South Sudan back at with itself as Vice President Machar, his wife are placed under house arrest
African Union Commission Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said he would deploy a team to Juba “as part of efforts to de-escalate the situation.” In a statement on X, the US State Department’s bureau of African affairs urged Kiir to reverse the house arrest and “prevent further escalation of the situation.”
Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
Five arid and semi-arid regions in Kenya on high alert as weather forecasts show depressed rainfall
At least five counties in the country are at high alert stage of drought with expectation of low or below average rainfall in the March-May long rain season. According to the National Drought Management Authority (NDMA), these counties are Wajir, Mandera, parts of Marsabit, Parts of Kilifi and Parts of...
Kenya’s anti-graft agency and media pledge work together in fight against corruption
The consultative meeting and Press Club luncheon featured key members from the organisations including EACC Chair David Oginde, EACC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi A. Muhamud, MCK CEO David Omwoyo and KEG President Zubeida Koome, showcased a collaborative front to curb corruption.
Kenya may benefit from steep US tariffs on Africa, which signals end of AGOA deal
The Hillbrow Tower, an iconic tower used to identify the Johannesburg skyline, is seen as the sun rises, in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 20, 2019.
Muslims in Kenya want coast region represented in the Waqf Commission selection panel
Sheikh Qatada raised concerns over the lack of representation from the coastal region in the selection panel. He pointed out that 99 per cent of Waqf properties are located at the coast – in particular, in Mombasa and Lamu counties.
Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya
Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Executive Director Nicholas Mudungwe reinforced the need for commitment and collaboration in implementing the strategy, likening the process to marriage, where teamwork and adaptability are essential.
As Kenya worries about healthcare funding, Nakuru government says it has anti-retroviral, TB stocks for one year
There were serious concerns over a potential shortage of critical medicine, leading some patients to skip doses or share medication with others out of fear of running out
Fish farmers in Vihiga County trained as pisciculture becomes a key economic activity western Kenya
With aquaculture becoming a powerful tool to eradicate poverty in the country, Kamenju urged the farmers to apply the skills they get from the training and take fish farming as a serious business to generate income.
Mushroom: ‘Meat’ that grows in sacks becomes key plank in conservation of Uplands Forest, west of Nairobi
Mushroom farming requires precision. A sachet of spores – costing between Ksh20,000 and Ksh25,000 – can inoculate 700-800 sacks filled with hay. After 22 days in a controlled environment, where conditions are shielded from wind, direct sunlight, and strong odours that could affect growth, the mushrooms begin to sprout.
Ranked among Africa’s leading milk producers, Kenya now guns to raise production to 10 billion litres per annum
The Dairy Industry Bill, 2024, currently before parliament will regulate and promote the dairy industry in order to reduce milk loss, improve safety and quality of dairy products, if passed.
Kenya focuses on investments in manufacturing as anchor of industrialisation, says minister
Mukhwana said the construction of the multi-billion Nakuru County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) at Ngongongeri Farm in Njoro Sub-County aimed at transforming the Central Rift region into a major commercial hub, had finally kicked off and was expected to host a variety of industries, including ICT hubs, energy-sector companies, engineering and construction firms and chemical industries.
Kenya’s environment agency embarks on recovery of polluted Owino-Uhuru estate in coastal tourist resort town
However, the meeting ended abruptly when Khamisi Diyo, a pollution victim and key witness in the case, accompanied by Phyllis Omido, an environmental activist and founder of CJGEA, stormed into the meeting.
