Annual built environment professionals convention kicks off in Kisumu

This year’s annual built environment professionals convention is aimed at addressing Kenya’s pressing urban development challenges.

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Dalmas eulogised as gentle political giant

Friends, rivals, and family alike remembered Dalmas Otieno as a principled visionary who led with empathy and intellect.

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Capitation for 30,000 verified schools released, says Ogamba

Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has confirmed that capitation funds for more than 30,000 verified schools have been released.

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Blue carbon project gets global boost

Papariko is a mangrove restoration project operating across Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties.

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Thousands flock to Nairobi National Park on free entry day

Residents of Nairobi and its neighbouring counties, including children and students, thronged Nairobi National Park to enjoy wildlife viewing on a day of free entry.

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Liban Guyo: Championing peace, healing and national cohesion through words and action

A seasoned peacebuilding and governance expert, Guyo has carved a niche as one of Kenya’s most influential advocates for social cohesion, conflict transformation and reconciliation.

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Why scaling production, not supply, Is the real SAF challenge

IATA says the airline industry will need around 500 million tonnes of SAF every year by 2050 to meet its climate targets.

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World Bank, AfDB in pact to connect 300m with electricity

The World Bank Group and the African Development Bank Group, together with partners, have embarked on a mission to expand electricity access to 300 million people in Africa by 2030.

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Survey: 72 per cent of Kenyans support international cooperation

People back cooperation when it delivers results, though some survey respondents remain sceptical that international cooperation serves their interests.

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Catholic Bishop calls for justice ahead of International Peace Day

Kamomoe said a lack of social justice is the cause of many upheavals, including youth protests in Kenya and wars around the world.

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Equipment firm eyes State projects as it marks 100 years

American construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer Caterpillar has marked 100 years of its operation in Kenya.

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1.8 million people in ASAL counties face acute food security

At least 1.8 million people in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs) counties in Kenya face acute food insecurity.

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Three groups urge UN, AU and Igad to end Sudan conflict to save millions

Three organisations have initiated a push to end of the war in Sudan and allow humanitarian aid to the suffering people.

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UN to spend Sh43b on renovation, construction of offices at Gigiri

The move is meant to build capacity for the complex to be able to host more UN agency offices, events and activities in the future.

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Pwani Oil unveils lotion range as it eyes personal care

Pwani Oil Products, a leading manufacturer of edible oils and soaps in Kenya, has unveiled its new range of Sawa Lotions.

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Cape Town ranked most expensive real estate market

Cape Town has been named Africa’s most expensive prime real estate market, according to the recent Africa Wealth Report 2025.

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Developers eye new financing models to boost affordable housing uptake

Kenya Property Developers Association has inked a partnership with KNCCI aimed at opening doors to new financing models to tackle affordable housing and sustainable urban development.

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Kenya urged to unlock bankable projects to close Africa's Sh9b infrastructure gap

Kenya has been challenged to step up preparation of bankable projects if it is to fully benefit from the billions of dollars available for Africa’s infrastructure transformation.

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EIB upskills Africa's next investment and fund managers

Strengthening Africa’s next investors and entrepreneurs, supporting tech-enabled enterprises are among the top agendas at the “Africa Venture Finance Programme.”

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Counties get Sh7.7b to absorb UHC staff

Health CS Aden Duale assures governors of the transfer of the money. The Ministry of Health and CoG will verify the workers by this Friday.

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Kenyan doctors perform rare heart procedure

This places Kenya alongside South Africa as the only countries on the continent where the treatment has been carried out.

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Kenyans feel the pinch of higher prices as August inflation ticks up to 4.5pc

The CPI is defined as a measure of the weighted aggregate change over time in retail prices paid by consumers for a given basket of goods and services.

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CSOs say Ruto has failed to implement constitution fully

Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have accused President William Ruto of failing to fully implement the Constitution, 15 years after its promulgation.

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Surveyors oppose government plan to value state assets policy

Surveyors have protested and opposed plans by the government to come up with a new policy to value government assets.

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Explainer: How to register a hospital in Kenya

Registration of a hospital in Kenya starts with the would-be owner or investor identifying the place they would like to use as a health facility.

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Nairobi to host key longevity and wellness summit

This will be through Longevity Unlocked, which makes its African debut.

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Geneva plastic pollution talks end in deadlock

Ten days of negotiations of Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee to develop an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution have ended today without a consensus.

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Experts urge private sector action to avert water crisis

This, experts said will be an essential factor for mitigating operational risks and a long-term solution to Kenya's water crisis, which now poses far-reaching economic danger.

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Kenya's first affordable green housing projects near completion

The European Investment Bank’s (EIB) financial backing for IHS Group’s first green affordable housing fund in Kenya is yielding results.

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Why land swap could result in Zelensky's ouster

Peter Zalmayev, a Ukrainian-American TV host and political commentator, has criticised Friday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin.

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Airtel's foundation to upskill African women with digital knowledge

Airtel Africa Foundation has launched its ‘Tech For Her’ Programme, targeting young women aged between 18 and 40 years, from across Kenya, Zambia and Uganda.

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Over 128 Equity scholars to join top global universities

One twenty eight Equity Leadership Programme (ELP) scholars have secured admission and scholarships to join 63 global universities located in 20 countries around the world. 

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Airtel, Vodacom ink network infrastructure sharing pact

Airtel Africa and Vodacom Group have announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets, including Mozambique, Tanzania and the DRC.

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First Lady endorses UoN agriculture innovation centre

Mrs Ruto said the facility will help deepen research and innovation geared towards food security in the country.

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EAC states urged to boost intra-regional trade amid barriers

The private sector has urged the East African Community member states to honour commitments and remove barriers hindering cross-border trade.

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Westlands to get another tallest hotel residence

It will be the second tallest, after the JW Marriott, which has 35 floors and 315 rooms that was opened to the public in March last year.

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Lusaka hosts global push on climate adaptation

Over 450 participants from around the world are meeting in Lusaka, Zambia, for the NAP Expo 2025, the largest climate adaptation event in the United Nations climate change process.

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Firms behind Nairobi-Mombasa Expressway deny project has been abandoned

KenHA said the decision was delivered during the 54th ordinary PPP Committee meeting held on July 2, 2025.

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Westlands attracts another tall hotel residence

Le Mirage will be the second tallest hotel in Kenya, after the JW Marriott which has 35 floors and 315 rooms that opened its doors to the public in March last year.

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Kenya to showcase MSME potential at EAC trade fair, sets ambitious growth agenda

The government will focus on four key areas to spur the growth of Micro and Medium Enterprises(MSMEs) to create jobs.

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