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Kabarak University: Experts warn of new scramble for Africa as rule of law crisis deepens
Legal experts warn that weakening global rule of law could trigger a new scramble for Africa’s resources, urging stronger African legal sovereignty.
By Irvin Jalango 17 days ago
Kabarak University: Experts warn of new scramble for Africa as rule of law crisis deepens
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Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets
A study has revealed that more than 1 million wild birds were shipped from Africa to Asian trade hubs between 2006 and 2020.
By Irvin Jalango 21 days ago
Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets
Kenya leads African space climate revolution
Africa is moving away from its reliance on foreign weather satellites, which have long struggled to provide the specific data required to track the continent’s volatile climate patterns.
By Irvin Jalango 21 days ago
Kenya leads African space climate revolution
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Why Watamu has joined elite 2026 romantic destinations
Watamu has officially been crowned one of the top ten most romantic escapes globally by the world’s largest travel guidance platform.
By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago
Why Watamu has joined elite 2026 romantic destinations
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Mau and land disputes dominate prayers for chopper crash victims
Issues surrounding Mau settlements and land tussles in Ang'ata Barikoi dominated a joint requiem for Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno and four others who died in a helicopter crash.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Mau and land disputes dominate prayers for chopper crash victims
Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui
Communities in Kitui County are protecting rare bird species around Mutitu forest while promoting eco-tourism through organised birding and biodiversity counts.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui
Beetle invasion puts Africa's Baobabs at risk
Researchers have urged African countries to strengthen biosecurity measures and invest in research to protect baobabs after studies revealed that killer beetles are destroying the trees.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Beetle invasion puts Africa's Baobabs at risk
Researchers call for stringent biosecurity protocols to save baobabs from dying
Researchers have challenged African countries to tighten biosecurity protocols and support research to save baobabs
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Researchers call for stringent biosecurity protocols to save baobabs from dying
Why the return of 8 critically endangered bongos was aborted
A chartered Boeing, which was slated to carry eight critically endangered Mountain bongo antelopes from South Florida to Kenya
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Why the return of 8 critically endangered bongos was aborted
New research shows African elephants call each other by name
Researchers have confirmed that elephants also call out to one another using unique sounds, proving that names are not a uniquely human invention.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
New research shows African elephants call each other by name
Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparency
The National Carbon Registry is designed to track every carbon credit generated within the country and verify all carbon projects to ensure that climate projects align with the Paris Agreement.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparency
Report warns of rising threats on key biodiversity areas
A new status report released by Nature Kenya, reveals that only five key biodiversity sites remain in favourable condition, while the majority, 31 sites, are now ranked as unfavourable.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Report warns of rising threats on key biodiversity areas
IUCN launches plan to conserve trans-boundary world heritage sites
IUCN says the programme is aimed at scaling up green economy solutions that generate sustainable livelihoods while strengthening conservation outcomes in several World Heritage sites.  
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
IUCN launches plan to conserve trans-boundary world heritage sites
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How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names
Major changes in the naming of plants have officially taken effect this year, as hundreds of plant species are being stripped of scientific names derived from racial slurs.
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names
Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge
At 8:00 am Friday, Fenwick Malobah will officially begin a 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon at Menengai Secondary School, aiming to shatter a Guinness World Record.
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge
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Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine
Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine
EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year
The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year
Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies
The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies
Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation
Among the 2025 top search charts were SHA and Afya Yangu, searches that show how Kenyans are deeply preoccupied with health security following the retirement of NHIF.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation
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Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes
Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes
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Kabarak University: Experts warn of new scramble for Africa as rule of law crisis deepens
Legal experts warn that weakening global rule of law could trigger a new scramble for Africa’s resources, urging stronger African legal sovereignty.
By Irvin Jalango 17 days ago
Kabarak University: Experts warn of new scramble for Africa as rule of law crisis deepens
Premium
Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets
A study has revealed that more than 1 million wild birds were shipped from Africa to Asian trade hubs between 2006 and 2020.
By Irvin Jalango 21 days ago
Africa's birds vanishing into Asian markets
Kenya leads African space climate revolution
Africa is moving away from its reliance on foreign weather satellites, which have long struggled to provide the specific data required to track the continent’s volatile climate patterns.
By Irvin Jalango 21 days ago
Kenya leads African space climate revolution
Premium
Why Watamu has joined elite 2026 romantic destinations
Watamu has officially been crowned one of the top ten most romantic escapes globally by the world’s largest travel guidance platform.
By Irvin Jalango 1 month ago
Why Watamu has joined elite 2026 romantic destinations
Premium
Mau and land disputes dominate prayers for chopper crash victims
Issues surrounding Mau settlements and land tussles in Ang'ata Barikoi dominated a joint requiem for Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ngeno and four others who died in a helicopter crash.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Mau and land disputes dominate prayers for chopper crash victims
Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui
Communities in Kitui County are protecting rare bird species around Mutitu forest while promoting eco-tourism through organised birding and biodiversity counts.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Communities guard rare birds while boosting tourism in Kitui
Beetle invasion puts Africa's Baobabs at risk
Researchers have urged African countries to strengthen biosecurity measures and invest in research to protect baobabs after studies revealed that killer beetles are destroying the trees.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Beetle invasion puts Africa's Baobabs at risk
Researchers call for stringent biosecurity protocols to save baobabs from dying
Researchers have challenged African countries to tighten biosecurity protocols and support research to save baobabs
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Researchers call for stringent biosecurity protocols to save baobabs from dying
Why the return of 8 critically endangered bongos was aborted
A chartered Boeing, which was slated to carry eight critically endangered Mountain bongo antelopes from South Florida to Kenya
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Why the return of 8 critically endangered bongos was aborted
New research shows African elephants call each other by name
Researchers have confirmed that elephants also call out to one another using unique sounds, proving that names are not a uniquely human invention.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
New research shows African elephants call each other by name
Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparency
The National Carbon Registry is designed to track every carbon credit generated within the country and verify all carbon projects to ensure that climate projects align with the Paris Agreement.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Kenya launches national carbon registry to boost transparency
Report warns of rising threats on key biodiversity areas
A new status report released by Nature Kenya, reveals that only five key biodiversity sites remain in favourable condition, while the majority, 31 sites, are now ranked as unfavourable.
By Irvin Jalango 2 months ago
Report warns of rising threats on key biodiversity areas
IUCN launches plan to conserve trans-boundary world heritage sites
IUCN says the programme is aimed at scaling up green economy solutions that generate sustainable livelihoods while strengthening conservation outcomes in several World Heritage sites.  
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
IUCN launches plan to conserve trans-boundary world heritage sites
Premium
How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names
Major changes in the naming of plants have officially taken effect this year, as hundreds of plant species are being stripped of scientific names derived from racial slurs.
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
How scientific rulings are changing Kenya's iconic plant names
Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge
At 8:00 am Friday, Fenwick Malobah will officially begin a 45-hour non-stop teaching marathon at Menengai Secondary School, aiming to shatter a Guinness World Record.
By Irvin Jalango 3 months ago
Teacher takes on 45-hour non-stop maths teaching challenge
Premium
Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine
Moi High School-Kabarak once again secured its position as the top-performing school in the country, posting a historic mean score of 10.6 (A-)
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Inside Moi High School-Kabarak's academic engine
EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year
The European Union has officially delayed the implementation of its landmark anti-deforestation law for the second year.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
EU anti-deforestation law delayed for second year
Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies
The Kenya Wildlife Service has announced the death of a renowned elephant known as Craig, famed for its large ground-sweeping tusks.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Legendary Amboseli elephant, Craig dies
Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation
Among the 2025 top search charts were SHA and Afya Yangu, searches that show how Kenyans are deeply preoccupied with health security following the retirement of NHIF.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Health insurance tops search trends that defined the nation
Premium
Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes
Scientists have discovered that pineapple leaves can be turned into powder that forensic investigators can use to solve complex crimes.
By Irvin Jalango 4 months ago
Pineapple leaves to now help investigators solve crimes
Ruto signs sweeping economic reform laws
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By Edwin Nyarangi
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Omari on the spot for filing case without complainant's consent
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By Nancy Gitonga
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250 deals on the table as France expands Africa investment push
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By Graham Kajilwa and Maryann Muganda
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Kiosk economy: How small traders fuelled Safaricom's Sh100b profit
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