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Why Ruto could lose executive powers during election period
President William Ruto could temporarily lose executive authority during election periods if a proposed constitutional amendment sails through.
By Esther 13 days ago
Why Ruto could lose executive powers during election period
African electric vehicle firm bets on innovation with US stock listing
Kenya and the rest of Africa could see increased green technology investment after a South African electric vehicle firm agreed to merge with a US-listed company.
By Esther 14 days ago
African electric vehicle firm bets on innovation with US stock listing
Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support
Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support.
By Esther 14 days ago
Urban stress pushes Kenyans to turn to pets for mental health support
Iran faults PS Sing'oei over 'unjustified attacks' remarks
The Iranian Embassy in Kenya has criticised Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing'oei over remarks describing Iran's attacks on Gulf Countries as unjustified.
By Esther 14 days ago
Iran faults PS Sing'oei over 'unjustified attacks' remarks
Nyali MP condemns removal of voter awareness billboards
Mohamed Ali said the pulling down of the billboards violates freedom of expression and undermines voter awareness efforts.
By Esther 15 days ago
Nyali MP condemns removal of voter awareness billboards
KRA falls Sh84billion short of Q3 target, collects Sh2.04 trillion
KRA misses third-quarter revenue target by Sh84b despite surpassing Sh2 trillion mark, collects Sh2.04 trillion against a Sh2.12 trillion target, driven by domestic taxes and customs collections.
By Esther 15 days ago
KRA falls Sh84billion short of Q3 target, collects Sh2.04 trillion
Iran-US war costs Kenyan flower exporters Sh623 million
In just three weeks, Kenyan flower exporters have lost Sh622.6 million ($4.8 million), as a result of air cargo disruptions, following the Middle East tensions.
By Esther 24 days ago
Iran-US war costs Kenyan flower exporters Sh623 million
Small traders and farmers set for Sh12.5b green funding
The financing aims to accelerate green projects for Kenya's most vulnerable communities, under the Green Climate Fund (GCF).
By Esther 26 days ago
Small traders and farmers set for Sh12.5b green funding
KWS dismisses forest destruction claims in Nairobi National Park
In a statement, KWS said the move it says is aimed at meeting modern international animal welfare standards.
By Esther 26 days ago
KWS dismisses forest destruction claims in Nairobi National Park
NTSA withdraws instant fines system weeks after its rollout
NTSA withdraws the instant fines management system three weeks after rollout, to allow public to understand process of handling minor traffic offenses.
By Esther 26 days ago
NTSA withdraws instant fines system weeks after its rollout
New ISO certification raises bar for Kenya's car importers
Cars Kenya secures ISO 9001 certification in industry first.
By Esther 26 days ago
New ISO certification raises bar for Kenya's car importers
From burial to ashes: How bodies are disposed of
Cremation is another common method. It uses high heat to reduce the body to bone fragments and ash, which are then processed into a fine powder.
By Esther 27 days ago
From burial to ashes: How bodies are disposed of
Hoard fuel at your own peril, Ruto warns marketers
Government warns against creating artificial fuel crisis amid shortages, President Ruto says efforts underway to ease challenges arising from Middle East war
By Esther 27 days ago
Hoard fuel at your own peril, Ruto warns marketers
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How harsh economy has pushed working Kenyans to side hustles
Working Kenyans are finding new ways to make money amid increasing economic pressures, with side hustles now the norm in efforts to make ends meet.
By Esther 28 days ago
How harsh economy has pushed working Kenyans to side hustles
IM Group growth rises as Kakuzi posts profit rebound
I&M Group PLC has recorded a 24 per cent profit increase, hitting Sh19.8 billion profit after in 2025.
By Esther 28 days ago
IM Group growth rises as Kakuzi posts profit rebound
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Why Kenyans are warming up to a woman president
A survey by the Reykjavik Index for Leadership 2025 shows that three in four Kenyans are comfortable with a woman president.
By Esther 28 days ago
Why Kenyans are warming up to a woman president
Credit Bank digitises Bid Bond access
Credit Bank has launched a digital platform that reduces the time required for businesses to secure bid bonds from hours to just five minutes
By Esther 28 days ago
Credit Bank digitises Bid Bond access
Strathmore unveils Sh2b STEM complex plan
Strathmore University has launched a Sh2 billion STEM complex to boost science education, research and innovation across Africa.
By Esther 29 days ago
Strathmore unveils Sh2b STEM complex plan
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Kenyan entrepreneurs get Sh645,000 funding
Fourteen Kenyan entrepreneurs have each received Sh645,000 in seed funding from the Tony Elumelu Foundation, part of a continent-wide programme supporting 1,951 beneficiaries.
By Esther 29 days ago
Kenyan entrepreneurs get Sh645,000 funding
Kenya's housing crisis deepens as shortage scales
Kenya faces a housing deficit running into millions of units, with demand far outstripping supply, particularly in urban centres such as Nairobi.
By Esther 29 days ago
Kenya's housing crisis deepens as shortage scales
You need honest friends! Ruto tells Tuju
President Ruto says ex-CS Raphael Tuju needs honest friends, accuses his political allies of misleading him, and using his misfortune to push 'unnecessary agendas'.
By Esther 29 days ago
You need honest friends! Ruto tells Tuju
Suspected mass grave discovered in Kericho, multiple bodies found
Police launch investigations after a suspected mass grave with multiple bodies, some mutilated, discovered at Makaburini cemetery in Kericho County.
By Esther 1 month ago
Suspected mass grave discovered in Kericho, multiple bodies found
Kenya evacuates 15 nationals from Iran amid Middle East tensions
Kenya evacuates 15 citizens from Iran via Turkey amid ongoing conflict, they're expected to arrive in Nairobi tomorrow, Diaspora Affairs PS Njogu confirms.
By Esther 1 month ago
Kenya evacuates 15 nationals from Iran amid Middle East tensions
Water supply to State House disrupted after pipeline burst
Affluent Nairobi estates, including State House and Kileleshwa, to go without water until 6pm tomorrow after a burst on Kabete-Kilimani pipeline; restoration underway, Nairobi Water says.
By Esther 1 month ago
Water supply to State House disrupted after pipeline burst
'We won't be silenced': Standard Group defiant after attack on journalists
Standard Group condemns attacks on journalists in Kitale, Trans Nzoia, over fake ambulance deal coverage, says it won't be silenced, asks police to arrest and charge those responsible.
By Esther 1 month ago
'We won't be silenced': Standard Group defiant after attack on journalists
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How PwC freeze casts shadow on Kenya infrastructure agenda
The firm's exclusion from donor-funded deals could reshape consultancy market as State seeks other advisors. Experts warn reduced access to experienced consultants could impact delivery.
By Esther 1 month ago
How PwC freeze casts shadow on Kenya infrastructure agenda
Passenger plane veers off runway at Wilson Airport
An aircraft en route to Nairobi from Kisumu crash lands at Wilson Airport, no injuries reported so far, police spokesperson Muchiri says.
By Esther 1 month ago
Passenger plane veers off runway at Wilson Airport
Seven still missing after March 6 floods as more heavy rains loom
The Ministry said efforts to locate the seven missing persons are still ongoing.
By Esther 1 month ago
Seven still missing after March 6 floods as more heavy rains loom
Nairobi Hospital dismisses claims of collapse amid wrangles
Nairobi Hospital Admitting Staff Association disowns members who met President Ruto, claims meeting was informal and did not follow official structure.
By Esther 1 month ago
Nairobi Hospital dismisses claims of collapse amid wrangles
Over a third of Kenyans starving, 18pc children stunted
Persistent hunger has been attributed to climate shocks that are worsening food insecurity.
By Esther 1 month ago
Over a third of Kenyans starving, 18pc children stunted
Mixed performance in agriculture, manufacturing sectors in 2025
Sugar production in Kenya declined to 551,800 metric tonnes in 2025, compared with 758,300 tonnes in 2024, KNBS Economic Indicators report shows
By Esther 3 months ago
Mixed performance in agriculture, manufacturing sectors in 2025
State rolls out AI Incubator for local innovators
AI innovators are set to receive structured mentorship through an incubator programme to ensure their innovations deliver real value.
By Esther 3 months ago
State rolls out AI Incubator for local innovators
Mpeketoni cotton ginnery nears completion as youth return to farming in Lamu
A cotton ginnery under construction in Mpeketoni, Lamu County, is nearing completion, with contractors reporting that the facility is 95 per cent complete.
By Esther 3 months ago
Mpeketoni cotton ginnery nears completion as youth return to farming in Lamu
AUC congratulates Museveni on re-election
AUC chairperson Mahmoud Youssouf congratulates Uganda's President-elect Yoweri Museveni on his re-election, commends the conduct of January 15 polls.
By Esther 3 months ago
AUC congratulates Museveni on re-election
Meru County Assembly adopts plan to upgrade Nkubu to municipality
Nkubu town in Meru County is set to be elevated to municipal status after the County Assembly adopted and ratified the proposed Nkubu Municipality Charter.
By Esther 3 months ago
Meru County Assembly adopts plan to upgrade Nkubu to municipality
Government disburses Sh870 million to drought-affected families
Govt disburses Sh870m to drought-affected families in eight arid counties, including Mandera and Turkana; NDMA CEO Hared Adan says 132,780 households to receive the funds.
By Esther 3 months ago
Government disburses Sh870 million to drought-affected families
World Bank unlocks Sh5.5b green fund for local SMEs
The funds are available to entrepreneurs in electric mobility and transport, energy-efficient and green buildings, sustainable agriculture, and waste management solutions.
By Esther 3 months ago
World Bank unlocks Sh5.5b green fund for local SMEs
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How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition
A crisis could be looming for Grade 10 learners as the government delays the disbursement of funds for the publishing and printing of textbooks.
By Esther 3 months ago
How pending text book bills could mar Grade 10 transition
KNCCI opens office in Dubai to curb export losses
The office is expected to support exporters in the livestock and meat sector, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the broader Gulf region.
By Esther 3 months ago
KNCCI opens office in Dubai to curb export losses
Farmer's Choice achieves global food safety
Farmer's Choice Limited, has achieved international Food Safety System Certification (FSSC 22000 V6), a globally recognised standard for food safety management systems.
By Esther 3 months ago
Farmer's Choice achieves global food safety
Renaissance: Political outfit linked to Linda Mwananchi unveiled
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By Okumu Modachi
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