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Laikipia farmers have welcomed domestication of agro-ecology policy and Bill by the county government which is geared towards promotion of organic agriculture that discourages use of hazardous pesticides. The bill is set to be enacted next…
A proposed $2bn DC BLOX data center campus in Indianapolis has been greenlit in Indianapolis, Indiana by local authorities. The data center campus, which will be built in the Thunderbird Commerce Center at 305 Fintail Drive, was given the…
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inspected the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology to assess its readiness ahead of the commencement of the first phase of operations. The Government-funded Sh6 billion…
The County Government of Nakuru has modernized and upgraded its maternity facilities across the devolved unit, in a move aimed at improving maternal health care access and reducing mortality rates. According to County Executive Committee…
The Savannah River Site data center project by the D.O.E has been awarded to engineering firm Amentum as lease negotiations commence. The proposal calls for a 1-gigawatt data center supported by about 2 gigawatts of on-site power…
The government has announced plans to introduce a universal funding model that will guarantee financial support for all students placed in public colleges and universities, marking a major shift in the financing of higher education.…
President William Ruto has announced that Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have agreed to establish a presence in Nairobi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, July 21, Ruto said his meeting with International…
The Makueni County Government has launched a major initiative to strengthen community healthcare by distributing 385 bicycles to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and rolling out free ambulance services aimed at improving access to…
Principal Secretary (PS) for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime has highlighted Africa’s youth demography—where 65 percent of the population is aged 35 and below—as the continent’s primary economic resource when he officially…
In a move to strengthen the recovery of persons battling alcohol and substance use disorders, the Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified family therapy sessions at the Uasin Gishu County Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre in…
Twenty-two pedestrians have been arraigned in court for allegedly obstructing the free flow of traffic at the Allsops footbridge, in Nairobi. The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) said the action is part of efforts to improve…
Police in the coastal region have arrested 27 suspects and seized narcotics worth an estimated street value of Sh51.5 million in a three-month crackdown on drug trafficking. Coast Regional Police Commander (RPC) Ali Nuno said the sting…
Britam General Insurance has partnered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) to provide more than 40,000 members with insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of accounting professionals. In a…
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is conducting an impact assessment exercise on the recent long rains which was largely inadequate in most parts of Marsabit County. The assessment follows a review meeting on the effect of…
Civil society groups and labour rights activists in Mombasa have called on the government to investigate allegations of workers’ mistreatment and unfair recruitment practices at Coast Bottlers. The activists accuse the Coca-Cola franchise…
For many Kenyan households, maize meal and baking flour are everyday essentials. Grain Industries Limited (GIL), a Kenyan milling company, is behind many of these products. GIL has steadily expanded its presence in the country’s food…
Farmers in Southern Nyanza have been encouraged to embrace horticulture farming as a profitable venture capable of improving household incomes and creating sustainable livelihoods. Former Horticulture Development Authority (HCDA) official…
Industry-led apprenticeship programmes can significantly improve business productivity while providing a practical solution to youth unemployment in Kenya, according to a new study on skills development. The Return on Investment (ROI)…
The shirt Pele wore when he scored twice to help Brazil lift its first World Cup in 1958 has sold at auction for $4.9m, Sotheby’s announced on Thursday, making it the most expensive piece of Pele memorabilia ever sold. The New York sale…
Maara Member of Parliament Kareke Mbiuki has donated tents with a combined capacity of 100 people and Sh100,000 to Muungano Welfare Miriingi Community-Based Organization (CBO) to support its income-generating activities. Speaking during…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has opened a Sh75 million GreenZones Development Support Project II Resource Centre at its headquarters in Nairobi, strengthening efforts to enhance forest conservation, institutional development and…
FIFA is set to announce record revenues of $15bn (£11.2bn) from this summer’s World Cup, smashing the governing body’s own pre-tournament projections and handing president Gianni Infantino a timely financial boost after a turbulent month…
Leaders from the coastal region have assured tourists and investors that Kenya in general and the coastal region in particular is a safe destination. Tourism is the economic backbone of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties and supports…
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has warned political leaders from the Gusii region who have yet to declare support for former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s 2027 presidential bid that they should not expect a warm reception if…
