Kenya Railways Corporation revives Gilgil-Nyahururu line to provide affordable transportation
According to the corporation, 1,000 tonnes of government-subsidised fertiliser have already been delivered to National Cereals and Produce Board depots in Ol-Kalou and Nyahururu to support farmers in Nyandarua and Laikipia counties growing potatoes, carrots, wheat and other crops.
Uganda traders face huge losses after state closes Congo border crossing over Ebola contagion fears
Traders say they are frustrated by the slow movement of cargo trucks. Some at the Mpondwe border post said that, while they knew the tough measures are provoked by fear of Ebola contagion, they felt that holding up the trucks was excessive.
Kajiado governor criticises Kenya Wildlife Service over fencing of world-famous Tsavo National Park
Speaking at the Ole Lenku Township Primary School, the governor requested Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and relevant stakeholders to halt the exercise and return to the negotiating table to find a viable solution.
Electric motorcycle firm cashes in on punitive fuel prices to rollout 10,000 electric bikes in Kenya
Powerhive Chief Executive Officer Christopher Hornor said the partnership brings together the firm’s experience in energy infrastructure and Kibo Africa’s presence in the motorcycle market.
TVET student at Chanzeywe College in Vihiga County invents solar-assisted waste oil stove
Despite these challenges, he expressed optimism that the technology can be improved and scaled for wider use. He proposed the establishment of community workshops where youth can fabricate the jikos using scrap metal, while garages supply waste oil as raw material.
Fintech firm launches Kenya’s first large-scale fuel credit line for fleet operators and logistics companies
According to Tabb, the initiative is designed to replace the informal credit arrangements that had long dominated the transport and logistics sector, providing a structured financing solution that enables businesses to maintain operations without straining cash flow.
Kenya strengthens position in floriculture as annual flower show opens in Nairobi with record exhibitors
Mr Dick van Raamsdonk, the CEO OF HPP, said the exhibition had reached a new milestone, attracting the largest number of exhibitors in its history.
One of Africa’s iconic wildlife sanctuaries, the Kruger National Park in South Africa, marks second century of conservation
Stretching nearly two million hectares across the provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, the park is home to more than 300 tree species and over 140 mammal species and 500 bird species, including the iconic “Big Five,” namely lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo.
How Middle East turmoil has global economy and in turn reshaping lifestyle in central Kenya
For many Kenyans, salaries and daily earnings have remained the stagnant while expenses continue to skyrocket leading to severe financial struggles.
Seaweed farmers along Kenyan coast of the Indian Ocean battle distance, poverty and climate change to restore marine ecosystems
Jimbo Youth Group says mangrove restoration has already transformed local communities. The group, which began conserving mangroves in 2004, says carbon financing projects have generated millions of shillings used to renovate schools, madrassas and community facilities across Vanga, Jimbo and Kiwegu villages.