Stories By Swala Nyeti Reporter
Kenya imposes ban on cheap wheat imports to safeguard local farmers
Dec 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
Wheat farmers in Kenya have received a reprieve after the government banned the importation of the commodity to shield the local market from low-priced imports that threaten to des...
Most Kenyans have confidence in DP Kithure Kindiki leadership - Politrack Africa survey
Dec 21, 2024 at 03:31 PM
According to a nationwide survey conducted by Politrack Africa, Kenyans have expressed confidence in Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s leadership....
Ruto reshuffles Cabinet, foreign missions, state agencies in sweeping realignment
Dec 19, 2024 at 10:39 PM
President William Ruto has introduced sweeping changes to Kenya's top leadership in a bid to strengthen his administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA)....
State halts East Africa Portland Cement operations over million in unpaid debts
Dec 19, 2024 at 06:58 PM
The Ministry of Mining has halted operations at East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) and its three quarries, citing unpaid debt and regulatory violations....
MPs propose fuel stock reforms for IPPs to lower electricity costs
Dec 19, 2024 at 06:23 PM
Thermal Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in Kenya could soon gain significant financial relief if a parliamentary proposal to lift minimum fuel stock requirements is approved....
Waiguru outlines Kirinyaga’s major achievements during the State of the County Address
Dec 19, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru delivered her annual State of the County Address on Wednesday, detailing remarkable progress across key sectors while attributing the achievements t...
4,700 vehicles registered last-minute to beat NTSA's fast-approaching deadline
Dec 18, 2024 at 03:09 PM
A total of 4,700 vehicles were registered within a week as car owners rushed to meet the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) deadline to avoid fines of up to Sh300,0...
Cabinet approves formation of task force to address femicide crisis in Kenya
Dec 17, 2024 at 05:51 PM
The Cabinet has approved the formation of a presidential working group to develop strategies to address femicide in the country....
Kenya faces surge in gender-based violence amid economic strain on youth
Dec 16, 2024 at 11:58 AM
Kenya’s youth are facing a harsh economic reality that experts say is fuelling a surge in gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide, with over 97 femicide cases recorded since Aug...
Soy bags maiden Peter Ndegwa and Friends Golf Tournament at Muthaiga
Dec 16, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Beatrice Soy emerged the overall winner of the maiden Dr Peter Ndegwa and Friends Golf tournament, which was held at the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi on Saturday....
KICC digital campaigns land David Gitari Itumbi prestigious ICTAK 2024 award
Dec 13, 2024 at 09:29 AM
David Gitari Itumbi, a digital communications expert, has been feted as the Digital Communication Practitioner of the Year 2024 by the Information Communication Technology Associat...
Kenya’s Sh898 billion borrowing in 2023-2024 FY signals deepening debt crisis
Dec 10, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Kenya’s insatiable appetite for loans has added 36 new foreign debts worth Sh898 billion to its books during the 2023-2024 fiscal year, according to the Africa Centre for Open Go...
Safaricom Foundation unveils Sh120 million Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia
Dec 10, 2024 at 01:46 PM
The Safaricom Foundation has introduced the Wezesha Agri-Eco Hub Project in Busia County, targeting the empowerment of over 5,000 youth through training in agribusiness, enterprise...
AstraZeneca employees volunteer to advance environmental sustainability
Dec 10, 2024 at 12:32 AM
More than 200 employees of AstraZeneca offices across Africa have concluded more than 1,600 hours of volunteer service to communities and to boost environmental sustainability....
Local car dealers risk losing licenses for failing to register vehicles, NTSA warns
Dec 09, 2024 at 12:23 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a stern directive requiring all motor vehicle dealers and showroom operators to register their vehicles on its online ...
How to stay in control of your finances this festive season with the Eazzy Loan
Dec 06, 2024 at 03:27 PM
The holiday season is finally here! After a year of full-speed living, it’s time to hit pause, recharge, and focus on loved ones while making memories that last a lifetime....
OPPO Find X8: Specs, availability and price in Kenya after its global launch
Dec 04, 2024 at 06:34 PM
OPPO Find X8 is officially available for purchase in Kenya after its global launch on November 21, 2024, with Kenya being among the first markets to unveil the flagship device....
Why Savannah Clinker withdrew Sh27.8 billion Bamburi Cement takeover offer
Dec 04, 2024 at 05:28 PM
The embattled Savannah Clinker Limited has blamed the arrest of its chairman Benson Ndeta as one of the key reasons why it withdrew its bid to take over Bamburi Cement....
How Galaxy S24FE and Fit 3 redefine personal safety and fitness tracking
Dec 02, 2024 at 11:19 AM
Imagine a wearable device that not only keeps you fit but could potentially save your life. Enter the Galaxy Fit 3, a sleek and intelligent gadget designed to elevate user safety a...
Experts advice Kenya to adopt Sweden’s approach to curb tobacco-related deaths
Dec 02, 2024 at 06:00 AM
Experts attending a key conference in Nairobi have asked Kenya to adopt the Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) approach being applied by Sweden to reduce deaths caused by tobacco....