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Tobacco-leaf production is declining globally, but rising in Africa, according to a new analysis by the World Health Organization (WHO). The analysis finds that while global tobacco-leaf production fell by nearly 19% between 2012 and 2024,…
The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) has charged afresh the former Governor of Murang’a County and eight others at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court following the amendment of the initial charges in the Ksh. 351,097,491.15 case.…
When floods strike, public attention naturally turns to submerged roads, damaged homes and displaced families. Yet another emergency can develop beyond immediate public view: drinking-water sources become contaminated, sanitation systems…
Sugarcane farmers in Bungoma County are beaming with hope after Nzoia Sugar Company embarked on a modernisation exercise geared towards enhancing production, efficiency and service delivery. Led by Ferdinand Makhanu, a model farmer based…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has intensified a crackdown on counterfeit and illicit alcoholic products following heightened public concern over unsafe alcohol being manufactured,…
Kenya is stepping up efforts to improve care for people living with sickle cell disease, with the government pushing for wider access to screening, treatment and specialised care. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale said sickle cell…
Kenya has proposed that 2030 be declared the Year of Peace, Security and Stability in Africa, as part of efforts to reinvigorate the Silencing the Guns agenda and renew the continent’s collective political commitment to ending conflicts…
The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) has intercepted a consignment of unregistered pest control products at the Busia One Stop Border Post. The products were intercepted on 30th August 2026, the Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)…
Johnnie Walker has brought its AfroExchange experience to Nairobi, with the city’s creatives and music lovers converging at Capital Noir for a celebration of African music, fashion and culture. The event, held on August 29, featured live…
The use of technology to monitor heavy commercial vehicles is helping the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) curb overloading and protect the country’s road network from premature damage. KeRRA Director of Road Asset Management Dr…
Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi Plc has broken ground on a 30-acre greenhouse development as part of its blueberry crop production strategy. The Blueberry greenhouse development is also part of Kakuzi’s revenue stream diversification plan…
Jacob Mutungi Matolo has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for vandalising telecommunications equipment worth Ksh5.1 million in Taita Taveta County. Senior Principal Magistrate Cecilia Kithinji convicted Matolo after finding that the…
Kilifi County is positioning itself for a new era of sports tourism and investment following the groundbreaking of the ambitious Tsavo Golf Course, a 200-hectare development in Makongeni village adjacent to Galana Kulalu food security…
The facility is expected to position Kenya as a regional hub for clinical research and specialised medical logistics in East Africa.
Normal operations are scheduled to resume on Wednesday following the call-off of Air Traffic Control (ATC) workers’ strike Tuesday morning, Kenya Airways (KQ) has announced. In a statement, the airline says the teams are proactively…
Kenya Airways has announced the appointment of Habil Waswani as the new acting chief executive officer and managing director with effect from September 15, 2026. Waswani who is currently the airline’s corporate secretary and director of…
The National Police Service (NPS) has reaffirmed its commitment to constitutional policing, professionalism, impartiality, and accountability as the guiding principles in the discharge of its mandate, particularly in the lead-up to the…
China’s first national standard focusing on coordination between artificial intelligence (AI) and human customer service officially took effect on Tuesday, aiming to address common pain points in AI-powered customer services. The national…
Garissa County government has appealed to investors interested in the agro-processing sector to take advantage of the Garissa County Aggregation Industrial Park (CAIP) which is now 90% complete, and set up processing plants once completed.…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has been selected to represent regional health organizations worldwide on the Joint Task Force on Global Health Architecture Reform. According to a statement by Africa CDC,…
Beyond the rolling hills of Kitui, beneath the shade of a sacred fig tree that has stood for generations, history is set to unfold. On 3 October 2026, at the Anzauni Cultural Grounds in Kitui, the Anzauni Ndene Clan will undertake a…
Several flights have been cancelled as the aviation workers go-slow enters day two at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Passengers have been waiting for hours for updates on their flights, with some travellers having spent…
The National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) led a multi-agency team in continuing its relentless crackdown on illicit alcohol, raiding an outlet in Mukuru Kwa Njenga, Embakasi South on Monday, and…
Former Chief Justice David Maraga has released the full report of the National Taskforce on Police Reforms, nearly three years after it was submitted to President William Ruto on November 16, 2023. The report reveals the service to the…
