Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
How Kirinyaga County has empowered butchers to spur local leather industry
Jan 23, 2025 at 03:48 PM
The Kirinyaga County Government, in partnership with the National Government, has embarked on a comprehensive training program for butchers on properly handling hides and skins, in...
Nairobi County clamps down on loud matatu touts, noisy businesses in CBD
Jan 22, 2025 at 02:34 PM
Nairobi County has unveiled fresh measures aimed at reducing noise pollution in the city’s Central Business District (CBD)....
Remittances from Kenyans in diaspora soared to record Sh651.7 billion in 2024
Jan 20, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Remittances from the diaspora contributed a remarkable Sh651.7 billion to Kenya's economy in 2024, marking an 18 per cent rise from Sh543.3 billion in 2023....
Donald Trump now proposes 50 per cent US stake in China's TikTok to avert a ban
Jan 20, 2025 at 11:13 AM
Donald Trump, the incoming US President, has proposed that the United States secure a 50 per cent ownership stake in a joint venture to keep TikTok operational within its borders....
Dancing Again? TikTok restores services in US after Donald Trump pledge on ban
Jan 20, 2025 at 01:06 AM
TikTok has resumed its operations in the US after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to give the app a reprieve through an executive order when he assumes office on Monday....
Why CMC Motors is exiting East Africa after operating for more than 40 years
Jan 17, 2025 at 02:38 PM
CMC Motors Group has announced plans to gradually cease operations in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, citing persistent market challenges....
Kenya introduces new sugar levy to foster growth of local industry
Jan 16, 2025 at 10:55 AM
The government has introduced a new levy that will apply to both domestic and imported sugar....
James Mwangi joins the Global Board of Advisors of Council on Foreign Relations
Jan 15, 2025 at 04:20 PM
Equity Group Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Dr James Mwangi has been appointed to join the Global Board of Advisors of the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR)....
Bold Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series seeks to attract 200,000 tourists
Jan 15, 2025 at 02:36 PM
Kenya is charting new paths in tourism, unveiling the Magical Kenya Mountain and Trail Series in a bold bid to attract 200,000 adventure tourists over the next five years....
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Kenya-UAE economic pact opens gateway to global trade opportunities
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Kenya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken a bold step to strengthen their economic ties with the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)....
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KeNHA announces temporary traffic disruption at Haile Selassie roundabout
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:32 AM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced a temporary traffic disruption at the Haile Selassie Roundabout on Uhuru Highway....
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Mang’u High School receives Boeing 737 plane from KQ to boost aviation training
Jan 13, 2025 at 08:50 PM
Mang’u High School has received a decommissioned Boeing 737-700 from Kenya Airways, marking a significant milestone in its aviation programme....
KK Security transitions to sole ownership as CAK approves acquisition by Cretier
Jan 10, 2025 at 10:53 AM
KK Security Limited is set to operate under sole ownership after the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) approved its acquisition by Stephan Cretier, Chief Executive Officer of Ga...
Ministry of Health calms fears over China's HMPV outbreak hitting Kenya
Jan 08, 2025 at 01:04 PM
The Ministry of Health has reassured Kenyans that the recent Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China poses no immediate threat to the country....
Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, announces key board changes
Jan 07, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Rendeavour, the owner and developer of Tatu City, has appointed David Kippen as Chairman of the Board, joining Lord Ashcroft, who continues in his role as Deputy Chairman....
CA invites public, stakeholders to give views on three key ICT regulatory reviews
Jan 03, 2025 at 03:36 PM
Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has invited members of the public to provide their input on three key legal amendments proposed in an effort to grow the ICT sector in Kenya....
Ruto announces dualling of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway to ease traffic woes
Dec 23, 2024 at 01:56 PM
President William Ruto has announced that the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway will be upgraded to a dual carriageway, offering hope to motorists frustrated by persistent traffic congestion ...
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Bamburi Cement slated to join Amsons Group as shareholders approve takeover
Dec 21, 2024 at 09:15 AM
Tanzanian manufacturing and energy conglomerate, Amsons Group, has concluded the takeover offer of Bamburi Cement after months of controversy and uncertainty....
How Govt plans to cut cooking gas prices
Dec 18, 2024 at 12:01 PM
The government is poised to introduce a new system of importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) that aims to significantly reduce consumers' costs of cooking gas....
Sh3.2 billion in M-Pesa accounts now in UFAA's hands as unclaimed funds mount
Dec 17, 2024 at 10:46 AM
Kenya’s growing pile of unclaimed financial assets has hit alarming heights, with Sh3.2 billion lying idle in dormant M-Pesa accounts alone....
