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Steven Kisuli Muendo

Colonel Keitany died on his wedding anniversary

Keitany's wife Norah recalled that recently, the late colonel told her that he had dreamed of his former colleagues who perished in a plane crash.

Colonel Keitany died on his wedding anniversary

Striking doctors demands are unfair, unaffordable, says SRC

Striking doctors demands are unfair, unaffordable, says SRC

How to control project costs while managing quality, schedule

How to control project costs while managing quality, schedule

Buses to be inspected before schools open

Buses to be inspected before schools open

Nairobi residents' lobbies decry unplanned buildings in the city

Manipulation of the online construction permit applications approval system and sham public participation meetings are some of the reasons Nairobi city is facing current urban planning challenges.

Nairobi residents' lobbies decry unplanned buildings in the city

Road accidents have killed 1,200 in just three months, says NTSA

The deaths are an increase of 5.8 per cent from 1,146 during the same period last year.

Road accidents have killed 1,200 in just three months, says NTSA

Push to have climate change curriculum in universities

Discussions about the need for well-informed climate change reporting started during the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in September last year

Push to have climate change curriculum in universities

Transport Ministry mulls fund to expand, spruce up airstrips

CS Murkomen says low-cost carriers have played a key part in expanding the industry. Jambojet has flown seven million customers in 10 years, to launch Mombasa-Zanzibar route on July 1.

Transport Ministry mulls fund to expand, spruce up airstrips

Rwanda hailed for consensus democracy after genocide

Consensus, unlike majoritarian democracy, is the application of consensus decision-making and super majority to the process of legislation in a democracy.

Rwanda hailed for consensus democracy after genocide

Estate agents board warns against use of quacks as practitioners

According to Eunice Macharia, EARB chairperson, the notice was just an advisory to the public to be aware of after receiving complaints from people who have been swindled money.

Estate agents board warns against use of quacks as practitioners

Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development

IEK President Shammah Kiteme says he will implement capacity-building initiatives to equip engineers with the skills required for the future

Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development

Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake

Electric mobility firm Roam has announced a strategic partnership with Mogo, a regional asset financier.

Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake

Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters

Climate lobbies have rejected the move by Santiago Network On Loss and Damage advisory board to deny Nairobi to be the headquarters of the network and instead chose Geneva, Switzerland.

Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters

Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds

The project’s innovative force lies in addressing local and global challenges through tree planting for both current and predicted future climates.

Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds

Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders

Celebrations rang out as the results were announced in the process described as free, fair and verifiable by the school principal, who congratulated the winners.

Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders

Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre

Ashley, a grade eight pupil together with her running mate Philemon Tireito led with 564 votes and will serve for one year.

Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre

Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs

The strengthening of Kenya’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (SKIES) has commenced with eight universities selected to train rapid tech skills youth and students.

Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs

Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy

Churches partner with regional bloc to tackle Great Lakes challenges. Development and good governance among issues pact will focus on.

Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy

Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths

Head injuries make up over a third of treated motorcycle injuries and hospital costs can be up to 4.5 times the annual salary of boda boda riders.

Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths

Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists

In agricultural research, a notable gender gap persists, particularly within the crop breeding sector. While women have often been well-represented in breeding labs and offices.

Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists

Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza

The event was organised by Rwandan Community in Kenya and sponsored by Rwanda High Commission in Kenya, RwandAir and Agha Khan University Hospital.

Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza

EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme

The report revealed that beneficiaries shared similar bank account numbers, registered in more than one social protection programme and unreliable and inefficient call centre number.

EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme

SIB gets Retirement Benefits Authority's nod to manage pensions

The newly acquired license authorises SIB to manage pension funds, empowering it to provide tailored investment strategies and holistic retirement planning solutions.

SIB gets Retirement Benefits Authority's nod to manage pensions

Tatu City oxygen manufacturing plant secures Sh2.9 billion funding

The firm will use the debt and equity funds raised to finance the building of the Cryogenic Medical Liquid Oxygen Air Separation Unit plant at Tatu Industrial Park.

Tatu City oxygen manufacturing plant secures Sh2.9 billion funding

East Africa architects to harmonise practice, education and training

EAIA brings together member organisations from Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Burundi and Rwanda to create a community of architects.

East Africa architects to harmonise practice, education and training

Nairobi leads in teen pregnancies with 452 cases

A report by the National Syndemic Disease Control Council in 2023 revealed that 696 adolescent girls are impregnated daily.

Nairobi leads in teen pregnancies with 452 cases

Women Enterprise Fund aims to grow fund to Sh10 billion in five years

WEF seeks to grow its fund value from the current Sh4.5 billion to Sh10 billion in the next five years.

Women Enterprise Fund aims to grow fund to Sh10 billion in five years

New and integrated initiatives to boost efforts to address climate and clean air

Countries and partners launched a Clean Air Flagship effort during a meeting ahead of the sixth session of the UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-6)

New and integrated initiatives to boost efforts to address climate and clean air

UNEA: Summit ends with promise to keep an eye on pollution, waste

The meeting was the first intergovernmental global meeting after the Conference of Parties (COP28) held last November in Dubai.

UNEA: Summit ends with promise to keep an eye on pollution, waste

Rachel Ruto appeals for more funding to tackle triple planetary crisis

First Lady Rachel Ruto has called for financial support towards nature-based solutions to tackle triple planetary crisis of climate change, environmental pollution and biodiversity loss.

Rachel Ruto appeals for more funding to tackle triple planetary crisis

Ruto says Africa's collaboration key to fight climate change

President William Ruto has called for collective action to solve the triple planetary crisis of climate change, biodiversity loss and air pollution in Africa.

Ruto says Africa's collaboration key to fight climate change

E-mobility firm launches automated battery swap station in Nairobi

Spiro, Africa's electric mobility player has launched an automated battery swap station for riders in its expansion into Nairobi.

E-mobility firm launches automated battery swap station in Nairobi

Report calls for implementation of heavy-duty vehicle standards

Kenya currently allows the imports of used cars of up to eight years, 15 years in Uganda and 10 years in Tanzania. Burundi, Rwanda and South Sudan have no age limits for used cars.

Report calls for implementation of heavy-duty vehicle standards

First Lady launches initiative to plant 500 million trees by 2032

The exercise will be done through the First Lady’s Landscape and Ecosystem Restoration Strategy and implementation plan.

First Lady launches initiative to plant 500 million trees by 2032

Team rejects free seats for women in Parliament

A team appointed by the government to find ways of realising the two-thirds gender rule has declined a proposal to double the number of seats to be allocated to women.

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Team rejects free seats for women in Parliament

Climate innovation centre launches Sh778 million funding for SMEs in waste management

SMEs dealing in waste management stand a chance to win funding, among other benefits, to bring to life innovative business models that embrace circular economy principles.

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Climate innovation centre launches Sh778 million funding for SMEs in waste management

High temperatures due to effects of El Nino

Weatherman says the high temperatures were expected considering that January and February are dry months. This is also because of the sea surface temperatures in the Indian and Pacific Oceans.

By 2 months ago

High temperatures due to effects of El Nino

Women Enterprise Fund to resume giving loans mid March

The fund stopped lending in September last year to review the lending process and get views from beneficiaries to help improve its systems.

By 2 months ago

Women Enterprise Fund to resume giving loans mid March

Televangelist Benny Hinn to hold crusade at Nyayo Stadium

Benny Hinn comes to Kenya for the second time after two decades. He was invited in September last year by First Lady Racheal Ruto.

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Televangelist Benny Hinn to hold crusade at Nyayo Stadium

Men's conference trains boda boda riders on road safety

Boda boda riders were urged to overtake on the right side and ride on right direction, respect traffic lights and wear heavy clothes, not t-shirts.

By 2 months ago

Men's conference trains boda boda riders on road safety

Adventures firm eyes Sh2b revenue from increased Africa travel

Intrepid Travel is eyeing to make 19 million Australian dollars (Sh2 billion) in revenue in Kenya on increased travel to Africa.

By 2 months ago

Adventures firm eyes Sh2b revenue from increased Africa travel

Fire incidents expose Nairobi's lack of plan to handle disasters

Fire engines arrived at the scene late and did not have enough water to fight the fire. Expert feels the county government should install hydrants in high-risk areas.

By 2 months ago

Fire incidents expose Nairobi's lack of plan to handle disasters

Environment and Lands Court banking on mediation to reduce backlog

The Environment and Land Court (ELC) is banking on Court Annexed Mediation(CAM) to reduce cases backlogs and turnaround time.

By 2 months ago

Environment and Lands Court banking on mediation to reduce backlog

Why uproar over formation of Chinese property association

The inauguration ceremony, held on January 19, garnered attention, with Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja presiding over the event.

By 2 months ago

Why uproar over formation of Chinese property association

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