Building Africa's pharmaceutical future starts with regulation

How the African Medicines Agency can reduce regulatory fragmentation, strengthen pharmaceutical manufacturing and accelerate access to quality-assured medical products across Africa.

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Farmers at the heart of antimicrobial resistance fight

Farmers can help curb antimicrobial resistance by using medicines responsibly, strengthening biosecurity, improving animal and crop health, and prioritising prevention over unnecessary treatment.

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Rules of digital trade: What every SME should know

A Kenyan small and medium enterprise (SME) receives its first serious order from a customer in another African country.

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The economic promise of Islamic finance in Kenya

Islamic finance has quietly become part of Kenya's financial ecosystem, with growing demand for alternative solutions that meet different needs.

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Kenya's great development illusion: We built the infrastructure, but forgot the people

As Kenya approaches 2030, the country must honestly examine the distance between what was promised and what citizens actually experience.

By Dr 2 months ago

Hyperspectral imaging: What Kenya's next national vision must not ignore

Hyperspectral imaging allows sensors to capture information across hundreds of narrow spectral bands.

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How women farmers can stabilise food systems

Women-owned agribusinesses need patient capital, stronger business networks and fair opportunities in formal value chains.

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Kemri helps tackle women's health challenges in Africa

The LEA-WH programme is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at massive knowledge and technology transfer from the best health researchers and innovators in the world

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Why water is critical in livestock production, health

Young animals generally have a higher water content than adults. One of the most important roles of water is helping animals digest and utilise feed efficiently.

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Can Customers Trust Your Business Without Meeting You?

A Kenyan SME receives an enquiry from a distributor in Uganda. The buyer likes the product and asks for a quotation. Is the business registered? Can it provide customer references?

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What Kenya should do to gain fully from China duty-free trade

In March 2026, Kenya flagged off the first consignment of Kenyan exports to China under the Kenya-China Early Harvest Agreement.

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Regular vaccination key for healthy birds

Whether you keep five chickens in your backyard or 5,000 birds on a commercial farm, vaccination is one of the most important investments you can make.

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Breastfeeding is the first investment every child deserves

Calls for stronger support for breastfeeding through better workplace policies, healthcare and community action to improve maternal and child health.

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Reaping the best out of hides and skins

In livestock production, farmers often focus on meat, milk, eggs, and reproduction, yet one of the most valuable and important parts of an animal is frequently overlooked - the skin.

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Building the currency of qualifications mobility in Africa

When qualifications are transparent and trusted, they become the currency that enables labour mobility, supports investment in human capital and strengthens regional competitiveness.

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From scarcity to scale: What Africa can learn from India's agricultural transformation

Africa can draw lessons from India's agricultural transformation by building strong institutions, market systems, technology access and long-term policies.

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Why regular weighing of your poultry is critical

As more farmers in Kenya venture into commercial poultry farming, success in the industry is increasingly depending on good management practices

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Beyond flames: What school arson crisis tells us

Children do not merely need supervision. They need connection. A child who feels emotionally safe is often more likely to seek help before reaching a breaking point.

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Lameness in livestock: The causes, treatment and prevention

Infectious diseases are among the leading causes of lameness in cattle and can spread rapidly within a herd if not managed timely and effectively.

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Why Kenya is preparing differently for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

The Games represent more than another opportunity to compete for medals.

By Dr 3 months ago

Mr Fikirini, think about resigning for integrity

PS Fikirini Jcobs should step aside from his position to acknowledge the seriousness of Ouma's shooting.

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Why parasite control should be a priority on every dairy farm

Under normal farm conditions, most animals are exposed to parasites, making parasite infestation, though to some level, common.

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Activist slams state narrative over enforced disappearances

Human rights activists push back against claims reported victims are simply going into hiding, arguing the pattern points instead to a deliberate campaign of intimidation against government critics.

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KMPDC sets July 17 deadline for ambulance registration

Kenya's medical regulator has given ambulance owners until July 17, to register their vehicles or face regulatory action

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Let's confront silent crisis facing modern men

While mental health conversations have become more common in recent years, many men continue to struggle in silence.

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Better watering systems can boost poultry profits

A sudden increase or decrease in water intake may indicate a leaking water system, poor-quality feed, disease, or heat stress.

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Activist Mwangi warns of unresolved Gen Z protest grievances

"The anger that began two years ago is still there," Mwangi said, adding that authorities anticipated widespread disruption despite declaring it a normal working day.

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Dear Maraga, mind political purity as you form alliances

Maraga has earned public goodwill for his tenure as Chief Justice, particularly for defending judicial independence and presiding over the historic nullification of the 2017 presidential election.

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Activists accuse state of intimidation ahead of Gen Z protests

Activists, opposition figures accuse government of intimidating Kenyans ahead of Gen Z protest anniversary; security agencies say ready for unrest.

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How Sh20m registration fee locks communities out of land titles

A decade after Kenya passed a law meant to secure community land rights, only 64 of about 1,000 communities have received title deeds.

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Half of treated water never reaches consumers, PS Korir says

Kenya is accelerating water storage projects as officials warn that nearly half of treated water is lost before reaching consumers through leakages, illegal connections and billing gaps.

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Five suspects arrested in anti-narcotics operations across Kenya

Five suspected drug traffickers were arrested in separate operations conducted in Mombasa, Kitengela and Busia in efforts to combat the illegal narcotics trade across the country.

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Tackling pesky livestock warts in your dairy herd

Cattle warts caused by Bovine Papillomavirus are usually harmless but highly contagious. Good hygiene and disinfecting equipment help prevent spread.

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'Man Up' culture fuelling Men's Mental Health Crisis, Expert warns

He described emotional intelligence as the ability to understand, process and manage emotions effectively, noting that it is a skill many men were never taught while growing up.

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Guards turn the gates on Bungoma county bosses

Guards hired to protect Bungoma County's offices turned the tables on their employer, barring senior officials from entering after going unpaid for seven months.

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Ombudsman appoints Naisiae Tobiko as new chief executive

The Commission on Administrative Justice has appointed Naisiae Paloshe Tobiko as chief executive officer and commission secretary following a competitive recruitment process.

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Deadly risk: Hidden dangers of quitting alcohol cold turkey

While developing alcohol dependence may seem gradual and harmless, quitting is often far more difficult than many people imagine.

By Dr 4 months ago

Three students held in Vulueni school fire probe

"A single double-decker bed along with its bedding had been burned in the dormitory, which had a capacity of 24 students but was currently holding 22. There were no injuries or additional damages."

By Dr 4 months ago

Why Mombasa Road, Expressway will close on Saturday for 24 hours

Traffic to be disrupted on Mombasa Road between Airtel and General Motors from 10 pm Saturday to Sunday, June 14, for 24 hours to allow installation of footbridge beams, KeNHA says.

By Dr 4 months ago

Former Tigania East MP Gichunge arrested over land fraud claims

Former Tigania East Member of Parliament Josphat Gichunge, alias Kabeabea, has been arrested for allegedly duping land buyers out of more than Sh56 million.

By Dr 4 months ago