"Africans are not commodities": Amnesty tells leaders to confront Russia

Amnesty urges African leaders at the Russia-Africa Summit to stop deceptive recruitment into Russia’s military as Kenya reports 354 nationals linked to the Ukraine war, including 84 killed or missing.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Ruto courts Russian investors to narrow Kenya's trade gap

President William Ruto courts Russian investors at the Russia-Africa Summit, pitching Kenyan manufacturing, energy and infrastructure to boost local production and jobs as Kenya narrows its trade gap.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Solar firms to list inverters, batteries on online marketplace

Kenya’s solar market is expanding, with an online marketplace set to offer solar inverters and battery storage systems to households, businesses and installers seeking equipment.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Eyes on Ruto as major announcement looms

President Ruto, currently in Moscow, is set to make a key announcement at 6pm this evening, State House says.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Konza bets on university research to drive technology innovation

Konza Technopolis is seeking to connect universities, researchers and technology firms to turn academic research into commercial products, strengthen innovation and create skilled jobs in Kenya.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Waiguru leads Kindiki in poll on Ruto's 2027 running mate

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru leads Deputy President Kithure Kindiki in preferences to become President William Ruto’s running mate, according to a new poll.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

How air quality monitors are helping track pollution across five counties

An initiative seeking to address air pollution in African cities is using more than 100 monitors across five counties to help residents and authorities track pollution levels and identify hotspots.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Nyeri irrigation project targets 834 acres, 1,668 households

The Karima Kabutu irrigation project in Nyeri will target 834 acres and 1,668 households, with projected annual income of Sh627 million and improved crop production throughout the year.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Irrigation PS Kimotho to steer revived research centre

Irrigation PS Ephantus Kimotho named CETRAD board chairman as the trust is relaunched through a partnership between government and two universities to guide research and policy across Kenya in future.

By David Njaaga 1 day ago

Don't use overdrafts to buy long-term assets, HFCB chief warns

Mugeni cautioned that using short-term credit to acquire long-term assets could leave businesses struggling to meet repayment obligations before those investments become profitable.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Affordable housing push opens new market for electrical firms

Kenya’s housing drive is creating opportunities for electrical suppliers. Himel says it supplied equipment for five projects covering 4,657 homes and 104 shops under the affordable housing programme.

By David Njaaga 2 days ago

Nairobi's luxury market draws global watch brands

Nairobi's luxury retail market is attracting international brands seeking to reach wealthy consumers, with high-end watches emerging as one of the categories competing for a share of premium spending.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Kenya, Uganda use golf to woo tourists ahead of AFCON 2027

Kenya and Uganda are seeking to grow cross-border tourism through sporting events, with the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations offering an opportunity to attract visitors and boost business.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

First 20 Ebola contacts return home as 98 remain in quarantine

20 Ebola contacts return home after 21-day monitoring; Health DG Patrick Amoth says 9 cases and 2 deaths confirmed, with 98 more to be released from Nov. 3.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

'Leaders come and go,' Kindiki warns politicians against electoral violence

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has ruled out government plans to undermine transparency in the 2027 General Election and warned politicians against actions that could threaten peace and stability.

By David Njaaga 3 days ago

Irrigation farmers explore cooperative marketing to improve earnings

Farmers are exploring how collective marketing, produce aggregation and value addition can help them access better markets and improve their earnings.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

New poll puts Ruto ahead of Sifuna by one point in 2027 race

President William Ruto leads a hypothetical 2027 presidential race with 26 per cent support, just one point ahead of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, according to a new opinion poll.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

South African firm eyes Kenya with online shops, electric scooter plan

A plan to combine electric scooter financing with free online shops could bring a new business model to Kenya, where a South African company is targeting expansion in 2027.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Architects demand release of past building collapse reports

The Architects Alliance has called for the release of past building collapse investigation reports and a nationwide audit of buildings after another structure collapsed in Eastleigh, Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

How financing is reshaping Kenya's car import business

Kenya’s vehicle import business is drawing new financing arrangements that seek to connect overseas car purchases with shipping, clearance and asset loans once vehicles are registered locally.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

Over 5,000 deaths a year as NTSA seeks disaster declaration

NTSA wants road crashes declared a national disaster, citing thousands of deaths annually and calling for coordinated government action.

By David Njaaga 4 days ago

How public trust in leaders can weaken accountability

Public trust in political leaders can weaken accountability, with research across 37 African countries linking confidence in presidents and ruling parties to weaker support for oversight.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

East African summit targets skills gaps, cross-border employment

East African stakeholders are seeking ways to improve skills recognition and labour mobility across the region ahead of the East African Employability Summit scheduled for November 11-12 in Nairobi.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Ruto hands over COMESA chairmanship, pushes for levy to fund regional programmes

President William Ruto has handed over the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) chairmanship to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Illicit alcohol now ranked with terrorism, banditry-Kindiki

DP Kindiki says the Government has elevated the illicit alcohol trade to organised crime, introduced a permanent coordination team and plans tougher penalties for those involved in the supply chain.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

UAE commits $1 billion to AI projects in Africa

United Arab Emirates (UAE) is backing a US$1 billion (Sh129.8 billion) initiative to help African countries use artificial intelligence in education, agriculture and infrastructure.

By David Njaaga 7 days ago

Willis Otieno: Opposition needs more than slogans to challenge Ruto

Safina Deputy Party Leader Willis Otieno has challenged opposition leaders to offer economic solutions beyond removing President William Ruto from office.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Linda Mwananchi demands probe into attack on Mwangaza

Linda Mwananchi National Secretariat has condemned an attack on former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza during Mashujaa Day celebrations in Meru County.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Linda Mwananchi faces fresh hurdle over party name change

Chepalungu MP aspirant Ruto Festus challenges The Equitable Party’s name change to Linda Mwananchi Movement, cites lack of delegates’ approval.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Back to sender: Geofrey Mosiria fired with immediate effect

The move comes a few days after Mosiria declared interest in challenging Sakaja for the governor’s seat in the forthcoming 2027 General Election.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

Breast cancer awareness campaign targets Kenyan women

Kenyan women affected by breast cancer are the focus of a campaign at Kenyatta National Hospital aimed at encouraging early detection and offering support to patients and their families.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Mutunga warns Kenya's Constitution risks remaining on paper

Kenya’s constitutional promises risk remaining on paper unless public institutions act on citizens’ demands for accountability and meaningful participation, former CJ Willy Mutunga warns.

By David Njaaga 8 days ago

PAYE relief? Ruto plans tax break for low-income earners

President William Ruto proposes scrapping PAYE for workers earning up to Sh32,333 monthly, exempts land transactions worth Sh1 million or less from stamp duty

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities

A drone strike by the Sudanese army killed 53 people at a market in an area disputed between Sudan and South Sudan, local authorities said Tuesday.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Kenya races to upgrade stadiums ahead of AFCON 2027

President William Ruto says Kenya is upgrading major stadiums, including Raila Odinga International Stadium and Kasarani, ahead of AFCON 2027 and the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Music producer Refigah Heviweit receives National Heroes Medal

Music producer Yusuf Noah, popularly known as Refigah Heviweit, has received the National Heroes Medal for his contribution to Kenya’s contemporary music industry.

By David Njaaga 9 days ago

Why Kenya is hosting regional training for animal health experts

Kenya hosts regional training to equip animal health laboratory experts with auditing skills, improve disease detection and strengthen outbreak preparedness across Eastern and Southern Africa.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Wandayi rallies Siaya leaders behind Ruto's re-election bid

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi says Siaya leaders are mobilising support for President William Ruto’s re-election, pledging to sustain the broad-based government following Raila Odinga’s death.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Makenzi guilty of murder of 191 people in Shakahola Forest

High Court judge Kavedza Mochache convicts controversial pastor Paul Makenzi, 28 others of the murder of 191 inside Shakahola Forest.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago

Struggling to conceive? Why both partners need fertility tests

Couples struggling to conceive may spend months trying for a pregnancy without knowing the underlying cause, while misconceptions about fertility can lead to blame and delay medical assessment.

By David Njaaga 10 days ago