Stories By Peres Akinyi
Kenya races to plug Sh24.9 billion health funding gap following freeze by USAID
Feb 18, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Kenya is staring at an urgent health financing shortfall of Sh24.9 billion following the suspension of USAID, forcing the government to seek alternative sources to sustain critical...
Equity Group Foundation selects 750 top students for prestigious leaders program
Feb 17, 2025 at 09:03 PM
A new cohort of 750 top-performing secondary school graduates has been inducted into the Equity Leaders Program (ELP), an initiative by Equity Group Foundation designed to empower ...
Sagana Industrial Park secures investors as Kirinyaga eyes manufacturing boom
Feb 12, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Kirinyaga County is on the cusp of a major economic transformation as the Sagana Industrial Park attracts significant investor interest....
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SHA struggles as only 4 million out of 18 million registered Kenyans contribute
Feb 12, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Ministry of Health has attributed the struggles of the Social Health Authority (SHA) to alarmingly low contribution rates, with only four million of the 18 million registered K...
Dead auditor’s signature exposes Sh12.5 billion KUSCCO gaping financial cover-up
Feb 11, 2025 at 06:16 PM
A forensic audit has ripped the lid off a financial scandal at the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO), revealing a staggering Sh12.5 billion hole in its boo...
NSE CEO challenges family businesses to go public to prosper and outlive founders
Feb 05, 2025 at 05:38 PM
As the landscape of Kenya’s business world continues to evolve, family-owned enterprises are facing a critical decision: adapt or risk losing relevance....
IEK warns that parastatal mergers could result in massive job losses in the sector
Feb 04, 2025 at 05:07 PM
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has issued a statement addressing the Cabinet's recent announcement regarding the reform of state corporations, emphasising the need for...
Kenya Railways warns customers against unofficial Madaraka Express bookings
Feb 04, 2025 at 01:57 PM
Kenya Railways has urged customers to be vigilant when booking Madaraka Express Passenger Service tickets, warning that only transactions made through its official platforms will b...
WHO mobilises Sh129.2 million to contain Ebola Virus outbreak in Uganda
Jan 31, 2025 at 01:23 PM
The World Health Organization (WHO) is intensifying efforts to assist Uganda in managing the outbreak of Sudan virus disease, a deadly illness with a high fatality rate....
Ogilvy Africa launches Ogilvy One to transform customer engagement
Jan 28, 2025 at 06:43 PM
Ogilvy Africa has introduced Ogilvy One, a pioneering initiative aimed at reshaping the way businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa connect with their customers....
Govt launches Mpox vaccination campaign as Marburg threat looms
Jan 23, 2025 at 05:52 PM
Kenya is rolling out an urgent response to contain the rising cases of Mpox while preparing for the potential spread of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD)....
Kenya’s youth carve their own path as economic pressures mount, study shows
Jan 22, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Kenyan youths, grappling with limited opportunities and mounting financial pressures, are carving a new path to survival through side hustles and entrepreneurial ventures....
MCK invites public views on proposed AI guidelines for media industry in Kenya
Jan 20, 2025 at 07:18 PM
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has unveiled draft guidelines aimed at regulating the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), data, and social media within the country's media indust...
NTSA proposes stricter guidelines for school buses in new traffic regulations
Jan 15, 2025 at 07:09 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has unveiled a series of proposed measures aimed at enhancing the safety of school transport....
Kenyans to feel a pinch at the pump as fuel prices surge in latest EPRA review
Jan 14, 2025 at 11:19 PM
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced revised petroleum pump prices from Tuesday to February 14, 2025....
Peter Mbae resigns from position of Head of Government Delivery Services
Jan 13, 2025 at 04:32 PM
Peter Mbae has formally resigned from his position as the Head of Government Delivery Services (GDS)....
Why CA revoked 75 broadcaster licenses
Jan 10, 2025 at 05:25 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) revoked 75 licenses from various broadcasters across the country in 2024, citing non-compliance with licence conditions....
KEMRI hits Kenyans with a Sh7,000 fee increase for its DNA testing services
Jan 09, 2025 at 03:44 PM
Kenyans seeking DNA testing services will now face higher costs, as the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has announced a price hike for 2025....
Hustler Fund loan defaulters face Govt crackdown in drive to recover billions
Jan 07, 2025 at 08:07 PM
The government is set to track down defaulters of the Hustler Fund in an effort to recover disbursed loans and reopen access for borrowers with strong credit records....
Kenya battles rising cyber threats with new security measures
Dec 19, 2024 at 01:36 PM
Kenya's rapid digital transformation has become a double-edged sword, exposing the country to a growing wave of cyber threats....
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