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Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

The government has stepped up efforts to popularise the new building code aimed at ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive construction practices.

Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Senegal’s capital Dakar has been named the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA).

Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

HIKMA Foundation has an initiative to help entrepreneurs along the Kenya-Somali border turn their vision into a minimum viable product (MVP) and validate their market potential.

Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

The National Treasury midterm report has exposed the misuse of first phase of climate change funds dubbed Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA).

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river

The family has ruled out foul play in the death of 26-year-old Ian Kiprotich.Ian, who studied mechanical engineering, had been living alone in Kasarani.

Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river

Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary

The body of missing activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti was found at Thika Level 5 mortuary on January 1, 2025

Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary

Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the ongoing abductions and called for the immediate release of abductees.

Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability

Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings

President William Ruto has been urged to end abductions of young Kenyans critical of his government and to seal corruption loopholes.

Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings

Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans

Opposition tells Ruto buck stops with him on abductions, demands release of those abducted.

Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

Java House has contributed to a reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through its used cooking oil recycling project.

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA

Newly appointed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has vowed to enhance the professionalism and service delivery at KRA.

Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA

KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will close the Southern Bypass for 10 days from December 24, 2024 for repairs.

KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs

Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals

The construction sector recorded a slight growth this year, raking in Sh310 billion according to records from the National Construction Authority.

Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals

EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM

The European Union (EU) and a United Nations agency have launched a partnership to accelerate efforts to end female genital mutilation.

EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM

EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters

The East African Community Council of Ministers has approved additional $802,126 (Sh103.5 million) for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu.

EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters

EACC engages youth in war against graft

EACC has established school outreach programmes targeting learning institutions, to help develop a culture of integrity.

EACC engages youth in war against graft

Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired

Canon, in partnership with Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and Kenya National Library Services (KNLS),launches a week-long photo exhibition and photography training project dubbed World Unseen.

Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

The latest boost on the project involves development of a fire detection, availing of surveillance and digital radio communication system, supplying of various preventive and firefighting equipment.

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report

The Uber app provides drivers and delivery partners with a critical opportunity to earn more money and improve their financial situation on flexible and independent terms.

Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report

Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information

The move comes after the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in June this year launched the UN Global Principles on Information Integrity with five principles.

Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information

Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

The bid to takeover Amboseli National Park by the County Government of Kajiado from the national government is inching closer after Advisory Committee, said the transfer from KWS is feasible

Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs

Roam, a Kenyan technology-driven electric mobility company is set to establish 10 additional solar-powered charging hubs in Nairobi.

Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs

Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience

State utility firm Kenya Power will entrench sustainability in all its business operations going forward.

Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience

Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition

The eviction is intended to clear the way for the Nairobi County Government's urban renewal housing project in partnership with a private developer.

Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition

African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy

A summit attended by over 540 global education leaders and featuring 25 technical sessions culminated in a five-point declaration that will transform the landscape of African education.

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African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy

Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit

The conference agreed to push for the engagement of indigenous communities in climate change decisions.

By 2 months ago

Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit

Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

As world leaders gather for the COP29 summit, the irony of the event is evident in the nation’s role — or lack thereof — in the fight against climate change, due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

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Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Items made from plastic have now become a huge challenge not only to human beings but the entire biodiversity.

By 2 months ago

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Many parents are concerned about risks posed to minors and teenagers, among them exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative social media influence and unplanned pregnancies.

By 2 months ago

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

A new pilot demonstration conducted by Roam shows relying on on-the-move solar charging can take you wherever you want, given that there is constant sunshine.

By 2 months ago

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January

The university’s chancellor, Prof Kihumbu Thairu, said the upcoming programmes are awaiting approval by the Commission for University Education.

By 2 months ago

All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.

By 2 months ago

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

Africa’s cities must think beyond the traditional competitiveness indicators and prioritise climate action, sustainable energy and the green economy for future success

By 2 months ago

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement

Lobbyists push for Safe Systems Approach, which has been used elsewhere as studies show there is poor enforcement of traffic rules in the country.

By 2 months ago

Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

Climate Change Envoy for Kenya, Ali Mohamed, is calling on African nations to support the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF), following Denmark’s recent decision to join.

By 3 months ago

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

Women disability lobby wants lawmakers to pass Bills

A community based organisation of women and girls living with disabilities in Kenya has called on lawmakers to pass pending Bills.

By 3 months ago

Women disability lobby wants lawmakers to pass Bills

Counties blamed for failure to adopt waste management plants

The Sustainable Waste Management Act 2022, requires devolved units to establish waste recovery and recycling facilities and sanitary landfills for the disposal of non-recoverable waste.

By 3 months ago

Counties blamed for failure to adopt waste management plants

State steps up efforts to revive leather sector with export plan

Livestock Development PS Jonathan Mueke says the government is working on securing new international markets for locally produced hides and skins.

By 3 months ago

State steps up efforts to revive leather sector with export plan

Sigh of relief as city flood survivors receive assistance

The six months’ project period to target 7,800 households and 21,678 individuals, providing Sh4,500 cash transfer assistance per affected person for four months.

By 3 months ago

Sigh of relief as city flood survivors receive assistance

Kiosks face closure as county enforces hygiene rules

Food vendors running kiosks in Nairobi risk closure if they fail to comply with public health requirements

By 3 months ago

Kiosks face closure as county enforces hygiene rules

State accused of denying media and public information

The media and public have been unable to access information due to failure by the government to honour constitutional provisions

By 3 months ago

State accused of denying media and public information

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