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Drought, soaring food prices pushing millions into hunger

Nearly a dozen counties are on high alert as severe drought exposes millions to acute food insecurity, humanitarian agencies warn.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-13 08:00:00
The Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi argued that support from the legislatures will enhance investor confidence in Kenya’s upstream petroleum sector.
By Edwin Nyarangi 2026-01-13 06:00:00
KCB Bank Kenya has launched a nationwide savings campaign aimed at rewarding loyal customers while strengthening a culture of purposeful saving.
By Esther Dianah 2026-01-13 00:00:00
A section of Kwale leaders led by the deputy governor walked out of the CS'ss meeting in protest, accusing him of allegedly bulldozing the deal to award the licence to a US firm.
By Patrick Beja 2026-01-12 15:38:48
The National Assembly will on Monday kick off a multi-sector inquiry into the government’s controversial sale of a 15 per cent stake in telecoms giant Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom.
By Brian Ngugi And Irene Githinji 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Kenya’s competitiveness as an investment destination in the region is being edged out by other economies as latest data shows FDI to the country stagnated at Sh195 billion as at the end of 2024.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-12 09:00:00
Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa during a sideline event at the ongoing World Future of Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi,
By James Wanzala 2026-01-12 00:00:00
The lapse of AGOA exposed Kenyan apparel to US tariffs of up to 10% Washington now pegs the renewal of AGOA to Kenya abandoning an alternative trade deal with Beijing.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-11 10:00:00
Growth in the construction sector more than tripled in the third quarter of 2025, largely attributed to the resumption of road projects.
By Graham Kajilwa 2026-01-10 00:00:00
Mombasa tea auction opened the year trading with 8,416,373kgs of tea offered by four African countries that attracted 48 buyers.
By Boniface Gikandi 2026-01-09 10:39:18
US President Donald Trump has seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela, including a Russian flagged vessel that was also being escorted by a Russian submarine.
By Macharia Kamau 2026-01-09 09:10:00
The growth, while modest, marks a positive turn for President Ruto's administration which is under pressure to deliver on its flagship economic promises ahead of the 2027 General Election.
By Brian Ngugi 2026-01-09 07:00:00