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Kenyan athletes excelled in spite of the tough sporting conditions

Uhuru’s ten-year term had a big promise for athletes. The sportsmen and women excelled but scandals too dogged the arena.

By Jonathan Komen 2 days ago

Kenyan athletes excelled in spite of the tough sporting conditions

CEO of firms maintain positive business outlook ahead of polls

CEO of firms maintain positive business outlook ahead of polls

By Dominic Omondi 3 days ago

Banks pivotal in resilience and recovery of MSMEs from the pandemic

Banks pivotal in resilience and recovery of MSMEs from the pandemic

By Elizabeth Wasunna 6 days ago

Politicians are not talking enough about environmental conservation

Politicians are not talking enough about environmental conservation

By Julie Mulonga 13 days ago

How to identify and resolve work grievances

A work grievance is a concern or complaint an employee has about their workplace or a colleague.

By Tony Mbaya 28 days ago

How to identify and resolve work grievances

Reformed poacher ditches illegal trade, now fights to save wildlife

After immense soul searching, the poacher turned environmentalist abandoned the illegal trade and joined conservation activities.

By Renson Mnyamwezi 30 days ago

Reformed poacher ditches illegal trade, now fights to save wildlife

Knec, Nema get new bosses in Uhuru Kenyatta's latest appointments

A month to the end of his term, President Uhuru make appointments to various parastatal boards.

By Fred Kagonye 30 days ago

Knec, Nema get new bosses in Uhuru Kenyatta's latest appointments

Climate change will make lives of poor and vulnerable more miserable

Man-made climate change will continue to, directly and indirectly, affect an array of internationally guaranteed human rights.

By Demas Kiprono 1 month ago

Climate change will make lives of poor and vulnerable more miserable

State agencies push for 'Ministry of Blue Economy'

Kenya has identified several key sectors under the Blue Economy that, once utilised, could turn around the fortunes of the coastal residents.

By Philip Mwakio 2 months ago

State agencies push for 'Ministry of Blue Economy'

We endanger our lives when we turn wetlands into wastelands

According to the Global Wetland Outlook report 2021, the world has lost 35 per cent of wetlands since 1970.

By Julie Mulonga 2 months ago

We endanger our lives when we turn wetlands into wastelands

5,000 tree seedlings planted to revive Menengai forest

“The fire almost destroyed everything, but it was contained and we have started rehabilitation by planting trees,” Mr Muriuki said.

By Daniel Chege and Bradley Sikolia 2 months ago

5,000 tree seedlings planted to revive Menengai forest

Scientists apply art to tell climate action, land use stories

Presentations by the scientists touched on subjects such as soil fertility management, food security and reclamation of previous mines to become productive agricultural works.

By Daniel Wesangula 2 months ago

Scientists apply art to tell climate action, land use stories

Let us praise God through Mother Nature

Degradation of Environment threatens man’s life itself and the quality of life. It risks making the human life very difficult and surely is set to increase the level of poverty.

By Archbishop Anthony Muheria 2 months ago

Let us praise God through Mother Nature

COP27: Africa this World Environment Day

This year’s theme ‘Only One Earth’ seeks to remind nations of the responsibilities that await them in making decisions that protect rather that destroy the earth.

By Daniel Wesangula 2 months ago

COP27: Africa this World Environment Day

Invest in 'little green warriors', environmentalist says

Focus should be placed on getting the young to begin to play their roles as green warriors.

By Nzau Musau 2 months ago

Invest in 'little green warriors', environmentalist says

There's need to redefine the office in hybrid work strategy

The cost of leasing premises can be a significant part of any organisation’s operating costs and comes with a significant commitment.

By Hoda Younan 2 months ago

There's need to redefine the office in hybrid work strategy

Conservationists decry environment practices

Environmentalists call for concerted efforts to save wetlands from encroachment amid concerns over poor handling of waste across the country.

By Edwin Nyarangi 3 months ago

Conservationists decry environment practices

Frozen accounts for finance officer who bought Sh79m worth of 'snacks'

A junior officer in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has been accused of stealing million of shillings.

By Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Frozen accounts for finance officer who bought Sh79m worth of 'snacks'

Frozen accounts for finance officer who bought Sh79m worth of 'snacks'

A junior officer in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry has been accused of stealing million of shillings.

By Paul Ogemba 3 months ago

Frozen accounts for finance officer who bought Sh79m worth of 'snacks'

Controversy over US plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes

An approval by a US-based environmental agency to release 2.4 billion Genetically Modified Mosquitoes has sparked debate.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 3 months ago

Controversy over US plan to release genetically engineered mosquitoes

Environment conservation tops agenda at inaugural climate action conference in Eldoret

The conference organised by the Eldoret Water and Sanitation Company (Eldowas) kicks off a series of events that will culminate in the Eldoret City Marathon, now in its fourth edition.

By Lynn Kolongei 3 months ago

Environment conservation tops agenda at inaugural climate action conference in Eldoret

Proposed forest law worries environmental activists

The Forest Conservation and Management Amendment would weaken the power of Kenya's Forest Service (KFS) to veto proposed boundary changes.

By Reuters 4 months ago

Proposed forest law worries environmental activists

Conserving the environment is Father Borg's second nature

Borg bagged an award from Nema for being a champion for the conservation of the environment. He was ordained as a priest in 1971

By Jacinta Mutura 4 months ago

Conserving the environment is Father Borg's second nature

Rebecca Bor: Why I walk around with a 'feya' and bag of seeds

Environmental champion Rebecca Bor shares her passion of planting trees.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Rebecca Bor: Why I walk around with a 'feya' and bag of seeds

Why green buildings hold the future of our cities, major towns

We need green contractors and green construction laborers to become commonplace in Kenya in the same way that teachers are.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

Why green buildings hold the future of our cities, major towns

Angola seeks lessons from Kenya on environmental conservation

Angola will borrow from Kenya in fighting plastic pollution, taking a keen interest in Kenya’s success in banning single-use plastic bags.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Angola seeks lessons from Kenya on environmental conservation

UN meeting now declares ‘end of plastic pollution’

World leaders in Nairobi yesterday endorsed a landmark agreement to end plastic pollution in the next two years.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 5 months ago

UN meeting now declares ‘end of plastic pollution’

Kakamega ditch of death where infant bodies are dumped

Locals say they have retrieved three bodies of infants thrown inside the gully by unknown people.

By Bernard Lusigi 5 months ago

Kakamega ditch of death where infant bodies are dumped

[email protected]: Countries pledge more effort to deal with climate crisis

The second day of in-person and online fifth session of the UNEA-5.2 in Gigiri, Nairobi continued yesterday...

By Mactilda Mbenywe 5 months ago

UNep@50: Countries pledge more effort to deal with climate crisis

At Kenya's biggest dump, urgent calls for a global plastics treaty

The equivalent of 30 trucks of throwaway plastic packaging, bags and containers are tipped onto the Dandora dump daily.

By Reuters 5 months ago

At Kenya's biggest dump, urgent calls for a global plastics treaty

Unep marks 50 years with eye on immediate environmental issues

(UNEP) celebrates its 50th anniversary this week on the backdrop of accelerated climate crisis caused by global warming.

By Mactilda Mbenywe 5 months ago

Unep marks 50 years with eye on immediate environmental issues

How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business

Although it is good to have more than one income stream, those who go into business are always not well conditioned for harsh environments.

By Paul Kariuki 5 months ago

How long maternity leave birthed Leah Busolo’s peanut butter business

Tea workers case against Finlay brews in Scotland

More than 700 employees have sued the company claiming to have suffered from musculoskeletal injuries while employed as tea pickers.

By Steve Mkawale 5 months ago

Tea workers case against Finlay brews in Scotland

Report indicts counties for failing to improve waste disposal systems

County governments are on the spot over failure to conserve the environment.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Report indicts counties for failing to improve waste disposal systems

Environment now part of syllabus in 170 Mau Forest Complex schools

While there are no examinations, the learners are assessed through projects like water harvesting, tree nurseries and energy-saving jikos.

By Caroline Chebet 5 months ago

Environment now part of syllabus in 170 Mau Forest Complex schools

Court tells roads agency to keep off disputed plot

Man claims agency invaded property in March last year. The disputed plot is along Prison Road in London Estate, Nakuru East constituency.

By Daniel Chege 5 months ago

Court tells roads agency to keep off disputed plot

Survey: A third of companies to recruit more workers this year

Chief executives expect business environment to improve as negative impact of Covid-19 decreases. Transport sector most optimistic with 58 percent

By Patrick Alushula 6 months ago

Survey: A third of companies to recruit more workers this year

Court stops man from disinheriting his two siblings

A man’s attempt to disinherit his siblings by secretly selling their ancestral land has backfired after a court ordered that the property be returned

By Paul Ogemba 6 months ago

Court stops man from disinheriting his two siblings

Communication key in new hybrid working environment

Research has found that 71 per cent of human resource leaders were increasingly focused on employee collaboration in 2021.

By Duncan Azenga 6 months ago

Communication key in new hybrid working environment

Why ESG best practices should be embedded in firms’ strategies

Across the globe, legal, commercial, operational, and reputational risks are increasing for entities lacking a robust and integrated ESG focus.

By Job Kabochi 6 months ago

Why ESG best practices should be embedded in firms’ strategies

Court clears way for sale of Ufundi Co-op Plaza

Environment Court has paved way for the sale of one of Nairobi’s iconic buildings-Ufundi Co-op Plaza, ending an 11 years dispute.

By Kamau Muthoni 6 months ago

Court clears way for sale of Ufundi Co-op Plaza

How to handle a toxic co-worker

A healthy work environment produces maximum results.

By Tony Mutugi 7 months ago

How to handle a toxic co-worker

US cuts off Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea from Agoa initiative

It piles more pressure on an economy reeling from the conflict, the coronavirus pandemic, and high inflation.

By Reuters 7 months ago

US cuts off Ethiopia, Mali, Guinea from Agoa initiative

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