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Kenya elevates care work as a public good, pledges bold action to empower caregivers
The work that sustains families and fuels communities - caring for children, the sick, and the elderly - took centre stage on Thursday as Kenya marked the International Day of Care.
By Lillian Mutavi 3 months ago
Kenya elevates care work as a public good, pledges bold action to empower caregivers
Platform aims to pay creators for purpose, not popularity
When a new digital platform entered Kenya's communications space, it was easy to mistake it for another influencer marketing project.
By Lillian Mutavi 3 months ago
Platform aims to pay creators for purpose, not popularity
Kenya's neglect of its children is a bet against the nation's future
Social Health Authority's failure to cushion the vulnerable deepens woes of a baby born in Kenya today.
By Lillian Mutavi, Ndungu Gachane 3 months ago
Kenya's neglect of its children is a bet against the nation's future
One in five Kenyan youth on Zindi secures a career shift, study finds
More than 8,000 Kenyan users analyzed, nearly 1,500 reported a career change linked to their Zindi participation.
By Lillian Mutavi 4 months ago
One in five Kenyan youth on Zindi secures a career shift, study finds
Kenya rolls out RPL certification for 40,000 youth to boost employability
NITA has kicked off a nationwide awareness drive on the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification, targeting more than 40,000 youth.
By Lillian Mutavi 4 months ago
Kenya rolls out RPL certification for 40,000 youth to boost employability
Kenyan meat processor QMP expands into Gulf and DRC with new halal line
QMP a privately owned, fully integrated meat firm has taken a significant step into international markets with the launch of new processed Halal meat products in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
By Lillian Mutavi 4 months ago
Kenyan meat processor QMP expands into Gulf and DRC with new halal line
SMEs, startups driving innovation and CSR to shine at 2025 Pacesetters Awards
Kenya is set to take centre stage in the global business calendar as it hosts the 9th edition of the prestigious Pacesetters International Awards (PIA) on September 12, 2025 in Nairobi.
By Lillian Mutavi 5 months ago
SMEs, startups driving innovation and CSR to shine at 2025 Pacesetters Awards
Kenya-Japan partnership paves way for local vaccine manufacturing by 2027
Kenya has announced bold plans to start producing vaccines locally by 2027, marking a major step toward reducing reliance on donor support for regional health security.
By Lillian Mutavi 5 months ago
Kenya-Japan partnership paves way for local vaccine manufacturing by 2027
Experts caution: Kenya's VASP Bill holds the future of Web3
Kenya's emerging Web3 ecosystem stands at a critical juncture with the imminent enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill, 2025.
By Lillian Mutavi 5 months ago
Experts caution: Kenya's VASP Bill holds the future of Web3
Errand App debuts to revolutionise deliveries in Kenya
Kenya has taken a bold step into the future of homegrown logistics with the launch of Errand App - a digital platform designed to turn everyday errands into a fast.
By Lillian Mutavi 5 months ago
Errand App debuts to revolutionise deliveries in Kenya
Wajir Governor slams Sifuna over anti-Ruto remarks
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi dismissed Sifuna's statements as "not reflective of the party's official position", and urged ODM to focus on realignment ahead of 2027.
By Lillian Mutavi 6 months ago
Wajir Governor slams Sifuna over anti-Ruto remarks
From clashes to cohesion: How Kenyan youth are turning the tide through talent and unity
With a burgeoning youthful population, the nation faces the dual challenge of creating sustainable income-generating opportunities.
By Lillian Mutavi 6 months ago
From clashes to cohesion: How Kenyan youth are turning the tide through talent and unity
State department wins top USAWA award for gender and inclusion excellence
State Department for Public Service and Human Capital Development has been recognised for its exemplary work in advancing gender equality and social inclusion.
By Lillian Mutavi 6 months ago
State department wins top USAWA award for gender and inclusion excellence
CS Ruku launches 59th Huduma Centre in Mogotio
CS for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has launched Kenya's 59th Huduma Centre in Mogotio for citizen access to essential government services.
By Lillian Mutavi 6 months ago
CS Ruku launches 59th Huduma Centre in Mogotio
Kenyan tech firm launches platform for people to co-own cloud servers
Kenyan tech firm Siscom has unveiled a new investment platform that allows ordinary citizens,small businesses to co-own high-performance servers, in a bid to localise cloud infrastructure.
By Lillian Mutavi 6 months ago
Kenyan tech firm launches platform for people to co-own cloud servers
Speaker Kiusya back in court as Machakos Assembly power struggle escalates
Speaker Anne Kiusya has returned to the High Court to contest orders that reinstated nine suspended Members of County Assembly (MCAs), escalating political tensions in the county.
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
Speaker Kiusya back in court as Machakos Assembly power struggle escalates
Crypto experts urge rethink of digital asset tax amid Sh10 billion revenue haul
Kenya's tax on digital assets has raised Sh10 billion in the past financial year, but industry leaders are warning the policy risks stifling innovation and investment.
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
Crypto experts urge rethink of digital asset tax amid Sh10 billion revenue haul
Tyler Perry's Straw left us in tears, here's why
Some movies entertain. Some shock. A few inspire. Straw, Tyler Perry's latest film, is one such haunting masterpiece. Straw is not just a film. It is a collective reckoning.
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
Tyler Perry's Straw left us in tears, here's why
Binance, Crypto Chamber back Kenya bill, urge balanced tax policy
Global blockchain powerhouse Binance and Kenya's VAC have praised the country's progress on cryptocurrency regulation, describing the recently introduced VASP Bill.
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
Binance, Crypto Chamber back Kenya bill, urge balanced tax policy
State agency to certify 420,000 Kenyans with skills
The National Industrial Training Authority has set an ambitious target of assessing and certifying 420,000 Kenyans through the Recognition of Prior Learning initiative.
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
State agency to certify 420,000 Kenyans with skills
New book calls for youth inclusion in African leadership
Kenya has been challenged to stop sidelining its youth and instead embrace their energy, boldness, and demand for change.
By Amos Murumba and Lillian Mutavi, Lillian Mutavi, Amos Murumba and Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
New book calls for youth inclusion in African leadership
Innovation takes centre stage as Kenya prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025
A highlight of the celebration will be a public exhibition of transformative innovations by Ministries, Departments, Agencies, and County Governments (MDACs).
By Lillian Mutavi 7 months ago
Innovation takes centre stage as Kenya prepares for Africa Public Service Day 2025
NACADA shuts Kajiado rehab in national crackdown
NACADA has shut down Better Me Options Rehabilitation Center in Birikani, Kajiado East, for violating health and safety standards, in what marks the latest move in a nationwide crackdown.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
NACADA shuts Kajiado rehab in national crackdown
Mavoko residents plant bamboo trees to reclaim polluted Athi River
A section of Mavoko residents in Machakos County is calling on the county government to take firm action against industries discharging untreated waste into the Athi River.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Mavoko residents plant bamboo trees to reclaim polluted Athi River
Kenya, Netherlands partner to end FGM by 2026
Kenya and the Netherlands have partnered to ending Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and other harmful cultural practices by 2026.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Kenya, Netherlands partner to end FGM by 2026
Stakeholders urged to adopt eco-packaging in East Africa
Stakeholders in East Africa's packaging industry have been urged to strengthen collaboration, particularly in developing regional standards, to accelerate the adoption of eco-friendly packaging.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Stakeholders urged to adopt eco-packaging in East Africa
Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University
Huawei Kenya, in partnership with Equity Group Foundation has launched Huawei ICT Academy at OUK a transformative step toward equipping thousands with the digital skills.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Huawei, Equity launch ICT academy at Open University
Shina foundation launches maternal and child health campaign in Kilifi
A boost to maternal and child health efforts in Kilifi County is underway as the Shina Foundation, led by former Makueni First Lady Mrs. Nazi Kivutha, joins the Okoa Mama na Mtoto Initiative.
By Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Shina foundation launches maternal and child health campaign in Kilifi
Biosafety Authority lauds border agencies, pledges tighter GMO control
NBA has reaffirmed its commitment to regulating the entry of GMOs and their products through Kenya's border points, citing enhanced collaboration with various government agencies.
By AFP, Lillian Mutavi 8 months ago
Biosafety Authority lauds border agencies, pledges tighter GMO control
State targets to cut 10 per cent carbon emissions along Northern Corridor
The government, in collaboration with the Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority, has launched a programme to enhance road safety and reduce carbon emissions.
By Lillian Mutavi 9 months ago
State targets to cut 10 per cent carbon emissions along Northern Corridor
Political storm in Machakos as MCAs oppose Speaker's impeachment
23 Machakos MCAs mainly from the minority side, have dismissed the impeachment motion against Speaker Ann Kiusya as a politically motivated plot by Governor Wavinya Ndeti.
By Lillian Mutavi 9 months ago
Political storm in Machakos as MCAs oppose Speaker's impeachment
Wajir battles Kala-azar: Over 600 infected as death toll reaches 25
The National Government has intensified its response to the Kala-azar outbreak in Wajir County, where the death toll has risen to 25.
By Lillian Mutavi 10 months ago
Wajir battles Kala-azar: Over 600 infected as death toll reaches 25
Study: Early school enrollment boosts kids' growth, empowers mothers
A joint study by Kenyatta University and Yale University has revealed that enrolling three-year-old children in school not only enhances their cognitive development.
By Lillian Mutavi 10 months ago
Study: Early school enrollment boosts kids' growth, empowers mothers
Standard Group CEO Marion Mwangi takes over as Women Network patron
Standard Group CEO Marion Gathoga-Mwangi has officially taken over as the patron of the Standard Group Women Network (SGWN).
By Lillian Mutavi 10 months ago
Standard Group CEO Marion Mwangi takes over as Women Network patron
BuuPass, Team SWAT Partner to enhance bus travel across Western Kenya
BuuPass, Kenya's leading digital travel platform, has partnered with Team SWAT Logistics and Management Ltd, a key bus operator serving Western Kenya.
By Lillian Mutavi 10 months ago
BuuPass, Team SWAT Partner to enhance bus travel across Western Kenya
Reprieve for Kamulu Housing Cooperative Society in 800-acre land row
A Cooperative society has got a reprieve after a Machakos High Court ordered that over 800 acres of land that was grabbed be returned.
By Lillian Mutavi 11 months ago
Reprieve for Kamulu Housing Cooperative Society in 800-acre land row
Mavoko MP Makau, Babu Owino among top MPs with exemplary NG-CDF utilization,report says
The latest report by the Auditor General confirms what Mavoko constituents have known all along: their MP is a leader who delivers on his promises.
By Lillian Mutavi 11 months ago
Mavoko MP Makau, Babu Owino among top MPs with exemplary NG-CDF utilization,report says
BuuPass partners with Stanbic Bank to reward travelers with cashback offers
BuuPass, East Africa's leading travel solutions platform, has announced an exciting partnership with Stanbic Bank Kenya to offer exclusive cashback rewards for Stanbic Bank cardholders.
By Lillian Mutavi 11 months ago
BuuPass partners with Stanbic Bank to reward travelers with cashback offers
Prateek Suri: How the richest Indian billionaire in Africa is increasing ties through innovation
At 36, Prateek Suri, the CEO and founder of Maser Group and MDR Investments stands as one of the richest Indians in Africa with a staggering net worth of Sh5.3 trillion.
By Lillian Mutavi 1 year ago
Prateek Suri: How the richest Indian billionaire in Africa is increasing ties through innovation
Suspects accused of hijacking, robbing medic to remain in custody
Four suspects accused of hijacking, kidnapping and robbing a retired senior government officer in Machakos will be remanded for another week before hearing of bail or bond application.
By Lillian Mutavi 1 year ago
Suspects accused of hijacking, robbing medic to remain in custody
GSU officer dies by suicide in Mandera
North Eastern
By Fred Kagonye
43 mins ago
Inside chemical castration push for child sex offenders
National
By Marion Kithi
50 mins ago
Winnie Odinga: Bold emergence igniting fierce struggle over ODM's political future
Politics
By David Odongo and Brian Kisanji
2 hrs ago