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African countries outline over Sh12.9 trillion agricultural transformation plan
Jan 13, 2025 at 12:17 PM
A new chapter in Africa's agricultural journey began on Saturday as African leaders adopted a 10-year strategy to reshape food systems and boost agricultural production....
Kirinyaga farmers receive training in newfound multi-value chain SACCOs
Jan 10, 2025 at 09:31 PM
The County Government of Kirinyaga has taken a significant step in empowering local farmers by training officials from the newly launched Ward-Based Multi-Value Chain SACCOs....
Businesswoman Joyce Akinyi to spend 25 years in prison for drug trafficking ring
Jan 10, 2025 at 02:41 PM
Controversial Nairobi businesswoman Joyce Akinyi has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) court after conviction for drug traffick...
Moneyfest: NTSA seizes matatu linked to Ruto son for its flagrant traffic violation
Jan 09, 2025 at 06:16 PM
National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) announced on Thursday that it had impounded a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) matatu for flagrantly violating traffic laws....
Kenyans’ views on GMO maize to be analysed as consultation period ends
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:45 PM
The window for Kenyans to submit their views on the proposed release of genetically modified (Bt maize) closes this Monday, with the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) set to revie...
Motorists can now use Nairobi Southern Bypass again after festive-long closure
Jan 06, 2025 at 12:18 PM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has announced the reopening of the Nairobi Southern Bypass section from Ole Sereni Interchange to Ngong Road Interchange....
KWS on the spot after elderly herder is shot dead inside Tsavo East National Park
Dec 30, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has found itself on the spot yet again after its officers shot and killed an alleged herder at Yakalicha, which is about 16km inside Tsavo East Nationa...
New crackdown looms as CA targets cybercafés with stricter rules
Dec 24, 2024 at 08:10 PM
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has proposed stricter licensing rules for cybercafés across the country, introducing measures aimed at enhancing regulation and improvin...
This is why a section of Nairobi Southern Bypass will be closed this festive season
Dec 23, 2024 at 03:28 PM
Motorists using the Nairobi Southern Bypass are advised to plan alternative routes following the temporary closure of a section of the road between the Ole Sereni Interchange and N...
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 ...
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)....
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...
NEMA suspends license for controversial golf range project in Ngong Road Forest
Dec 18, 2024 at 07:04 PM
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has suspended the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) license for a proposed restaurant and golf range within the Ngong Road ...
Cabinet approves BRT core line 3 to transform Nairobi's busy transit
Dec 18, 2024 at 05:28 PM
The Cabinet has approved the development of Core Line 3 under Nairobi’s Integrated Mass Rapid Transit System, a project designed to ease congestion in the capital and position it...
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....
Ruto directs funding for transferred county functions in next fiscal year
Dec 17, 2024 at 03:45 PM
President William Ruto has directed the transfer of budgetary resources for county functions unbundled from the National Government in the next fiscal year, starting July 2025....
US national charged in a Nairobi court over Sh174.1 million gold scam
Dec 17, 2024 at 02:09 PM
A US national was on Tuesday arraigned at Milimani Law Courts for allegedly defrauding a compatriot of $1.35 million in a fraudulent gold deal....
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...
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....
Kamlesh Pattni, 27 entities linked to gold smuggling trade face sanctions in the US
Dec 09, 2024 at 08:19 PM
The United States has imposed sanctions on 28 individuals and entities linked to a global gold smuggling and money laundering network orchestrated by Kamlesh Pattni, a controversia...
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 ...
KENHA announces week-long closure of a city section of busy Mombasa road
Dec 07, 2024 at 11:00 AM
Moja Expressway Company, the operator of the Nairobi Expressway, has issued a traffic advisory warning motorists of increased traffic on the expressway due to maintenance works on ...
Anne Waiguru secures land rights for 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga
Dec 05, 2024 at 01:49 PM
For decades, residents of 11 informal settlements in Kirinyaga County have lived in uncertainty, squatting on land that held no legal recognition....
Anne Waiguru spearheads Kirinyaga water reforms with promising results
Nov 28, 2024 at 02:38 PM
Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru’s efforts to reform Kirinyaga County’s water utility company are yielding promising results, with a marked reduction in Non-Revenue Water (NRW) ...
Court dismisses petition by Woodley residents against Nairobi housing project
Nov 26, 2024 at 08:18 PM
The High Court has dismissed a petition by Woodley Estate residents challenging the Nairobi County Government’s redevelopment plans, marking a decisive victory for the county’s...