Mass fish deaths along Lake Victoria shores turns searchlight on delays in resolving legal vacuum
LVA Chairman Ochieng’ Mbeo said the persistent fish kills are not isolated accidents but the predictable outcome of government complacency.
Scientists at Oregon Health and Science University create human eggs from skin cells, use them to form embryos
In Dolly’s case, sperm from a father was not used. But for the Oregon team, the goal was to make embryos with genetic material from both parents. A normal sperm and egg have 23 chromosomes each, with a healthy embryo containing 46 chromosomes.
Born and raised in slums of Kenya’s industrial town of Thika, young student defies odds to earn a living from fine art
Balancing college studies with a growing art career, Victor follows a strict routine. He dedicates an hour and a half each morning to academics, followed by an equal amount of time to drawing, and repeats the same in the evening after classes. Weekends and holidays are dedicated to commissioned pieces and roadside sales of his paintings, which attract passers-by and clients alike.
Hairdressers plead with Busia County in western Kenya to reduce taxation
Speaking during the workshop at the Busia Agricultural Training Centre, the hair hair-dressers led by Sarah Mutua said high taxation and unfavourable working conditions have remained a challenge to them.
Overseas recruitment agencies at Kenyan coast push for recognition by government
KAPEA Vice Chairman Patrick Mburu also appealed to the government to protect the association from interference, citing recent attempts by disgruntled individuals to forge minutes in a bid to stage a hostile takeover. Luckily, their efforts were thwarted by the Registrar of Societies.
Kenya sets ambitious target of $780 billion tourism revenue through intra-Africa travel
Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano said the expo had matured into a continental platform that not only markets destinations but also accelerates investment flows.
Crested crane, symbol of abundance for communities Kenya’s Rift Valley, is on the verge of extinction
To save the endangered species, a group of 15 youths have launched an ambitious initiative to restore the swamp’s degraded marshes, replant reeds and protect the cranes’ breeding grounds. Leading the charge is Wilson Kiptum Saina, who says unchecked human activity has devastated the swamp.
Kenyan university launches Ageing Studies Institute as country’s life expectancy peaks
According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the current average life expectancy for Kenya in 2025 is 64.0138 years of age. A 0.28 per cent rise from 2024 when the average life expectancy was 63.8344 years, from birth to death.
Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings
More than 70 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30, giving countries like Kenya the chance to build youth-driven platforms such as booking apps, mobile phone payments and virtual tours that can connect local operators with global markets.
Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons
Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said that the bill will put in place policies that will promote inclusion and overall well-being of the older persons in society, whom he said form an important aspect of national heritage.
