Oil agency report clears fears of petroleum contamination of oil wells in Kenya’s South Lokichar Basin in the north
Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that laboratory analysis of soil and water samples from the South Lokichar Oil Basin shows no evidence of petroleum contamination following its latest environmental monitoring exercise. The findings were shared during a meeting between Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and a delegation from EPRA...
How Kenyan prison is quipping inmates with quality seed production skills to meet nationwide demand
Officials said Nyandarua Prison is the first correctional facility in Kenya to undertake potato seed propagation on such a scale, with plans to produce diverse potato varieties, beginning with white potatoes.
Media censured by ruling UDA for relentlessly pinpointing President Ruto’s chronic lying, disregard for court orders and systemic corruption
Former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero said the media has a constitutional responsibility not only to inform the public but also to educate citizens and promote national cohesion through factual and balanced reporting.
Civil service deputy boss reveals treated water theft in Kenya is costing government billions of dollars, poses serious health risks
Speaking during a Non-Revenue Water Management Conference dinner in Naivasha on behalf of Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service Felix Koskei, Gathecha said the losses were felt most by ordinary Kenyans.
World Cup: In scenes reminiscent of Abba hit song ‘Andante Andante’, one of world’s greatest sportsmen Crsitiano Ronaldo is fading out
Ronaldo thought he had scored his first World Cup knockout goal when he controlled a high ball and brilliantly flicked it over Dominik Livakovic only to be ruled offside but his big moment came soon after.
President Trump arm-twisting Iranians to buy, eat American food as part of potential ceasefire agreement
Abdolnaser Hemmati, governor of Iran’s central bank, told the Iranian news agency Tasnim that “there is no obligation to buy agricultural inputs from the US.”
Uganda in the crosshairs of a new threat after Marburg virus case is detected in Kyegegwa District
World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed a case of Marburg virus disease in Uganda’s western Kyegegwa District, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced during his opening remarks at the WHO media briefing on Thursday. The case was identified through enhanced disease surveillance for Ebola, according to WHO. Ugandan health authorities notified...
Gold and coltan-rich West Pokot residents call for comprehensive law reforms as Kenya’s prospects of commercial mining look bright
Kenya is intensifying efforts to make the mining sector safer, more accountable and economically beneficial through a countrywide public participation exercise on proposed mining laws, with stakeholders in West Pokot urging authorities to strengthen community engagement before the legislation is finalized. The consultative forum at Mtello Hall in Kapenguria brought...
Tourists arriving in Kenya aboard cruise ships grosses 4,890 in 10 months as first-ever vessel from Asia docks in Mombasa with 700 visitors
Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director William Ruto described the maiden arrival of the cruise vessel from Asia as a testament of Kenya’s growing appeal as a global cruise tourism and rising confidence in the Port of Mombasa as a strategic gateway to East Africa.
High prospects of Kenya’s economy becoming minerals-driven jolts state into mining laws reforms
The proposed legislative reforms include the Explosives Bill (2026) the Minerals, Mining and Beneficiation Policy, the Explosives (Fees) Regulations and the Mine Health, Safety and Environment Regulations.
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