Nuclear will be a big win for economy, says agency
Experts have allayed fears over the safety of nuclear technology, saying Kenya stands to benefit immensely from its nascent nuclear programme.
By Kennedy Mureithi 2 months ago
Nuclear will be a big win for economy, says agency
Countries review gaps in safety of nuclear material
Countries in southern and eastern Africa are meeting in Nairobi to discuss means and ways of improving the safety of nuclear and radioactive material, especially during transportation.
By Kennedy Mureithi 5 months ago
Countries review gaps in safety of nuclear material
UN forum crafts guide to boost crisis response
A forum aimed at addressing Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) risks in Eastern Africa started in Nairobi yesterday, with calls for better management of emergencies.
By Kennedy Mureithi 5 months ago
UN forum crafts guide to boost crisis response
Hospitals in three counties get free wheelchairs
Promoters of the initiative said the donations target six counties in the next three months.
By Collins Kweyu and Kennedy Mureithi 6 months ago
Hospitals in three counties get free wheelchairs
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Scandal of fully-equipped Nairobi hospitals without adequate staff
At Uthiru Hospital, the X-ray room has been turned into a store and a fully-equipped pediatric ward is not operational. Reports indicate some departments are forced to ration supplies.
By Kennedy Mureithi 7 months ago
Scandal of fully-equipped Nairobi hospitals without adequate staff
Focus on nuclear safety as African states gather for course
Nuclear safety and radiation protection will take centre stage as experts, regulators and other critical state agencies from Africa meet in Nairobi this week.
By Kennedy Mureithi 10 months ago
Focus on nuclear safety as African states gather for course
Kenya launches governance report, peer review panel
Sustainable development hinges upon effective governance, as it plays a vital role in fostering equitable economic growth and overall progress.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Kenya launches governance report, peer review panel
Kenya eyes pact with US nuclear experts
Kenya hopes to have a nuclear power plant by 2038 to plug gaps in power demand. Geothermal and hydropower energy are Kenya's primary sources of electricity.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Kenya eyes pact with US nuclear experts
Calls for safe use of nuclear energy as Africa marks treaty
Kenya is among African counties that have pledged to ensure the continent remains a nuclear-weapons free zone even as the continent seeks safe exploitation of nuclear technology.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Calls for safe use of nuclear energy as Africa marks treaty
To wean themselves from debt, African nations should truly unite
A united Africa will have greater bargaining power in international trade negotiations, enabling it to secure better deals and protect its interests.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
To wean themselves from debt, African nations should truly unite
Africa a pawn in power play between the West and China
Africa has long been a pawn in the power play between the West and other global powers - from colonialism to post-colonial aid and trade relations.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Africa a pawn in power play between the West and China
African nations should embrace visa-free travel
By removing visa requirements, we can help to break down these barriers and create a more united, cohesive African community.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
African nations should embrace visa-free travel
Envoy chides the West as Israeli soldiers kill six more at West Bank
An Israeli minister called for wiping out of Hawara town. The United States termed the statement as incitement to violence and called on Netanyahu to publicly condemn it.
By Kennedy Mureithi and Mwangi Maina 1 year ago
Envoy chides the West as Israeli soldiers kill six more at West Bank
Praying for the rains and healing in these times of desolation
Indeed, we all have a lot be to be grateful even when the cost of living keeps pushing many to an early grave because the date promised for the easing high cost of living keeps shifting.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Praying for the rains and healing in these times of desolation
To realise it's full potential, Africa should now adopt a single currency
A single currency in Africa would have similar benefits by reducing the cost and complexity of doing business across borders, and encouraging the flow of goods, services, and capital.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
To realise it's full potential, Africa should now adopt a single currency
Corruption and conflict undermine democratisation process in E Africa
One of the key challenges facing democracy in East Africa is the need for political leaders to work together in the spirit of cooperation and compromise.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Corruption and conflict undermine democratisation process in E Africa
Masinde Muliro launches fund in a bid to reduce dropout cases
The Fund is expected to enhance students' completion rate, improve their living standards and ensure inclusion of the marginalised, vulnerable and orphaned students.
By Kennedy Mureithi 1 year ago
Masinde Muliro launches fund in a bid to reduce dropout cases
Western Sahara 'won't give up fight for freedom'
SADR has been fighting for independence from Morocco for years now. SADR controls a portion of Western Sahara located east of the Moroccan Wall.
By Kennedy Mureithi 2 years ago
Western Sahara 'won't give up fight for freedom'
After 46 turbulent years, Western Sahara has not given up hope for independence
The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres last month appointed Italian diplomat Staffan de Mistura as his personal envoy for Western Sahara.
By Kennedy Mureithi 2 years ago
After 46 turbulent years, Western Sahara has not given up hope for independence
No end in sight to the 46-year diplomatic stalemate between Morocco and Algeria
Algeria recently severed diplomatic relations with its neighbour Morocco. The two countries accuse each other of hostile acts.
By Kennedy Mureithi 2 years ago
No end in sight to the 46-year diplomatic stalemate between Morocco and Algeria
Start-ups eye big opportunities at Dubai expo
The African Union (AU) will for the first time participate in a World Expo to be held in Dubai next year
By Kennedy Mureithi 4 years ago
Start-ups eye big opportunities at Dubai expo
Firm to aid Kenyans invest abroad
The country requires a minimum investment of €2 million (Sh229 million).
By Kennedy Mureithi 4 years ago
Firm to aid Kenyans invest abroad
Lessons Kenya can learn from Dubai
The government has set up institutions to connect startups with investors and markets.
By Kennedy Mureithi 5 years ago
Lessons Kenya can learn from Dubai
ICC declines to set Gbagbo free in ruling
The ICC Appeals Chamber Wednesday declined to release former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo for the rest of his trial on charges arising from deadly election violence that rocked his nation in 2010.
By Kennedy Mureithi and AFP 7 years ago
ICC declines to set Gbagbo free in ruling
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