Kenyan hotels to be classified after 10-year wait

Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Ms Rebecca Miano said all hospitality properties will be classified a fresh by the Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA).

By Philip Mwakio 23 days ago

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New KMA directive on seafarer training gets industry backing

For decades, the maritime sector has operated under a narrow definition of safety that privileged physical hazards while remaining largely silent on social harm.

By Philip Mwakio 23 days ago

Unlocking Kenya's next phase of growth through powering SMEs

Many businesses, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), remain highly exposed to shifting market conditions and unpredictable policies.

By Mercy Mwelu and Mercy Kano 24 days ago

Taita Taveta unveils urban climate resilience plan to protect Mwatate

Taita Taveta County Government has developed a policy framework to enhance climate resilience for the newly conferred Mwatate Municipality.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 26 days ago

Shock after 15-year-old girl throws child into Embakasi River

Residents of Tassia Estate in Nairobi's Embakasi were left in shock after a 15-year-old girl threw a two-year-old child into Embakasi River in an incident that nearly claimed the toddler's life.

By Silas Nyamweya 30 days ago

Hoteliers hail campaign to eradicate invasive birds at Coast

A campaign mooted by the MTC to weed out the menacing Indian house crows through prebaiting has shown remarkable success, tourism stakeholders have said.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Mombasa port receives first cruise ship in 2026

June Chepkemei said that the cruise ship industry in Kenya was on an upward trend.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Art lovers protest as curtains risk falling on Mombasa oldest theatre

Little Theatre Club officials have appealed to the government to intervene and help save it from being replaced with a technical and vocational education and training institution.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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The first literature lesson in grade 10 that can make or break learners' interests

The inaugural literature class in grade 10 will be in senior school soon.

By George Mwangi 1 month ago

Family in grief after police shoot dead boy on New Year day

A family in Mombasa is grieving after their 14-year-old son was shot dead by police while lighting fireworks during New Year celebrations.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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Kenya in fresh push to harness deep-sea fishing potential

Kenya's quest to harness the fisheries potential from its deep-sea waters has received a boost following the launch of a deep-sea fishing exhibition at the Liwatoni Fisheries Complex.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Boost for Coast tourism as two charter flights land at Moi Airport

The Moi International Airport Mombasa reverberated back to life with two additional charter flights touching down on Tuesday.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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Grade 10 placement revision dilemma as 7-day window falls within holidays

Many parents are scrambling to revise their children's placements within the seven-day window provided by the Ministry of Education.

By Silas Nyamweya 1 month ago

PS Wachira dismisses CS Ruku's proposal to divide Mt Kenya

PS Wachira has dismissed public service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku's suggestion that the Mt Kenya region should be divided into two.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

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Three bets African leaders must make after elections to deliver for farmers

If agriculture is truly the foundation of food, jobs, climate resilience, and political stability, then it cannot be treated like just another ministry.

By Aggie Asiimwe Konde 1 month ago

Kindiki: Kenya adopts AI, drones in major wildlife conservation reforms

DP also said the government is establishing a world-class National Wildlife Protection and Anti-Poaching Modernization Framework

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

Rekindling the true Xmas spirit through literary characters

Christmas is upon us, a season for reuniting with family members and sharing moments of joy.

By George Mwangi 1 month ago

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Sun to the rescue: How solar driers are saving harvests

When Wairimu Muchai first ventured into researching solar-drying technologies.

By Silas Nyamweya 1 month ago

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Big blow for Kenya as it loses second key IMO seat

Kenya has lost its grip on the United Nations' maritime body after it was knocked out of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) executive organ.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

Boda bodas and tuk tuks should drive e-Mobility transition

Across Kenya, boda boda and tuk tuks move people and parcels, connect homes to markets, and keep informal businesses alive.

By George Mwaniki 1 month ago

Tourism investors urged to embrace youth-led innovation solutions

Players in the multi-billion-shilling tourism industry have been urged to embrace innovation.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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KCPE achievers reflect on new education shift

Old system relied on a single high-stakes examination and cut-throat competition.

By Francis Ontomwa 1 month ago

Kisumu top official scoops award for shaping tourism policy

The official who works in the Directorate of Tourism, Kisumu County was recognised for shaping tourism policy, strengthening governance structures and elevating Kenya's destination profile.

By Philip Mwakio 1 month ago

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Ethical tax compliance must be rooted in integrity above all else

In Kenya and around the world, tax compliance remains a major challenge.

By Joseph Khaemba and Geoffrey Nyamweya 1 month ago

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Let's sensitise our youth about the increasingly fake life on social media

The new normal is that we learn about all breaking news, both real and fake, from social media. This is courtesy of "citizen journalism", where everyone believes anything online.

By George Mwangi 1 month ago

Activist, 22 makes history hugging tree for 72 hours

Environmental activist Truphena Muthoni completed a gruelling 72-hour tree-hugging challenge in Nyeri.

By Purity Mwangi 1 month ago

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From deaths to delays, Haiti mission marred with legal battles

President William Ruto has publicly cast the mission as a triumph of Kenyan leadership on the world stage.

By Francis Ontomwa 1 month ago

Ruto now reverses plan to share park revenue with county

President said his promise for 50:50 sharing with KWS was not sustainable.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 1 month ago

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Tanzania marks muted Freedom Day as protests fade in lockdown

For the first time in Tanzania's history, Independence Day was marked not by the usual and familiar pomp and colour, but an eerie emptiness.

By Francis Ontomwa 1 month ago

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Tanzania marks Independence Day amid youth fury and protests

Tanzania braces for a wave of anti-government demonstrations aimed at President Samia Suluhu's disputed re-election, that the opposition has denounced as a choreographed coronation.

By Francis Ontomwa 1 month ago

Rwanda set to reap peace dividends in Eastern DRC

While Rwanda may find it hard to fully penetrate the East African market, the large population in Congo would unlock the potential.

By Mwangi Kibathi 1 month ago

Expose students to books that enhance critical thinking

Besides the traditional themes tested in the KCSE, do literature teachers delve into other aspects of enduring value in the set books that can expose learners to the depth of the subject?

By George Mwangi 2 months ago

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CS Joho on spot over licencing of Devki's multi-billion iron ore deal

The Ministry of Mining is on the spot for issuing Devki Group of Companies permission to extract iron ore for his Sh11 billion steel plant without consent from ranch owners.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

How big money and brutal violence can decide poll outcomes

The bribery, the violence and everything undesirable that took place was in the first place possible because there were willing participants.

By Kidi Mwaga 2 months ago

Water agency warns against encroachment of Lamu wetlands and sand dunes

WRA Board members toured the gazetted Lamu sand dunes along the Lamu coastline, which are by law protected as water catchment areas.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

Ex-PS Mwaisaka raises concern over Taita Taveta squatter crisis

Former PS Philemon Mwaisaka has said that land belonging to the locals has been grabbed and allocated to people from outside, rendering many landless in their own county.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 2 months ago

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Tanzania political crisis: Chadema breaks its silence on mass graves

Tanzania has cancelled next month's Independence Day celebrations, a move interpreted as a response to planned nationwide demonstrations against the disputed re-election of President Samia Suluhu.

By Francis Ontomwa 2 months ago

Every baby counts: Investing in Kenya's newborns' health

Each year, an estimated 33,600 newborns die from preventable causes, including prematurity, infections, and birth complications.

By Julliet Omwoha and Rose Kamuyu 2 months ago

Poor grasp of primary English affects students performance in senior school

Teacher Amos taught English and Literature in one secondary school. He noted that every new form one class had some learners who were timid to a fault.

By George Mwangi 2 months ago

Why East Africa's civic space must be protected

The region's democratic future depends on how governments respond to citizen voices, and how citizens organise to defend their rights.

By Njeri Mwangi 2 months ago