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Kenya is seeking to expand markets for organically produced food by strengthening farmer-led certification systems and improving consumer access to products grown using organic and agroecological practices. The Kenya Organic Agriculture…
When Emmanuel Kiprop joined the Jitume Digital Hub at the Rift Valley Technical Training Institute (RVTTI) in 2023, he was seeking digital skills to improve his employment prospects. Three years later, the 24-year-old earns more than…
Kericho County Commissioner (CC) Omari Ali has raised concern over low voter registration, revealing that only 1,048 people had registered in the preceding three months against a target of 235,000 new voters, ahead of the next general…
The Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA) has seized more than 39,580 litres of illicit brew and over 5,555 bottles of suspected counterfeit alcohol in a nationwide crackdown that resulted in 36 arrests and apprehensions. ACA Board Chairperson…
Preparations for the inaugural World Talent Conference (WTC 2026) in Kisumu are in high gear, with more than 5,000 delegates expected to attend the five-day event. The conference, scheduled for next week from October 26 to 30, will be…
Coffee sales at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) rose to Sh879.6 million in this week’s auction conducted on Wednesday, up from Sh692.5 million recorded the previous week, driven by an increase in the volume of coffee traded. A total of…
Uasin Gishu County Commissioner Dr Eddyson Nyale has warned parents and guardians that they risk legal action for child neglect if their children are found loitering, abusing drugs or engaging in other inappropriate behaviours during the…
Kenya is turning to digital technology, artificial intelligence and private-sector partnerships to address a shortage of agricultural extension officers and improve farmers’ access to professional advice. The reforms aim to boost…
Golfer Elly Barno emerged overall winner of the Nandi Kosyin Golf Cup after an impressive performance at the Nandi Bears Club, setting the stage for an exciting contest in the upcoming Nandi Shield Open. Barno carded a gross score of 88…
Kirinyaga County’s e-water model is gaining traction, as other counties seek to replicate the project in the provision of reliable and affordable clean water to underserved communities. A delegation from Kajiado County is the latest to…
Former Thika Town MP Patrick Wainaina has accused successive leadership of abandoning development projects he initiated, claiming the constituency has experienced limited progress since he left office four years ago. Wainaina, who has…
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has called for stronger accountability, transparency and ethical leadership in public institutions. Mudavadi said institutions could only inspire public confidence by honouring commitments,…
A major upgrade is underway for the fifty-seven-kilometre Nairobi Central–Thika commuter corridor, as Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) targets fifteen stations for modern development through a World Bank-funded transport programme. The…
Healthcare workers have been urged to prioritise their safety and health amid the ongoing outbreak of the Bundibugyo Ebola virus strain, as calls intensify for the government to ensure adequate supplies of medical equipment and personal…
The Government has launched a Sh20.8 billion, Thamani Asili conservation Programme targeting 22,800 direct and indirect jobs over the next decade. The programme seeks to link wildlife protection with economic opportunities for communities…
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General, Hassan Omar, has defended his controversial remarks about deceased voters, telling an Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Committee that he was using figurative…
Vihiga County leaders have adopted a 100-day Rapid Response Initiative (RRI) to strengthen the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) including sexual violence, domestic abuse and femicide. This is a short-term, high-impact management…
The government has initiated investigations to establish alleged sexual exploitation, especially for women seeking employment at the Konza Technopolis City in Mukaa, Makueni County. The investigation has been launched following claims made…
Governor Moses Kiarie Badilisha has condemned wanton destruction of Aberdare forest, terming the jungle as a lifeline for millions of people in more than 10 counties. Speaking in Ndaragwa during Mashujaa Day celebrations, Badilisha noted…
Senior government officials and institutional leaders have called for stronger transparency, accountability and public engagement, to restore confidence in public institutions as Kenya prepares for the 2027 General Election. Speaking at…
The government has intensified its crackdown on illicit alcohol and drug cartels, conducting 125 raids in the past 10 days, as it prepares tougher laws to dismantle criminal networks blamed for supplying dangerous alcoholic drinks to the…
The Murang’a County Assembly has endorsed Dr. Tabby Wambui Mungai for appointment as chairperson of the County Public Service Board, clearing a major hurdle in the process of filling the top leadership position at the county’s human…
Ugandan tourism stakeholders are calling for a review of air transport policies within the East African Community (EAC) to lower travel costs and boost tourism and trade, as visitor numbers between Kenya and Uganda continue to rise. A…
Malindi Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Harrison Matevwa has called on residents to work closely with local administrators and security officers to rid the region of unscrupulous preachers. Speaking during Mashujaa Day celebrations at the…
