Fish farming in Kenya’s coastal region picks up as Kwale harvests 120kg in Matuga project
Despite its success, the project faces challenges, especially related to fish feed, water access and climate conditions. The group reported losing about 100 fish in the early stages due to lack of experience and the high cost of feed.
Science’s billionaire funding nightmare: How sex pest Epstein and Gates financed research portal to control scientific information flow
Karl Jablonowski, senior research scientist for Children’s Health Defence, said Gates’ 2013 investment in ResearchGate was part of a wave of investments during that period in online platforms. He said investors like Gates recognised the influence they could exert over those platforms’ algorithms.
Experts meet in Kenya to boost fintech solutions for cross-border trade in Africa
Vincent Ochieng, chief executive officer (CEO) of Yogupay, a pan-African fintech, observed that most intra-Africa trade is conducted in foreign currency such as the US dollars which exposes traders to volatile foreign exchange markets.
South Africa and China deepen diplomatic relations with signing of free trade agreement
Gideon Chitanga, researcher at the University of Johannesburg Centre for Africa-China Studies, said the agreement would expand South African markets and contribute to economic growth.
Kenya’s standard gauge railway registers surge in passenger traffic in 2025 despite 50 per cent fare rise
Strong demand for passenger service has seen Kenya Railways (KR) regularly add extra trains. In December 2025, KR announced it would add two passenger trains to and from the capital, Nairobi, to cater to demand.
FDA: Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine can cause febrile seizure in children under five years within one day
On its website on Covid-19 vaccine safety, the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledges that febrile seizures have been reported after vaccination with Moderna’s shot, including during Moderna’s clinical trial.
Over 100 delegates meeting in Kenya told food imports bill strains fiscal balances, exposes Africans to external shocks
Yemi Osinbajo, former vice president of Nigeria, revealed that private investors can support African governments to enable small-holding farmers to overcome challenges such as access to affordable credit and agricultural extension services.
Stakeholders in North Rift submit views on Kenya’s draft National Trade Development Bill
Chief Officer for Trade, Industrialisation and Energy in West Pokot County Limakina Joel said the Bill will strengthen trade in historically marginalised regions by providing a clearer legal framework to support service delivery, resource mobilisation and economic growth under devolution.
Communities in Turkana want Gulf Energy to prioritise social and economic projects in the county
According to locals, people walk long distances for several hours in search of water, which is often insufficient to meet basic household needs.
Illegal mining: One dies in gold mining in stone throwing incident in Moyale
Marsabit County Police Commander (CPC) Leonard Kimaiyo said they had commenced investigations into the Saturday evening incident, which also left another person nursing serious injuries.
