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Why Kenya's property sector is cooling after years of growth

Satellite towns such as Kiserian and Kitengela offered the lowest-price access points

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

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Inside Raila's quest to modernise his 'bedroom'

This was perhaps the first time for the First Lady to venture that deep in the sprawling slum. She was there to inaugurate one of her projects, the Kibera Education and Empowerment Programme.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

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Ida Odinga: The quiet pillar behind Raila's loud battles

For 52 years, Ida Odinga stood beside her man-now she mourns him as both widow and national matriarch. Now, she faces her greatest test yet-mourning Raila Odinga as a widow.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

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Political instability, civil unrest top business hazards in Kenya

Political instability and civil unrest have been ranked as the top hazards with the potential to disrupt economic activities in Kenya over the coming year.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

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How AI has changed the game in wildlife conservation, ocean clean-up

Traditional wildlife surveys often overestimate populations and miss critical details due to limited coverage and human error.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

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KWS: Why raising park fees for visitors to Kenya's national parks is long overdue

The quest to double revenue from Kenya's national parks now rests with Parliament after a public validation exercise was completed on Thursday.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

Sudhir Vidyarthi: Maverick who took on Kanu's regime bows out

Sudhir's Colourprint printed radical publications, challenging single-party Kanu. He dedicated his life to helping others and supporting Kenya's Second Liberation.

By Peter Muiruri 5 months ago

Masai Mara listed in 'extraordinary global records' for unique annual spectacle

Reserve listed in as World's Greatest Annual Terrestrial Wildlife Migration. Every year between July and October, over 1.5 million wildebeests cross to Mara from Serengeti.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

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How Donald Trump's remittance tax is threatening property investments in Kenya

It will be in addition to the six per cent that US migrants already pay in remittance fees to these platforms.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

How underfunding hampers wildlife management

Historical underfunding amid rising visitor numbers is hampering infrastructure upgrades within the country's wildlife-protected areas.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

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Why Kenya is losing her tourism mojo to Tanzania and Rwanda

There was a time Kenya used to sneeze and her neighbours caught a flu, a popular adage went.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Killer counterfeits: How fake malaria drugs claim 100,000 lives every year

Some of the factors that fuel the illegal pharmaceutical market in Africa include limited access to affordable medicines, supply chain gaps, and the unchecked rise of street markets.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Birth of Saba Saba rallies

The talk of another round of demonstrations on Monday, July 7, brings to mind the first demonstrations held in various parts of the country during the reign of the late President Daniel Moi.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Licensing of more digital credit providers to spur small businesses

The recent licensing of more digital credit providers is expected to spur credit growth to small businesses that are often overlooked by big market players.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

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From Ngare Ndare to Malka Mari, the unsung travel destinations

If you fancy a serene walk in a natural forest, away from the humming engines and a thousand footsteps, Ngare Ndare is the place to be.

By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago

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Trump versus Musk: who will blink first?

The unfolding feud between Us President Donald Trump and his erstwhile friend turned foe, Elon Musk might recalibrate that notion.

By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago

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The making of Nairobi as a hub for global professionals

Recently, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced plans to relocate almost a quarter of its New York-based workforce to Nairobi.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Kenya attains key milestone in sustainable buildings

Kenya has reached a milestone of one million square metres of green-certified floorspace, saving energy and water and reducing harmful emissions.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Why restoration of Nyekweri Forest is key to community survival, wildlife conservation

The forest is well known as a safe haven for Maasai Mara elephants who use the secluded region to give birth and nurse their young before rejoining the greater herds in the game reserve

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

Mara Enkaji, a home in the wild

Maasai Mara is a land of superlatives. It is one of the most written about animal reserves in the world, and although not the biggest it stands in a class of its own.

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

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State vs private sector: Who should drive affordable housing agenda?

The affordable housing programme driven by the Kenya Kwanza regime to deliver an average of 200 units in every constituency is backed by a public land bank and an unpopular housing levy.

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

Report: Kenyan youths healthier mentally than peers in rich states

Youths in Kenya are generally in a better mental state compared to their peers in high-income nations, a new report reveals.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Why Africa loses out on MICE business to rest of the world

Poor infrastructure development, fragmented marketing strategies, and discordant visa regimes continue to hamper the full development of the MICE market in Africa.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

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Zanzibar tourism success offers blueprint for regional growth

A visitor to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport would mistake it for a global aviation hub. Apart from the visual appeal, the airport aprons are full of aviation giants.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

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Kenya's most extreme holiday destinations

Few Kenyans pay more than the usual attention to Kenya's mini version of the Sahara. The Chalbi Desert is perfect for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

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Mohan Panesar's 50-year love affair with wood

Whenever he enters his workshop along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, each morning, as he has done for the last 50 years, his hands twitch with the urge to create bespoke pieces.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his father's funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

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Why new-look State House has sparked outrage instead of praise

Questions have been raised regarding the legality and the wisdom of altering the exterior of a historic site that has been at the heart of Kenya's history and governance.

By Peter Muiruri and Irene Githinji 11 months ago

The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi

In a world where true self-sacrifice is rare, Aga Khan stood out as a beacon of hope, kindness and boundless generosity.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations

The facelift at State House has ignited a storm, sparking outrage over what critics term misplaced priorities and extravagance.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom

The upward growth in the number of tourists to Kenya is expected to drive the construction of more hospitality outlets in the country.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM

The board of the Nairobi Hospital has denied knowledge of a strike notice.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector

Kapona Lapale Nanyuki spent 15 years in Laikipia between 1985 to 2000, poaching elephants for a living in the expansive conservancy and other wildlife sanctuaries.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties

Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, touched down at the JKIA at the beginning of June with 288 passengers onboard.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism

Alfred Mutua took over from Penina Malonza, once described as "colourless" and who had difficulties articulating her agenda to key stakeholders in the industry.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago