DPP seeks six more months to detain Paul Makenzi over Shakahola deaths
DPP seeks to have preacher Paul Makenzi detained for 6 months to allow completion of investigation into Shakahola deaths linked to him; court had earlier granted 30 more days.
By Sarah Okuoro, Sara Okuoro 6 months ago
DPP seeks six more months to detain Paul Makenzi over Shakahola deaths
Scaling climate investments in fragile regions
Africa and the dryland systems are considered the most vulnerable to climate variability and change compared to the rest of the world, due in part to the lack of capacity to respond.
By Sara Okuoro 6 months ago
Scaling climate investments in fragile regions
Understanding phishing and how to prevent it
Phishers use social engineering tactics, including guilt-tripping and creating a sense of urgency to convince their targets.
By Sara Okuoro 6 months ago
Understanding phishing and how to prevent it
How to ensure government digitisation works to benefit Africa
The Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, has already announced plans to roll out a new Digital Identity for all citizens by the end of 2023,
By Sara Okuoro 8 months ago
How to ensure government digitisation works to benefit Africa
Accelerate infrastructure development to promote intra-continental trade says PMI
Intra-African trade accounts for only 14 per cent of total trade in Africa, lagging behind other regions.
By Sara Okuoro 9 months ago
Accelerate infrastructure development to promote intra-continental trade says PMI
Advantages of living in a gated community
Are you considering buying land or a home? Are you conflicted about whether to choose a gated community property or not?
By Sara Okuoro 11 months ago
Advantages of living in a gated community
Five mistakes to avoid when designing an office space
It is great that the office on 5th floor has a water feature at the reception but does that fit into what inspires you in the space you and your employees intend to spend eight or more hours daily?
By Sara Okuoro 11 months ago
Five mistakes to avoid when designing an office space
Kala-azar: We don't know where it comes from but it kills a lot of people
Kala-azar is not only one of the most neglected tropical diseases but also one of the deadliest.
By Sara Okuoro 11 months ago
Kala-azar: We don't know where it comes from but it kills a lot of people
Can you name these iconic women in history?
Who runs the world? Well, Beyonce says GIRLS! ... and who are we to argue with Queen B? Let's take a stroll down history and learn from some iconic women with this classic trivia. Play, learn, share.
By Sara Okuoro 11 months ago
Can you name these iconic women in history?
Azimio mass action: Police put out bonfires lit by protesters
Protesters lit bonfires along the roads in Kibra and Ngong Rd, Nairobi, during demonstrations on Monday, March 27.
By Sara Okuoro and Denish Ochieng 11 months ago
Azimio mass action: Police put out bonfires lit by protesters
Breaking the mould: How technology is turning Kenyan SACCOs into digital banks
Top-tier SACCOs have effectively functioned as digital banks for a considerable period, having already digitized their operations.
By Sara Okuoro 11 months ago
Breaking the mould: How technology is turning Kenyan SACCOs into digital banks
What you need to know about schizophrenia
Schizophrenia can affect anyone from all races and cultures. The disorder affects men and women equally, although symptoms generally appear earlier in men.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
What you need to know about schizophrenia
Impact of data technology on Africa's economies
There are still gaps that exist that must be dealt with to maximise their impact but the signs are promising.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Impact of data technology on Africa's economies
Roseline Njogu: The Harvard graduate helping Kenyans in diaspora
The PS for Diaspora Affairs says, "It's been the adventure of my life. I am having the time of my life. It is fun ... It is hard work. It is some of the hardest work I've ever done!"
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Roseline Njogu: The Harvard graduate helping Kenyans in diaspora
Former Nigerian Health Minister Dr Muhammad Ali Pate appointed Gavi CEO
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, has announced the appointment of Dr Muhammad Ali Pate as its new CEO effective August 3, 2023. He will replace Dr Seth Berkley who has led the alliance for 12 years.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Former Nigerian Health Minister Dr Muhammad Ali Pate appointed Gavi CEO
Maternal and child health, a forgotten emergency of the Central African crisis
Decades of instability and armed violence in Central African Republic (CAR) have contributed to essential medical care being out of reach for many pregnant women and newborn babies.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Maternal and child health, a forgotten emergency of the Central African crisis
Build or buy? What it takes to own a home
Before coming to a final decision, it is important to understand both options and to settle with one that best suits your means and needs at the time of investing.
By Sarah Okuoro, Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Build or buy? What it takes to own a home
Four ways to effectively manage your finances during the holidays
It is going to take careful planning and a lot of effort to keep your finances on track this holiday season.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Four ways to effectively manage your finances during the holidays
How to prepare for retirement as a small business owner
The process of planning for retirement can be draining and uncomfortable but if done properly, you can retire at any age. Here are a few things to consider especially as a small business owner.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
How to prepare for retirement as a small business owner
How to improve your creditworthiness
Being credit-worthy means that you can receive a loan and you have the capacity to pay it back.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
How to improve your creditworthiness
Online delivery firm appoints new general manager for Kenya
Glovo Kenya has appointed Caroline Mutuku as the new general manager. Mutuku previously served as the general manager of a tech startup that focused on revolutionising mass transport in Kenya.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Online delivery firm appoints new general manager for Kenya
Why trivia is good for you
People who participate in mentally and socially stimulating activities enjoy greater cognitive function than those who don't.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Why trivia is good for you
What you should know about 5G
5G is the fifth-generation mobile network, a new global wireless standard designed to connect virtually everyone and everything including machines, objects and devices.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
What you should know about 5G
How digital technology helps in financial inclusion
Financial inclusion is a priority for many nations in Africa, and there have been strides made in recent times to provide financial services to a large number of unbanked and underbanked individuals.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
How digital technology helps in financial inclusion
Accelerated education key to addressing learning loss from pandemic school closures
244m children are out of school, some are in school but learning little or have fallen behind due to the pandemic; accelerated education has helped students catch up and transition smoothly.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Accelerated education key to addressing learning loss from pandemic school closures
How to get the best out of your insurance policy
Risks in life and business are inevitable and insurance is the safest net to cushion and ease the impact that comes with these risks.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
How to get the best out of your insurance policy
Leveraging technology for efficiency in e-commerce and logistics
Tech mitigates this in three main ways: discovery, efficiency, and cost.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Leveraging technology for efficiency in e-commerce and logistics
Africa readies to push climate justice agenda at COP27
The UN's Cop27 summit, set for early November in Egypt, will be a chance for developing countries to push for climate justice as they suffer the consequences of environmental damage.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Africa readies to push climate justice agenda at COP27
'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati
Chebukati said after briefing the four on the results he was to announce, they asked him to moderate them so that the country could have a re-run of the presidential election.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
'Rebel' commissioners wanted to force poll re-run, says Chebukati
Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple
After winning silver medal in the 10,000m at the World Athletics Championships -- clocking a personal best of 30 minutes and 10 seconds, Hellen Obiri is set to make her full marathon debut
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Wonder girl Obiri to make her marathon debut at the Big Apple
Team Mafisi: When KWS raised concern over hyenas chewing buffalo balls
Wajackoya: 1,000 hyenas have 2,000 testicles. The Chinese use hyena testicles as medicine. A testicle costs Sh6 million. We shall export the testicles, dog meat, and hyenas
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Team Mafisi: When KWS raised concern over hyenas chewing buffalo balls
How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology
Established as well as budding entrepreneurs are today selling and promoting their products and services through social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and even TikTok.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
How online sellers are finding a lifeline in using technology
Ferdinand Omanyala, the new Africa 100m champion
Kenya's Ferdinand Omanyala crowned new Africa's 100m champion after outpacing South Africa's Akani Simbine at the Athletics Championships in Mauritius.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Ferdinand Omanyala, the new Africa 100m champion
Alternative lending in Kenya
Kenya's alternative lending scene has grown rapidly since the mid-2010s. There are currently over twenty alternative lenders operating in Kenya.
By Sara Okuoro 1 year ago
Alternative lending in Kenya
Fuel management myths and tips
Driving with windows open can cost you more fuel.
By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago
Fuel management myths and tips
Africa’s mobile money boom
Kenya, one of the global leaders in the adoption of mobile money, hit a record-breaking high between January and November 2021.
By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago
Africa’s mobile money boom
No burial or cremation: What happened to Desmond Tutu’s body
As per Desmond Tutu's wishes, his body will be aquamated in a private ceremony after the requiem Mass and interred behind the pulpit.
By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago
No burial or cremation: What happened to Desmond Tutu’s body
Arch's body won’t be buried or cremated, it will be aquamated
Desmond Tutu wished to be interred behind the pulpit at the St George's Cathedral, Cape Town.
By Sara Okuoro and Reuters 2 years ago
Arch's body won’t be buried or cremated, it will be aquamated
Kenyans to get Covid-19 booster jabs from January 1, 2022
Government to roll out Covid-19 booster jabs from January 1, 2022 to eligible Kenyans who have completed the primary doses.
By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago
Kenyans to get Covid-19 booster jabs from January 1, 2022
The state of World Wide Web security in 2021
Web security has been a problem since day one. It’s much safer now but is it safe enough?
By Sara Okuoro 2 years ago
The state of World Wide Web security in 2021
Inside Kalonzo's charm offensive in Mt Kenya
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