Peer review: Counties poor in controlling drugs and pornography

Counties have acknowledged performance weakness in controlling drugs and pornography in their jurisdictions.

By James Wanzala 6 days ago

Architects, engineers to get indemnity cover after new pact

The cover will shield AAK-licensed members and consulting engineers from professional negligence or errors of omission and commission or breach of duty.

By James Wanzala 9 days ago

Kenyan startups among firms set to get Google Sh5b funding

Kenya will be among five African countries to benefit from Google's outlined wave of artificial intelligence (AI) support across Africa.

By James Wanzala 10 days ago

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Why hitches have rocked William Ruto's Mukuru affordable housing

Teething problems mar Ruto's Mukuru affordable housing estate as more tenants take up houses

By James Wanzala 14 days ago

Court allows DCI more time to investigate three activists over demos

The three activists are being investigated for multiple offenses, including arson, stealing, housebreaking, burglary, and malicious property damage.

By Nancy Gitonga and James Wanzala 16 days ago

University students ready for national conclave

Student leaders drawn from various universities have supported calls for talks as they pushed for compensation for families that have lost their loved ones in the anti-government protests.

By James Wanzala 16 days ago

IFC, Equity to empower more women-owned enterprises

Equity Bank Kenya will leverage its existing Fanikisha network, extending invitations to its Shaba, Almasi, Dhahabu and Platini customers.

By James Wanzala 17 days ago

42 counties get Sh6.97b for climate resilience

The National Treasury has disbursed Sh6.97 billion to 42 counties as part of the second tranche of the County Climate Resilience Investment (CCRI) grants.

By James Wanzala 17 days ago

Road contractors get Sh60b as pending bills payment begins

The National Treasury says it has started paying local firms' pending bills, in what it expects will increase liquidity for many cash-strapped small businesses.

By James Wanzala 21 days ago

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Poor air quality silently killing thousands in Africa

According to Dr Pant, household air pollution (HAP) remains a persistent challenge, with more than 700,000 deaths annually.

By James Wanzala 23 days ago

Kenya, UK deal boosts climate change response

This core pillar is set to deliver ambitious action on clean energy and forestry, and increase climate and disaster resilience.

By James Wanzala 26 days ago

Lawyer Pheroze Nowrojee: Legal luminary who fought for justice

Pheroze championed justice and dignity; mentored lawyers without seeking fame. Leaders praised him as honest, dedicated, unshakeable voice for justice.

By James Wanzala 28 days ago

Global experts convene in Nairobi for Clean-Air Forum 2025

Air quality experts from across the world will convene in Nairobi next week for the third edition of the Clean-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of pollution.

By James Wanzala 28 days ago

FIDA demands justice for victims of police brutality during protests

FIDA-Kenya has condemned the events that unfolded during the Saba Saba and June 25 protests to push for justice.

By James Wanzala 30 days ago

Proposed flyer levy faces turbulence from aviation sector

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opposed the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target flyers with a premium levy.

By James Wanzala 30 days ago

Transport hit as matatu sector counts Sh800m loss

Matatu operators reported nearly 90 per cent in daily losses. Stakeholders accuse the State of mishandling the unrest.

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and James Wanzala 1 month ago

Schools, businesses fear disruption tomorrow

Many businesses and schools, particularly in Nairobi and other urban areas, are expected to be disrupted tomorrow.

By Lewis Nyaundi and James Wanzala 1 month ago

Private sector calls for media collaboration on sustainability, social impact

The media has been urged to increase coverage of impactful, development and sustainability stories in a rapidly changing world.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kenya Pipeline, Kebs sign Sh45m petroleum testing deal

Kenya Pipeline Company and Kenya Bureau of Standards have entered into an agreement that will enable all petroleum products entering the country to be tested at KPC laboratories.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Push to review occupational safety and health laws

The current occupational safety and health laws are considered to be obsolete and therefore do not tackle issues of today.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Equity's opening of UAE office gets shareholders' nod

Equity Group Holdings shareholders have given the lender a go-ahead to establish a representative office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to regulatory approvals.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

New airport system to boost safety

There will now be swift and safe removal of disabled aircraft from airport runways ensuring rapid resumption of normal operations at Kenyan airports.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Traders lose millions to looters on rampage

Traders in Nairobi's downtown area woke up on Thursday to billowing smoke and charred buildings, the aftermath of Wednesday's protests that left a trail of destruction and despair.

By Okumu Modachi, Okumu Modachi and James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kilifi County fails to spend Sh220m climate funds, audit reveals

Kilifi County has not yet started using the Sh220 million climate funds two years later, says the social audit report.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Westlands: Key hospitality hub attracting big hotel chains

Nairobi's Westlands area is rapidly developing into a key hospitality hub as more local and international hotel brands seek a piece of the city's suburb.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

NITA, counties to collaborate on vocational training

The National Industrial Training Authority will collaborate with all counties on vocational training with focus on research and curriculum development and Recognition of Prior Learning.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

KQ to venture into production of aviation fuel to cut emissions

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to start manufacturing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within five years.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summit

Kisumu is set to host the second edition of the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) between August 6 to 8, 2025.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Nairobi West Hospital starts local production of cancer-tracing isotopes

The fight against cancer in the country has received another major boost after Nairobi West Hospital announced that it had started the local manufacture of radioactive isotopes.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Former US Vice President Al Gore urges Kenya's climate champions to speak out against fossil fuels

Former United States (US) Vice President Al Gore has challenged Kenya's climate champions to raise their voice against fossil fuels.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

Boost for air quality monitoring as Nairobi flags off 50 more sensors

The 87 local sensors will complement two reference-grade monitors that are more accurate but expensive.

By James Wanzala 1 month ago

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Prison jobs up for sale: How parents were defrauded millions in Kenya Prisons bribery scam

It is alleged an officer sent a copy of the admission letter to a parent who had paid Sh250,000

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Digital soil testing to cover all 47 counties in six months, says PS Ronoh

PS Ronoh was speaking on Tuesday during an interview with the media after officially opening the two-day Data for Soil Health and Scale Summit taking place in Westlands.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Iran urges Kenya to embrace 'religious democracy' at Khomeini anniversary

Kenya has been challenged to adopt religious democracy leadership.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Lobby welcomes IEBC chair appointee, calls for probe into Koimburi abduction claims

Bunge La Mwananchi has welcomed the nomination of Erastus Ethekon as the new chairperson of the IEBC by President William Ruto.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Nairobi old estates residents condemn evictions over rent arrears

Residents of several old estates in Nairobi have strongly criticized the Nairobi County Government over ongoing evictions tied to rent arrears.

By James Wanzala and Claire Ochieng 2 months ago

Ruto urges collaboration to fix Africa's insecurity challenges

President William Ruto has called for unity in tackling Africa's insecurity challenges.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

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Mukuru affordable houses ready, but no tenants five days later

Days after President William Ruto unveiled new affordable housing units and issued keys to Mukuru residents, only one had settled by Friday.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Alarm over forged papers with public servants leading the vice

Kenyans seeking jobs in public service will now be subjected to intense scrutiny of their academic and professional qualifications.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago

Education lobby urges more funding for education, children in new budget

A lobby group has called for increased budgetary allocation for child protection and education.

By James Wanzala 2 months ago