforce, including lecturers, as it undertakes a fresh restructuring programme aimed at restoring its financial stability after more than a decade of mounting debt and operational challenges.…
Portugal’s dramatic FIFA World Cup Round of 32 victory over Croatia was decided not only by VAR but also by a tiny piece of technology hidden inside the official match ball. For a brief moment, Croatia thought it had rescued the match…
The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) summit officially adjourned last evening with a resounding call for sustained collaboration and investment to transform Africa’s agri‑food systems. The message from the three days of…
Modern milling factories use automated machines, enclosed systems, and strict triple-lab testing to ensure the flour you buy is clean, healthy, and full of vitamins. But once you pick up a packet of maize or wheat flour from the shop…
Specialist development finance agency FSD Africa and Jubilee Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop innovative insurance and investment solutions aimed at expanding financial inclusion across East Africa,…
Young people in Homa Bay County have been urged to take advantage of government empowerment programmes to improve their livelihoods and avoid being manipulated by politicians into engaging in violence and other unlawful activities. Homa…
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro has strongly condemned the resurgence of political goonism, disruptions of religious gatherings and alleged state-sponsored abductions. The legislator on Thursday cautioned that the trend poses a serious threat to…
The Social Health Authority (SHA) has paid Sh27.91 billion to county government health facilities after receiving claims worth Sh40.91 billion by the end of June, according to the authority’s latest payment status update. SHA said it had…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured the country that the government is laying down adequate measures in anticipation of El Nino rains expected in Kenya later in the year. The DP said the administration is proactively engaged with…
Members of Parliament (MPs) have begun considering a proposed law that would impose tougher rules on the use of WhatsApp and personal email accounts for official government communication in a bid to prevent leaks of classified State…
Visa has unveiled a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI), stablecoin and tokenization capabilities designed to help financial institutions, fintechs and merchants across Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa (CEMEA)…
Pan-African fuel distributor Vivo Energy has expanded into the Middle East after completing the acquisition of TotalEnergies Marketing Jordan, marking its first operation outside Africa. The company announced that the transaction, which…
In a country where universities have traditionally been judged by the number of graduates they produce, a new proposition is emerging that seeks to redefine what a university should do for an economy, a society, and a generation of young…
Kenya has approved 15 new firms to operate under the Nairobi International Financial Centre (NIFC), a move expected to unlock Ksh 25.8 billion ($200 million) in fresh investments and create more than 1,000 jobs as the country steps up…
