Chinese President Xi’s ‘zero-tariff’ for African countries hailed as a message for joint pursuit of modernisation
Multiple African enterprises targeting the Chinese market noted that the new measures, such as the zero-tariff policy, will bring them fresh opportunities to expand trade with China and enhance product competitiveness.
Environmental hazards: State bans mechanised gold mining in West Pokot in north-western Kenya
Philip Ngorikwang, a resident of the Marich area in Pokot Central Sub-County, said unregulated gold mining left deep open pits and heavily polluted River Muruny that made the water unsafe for household use.
Kenya’s digital regulator Communication Authority launches sound broadcasting trial
With the new deployment, the Communication Authority said that Kenya joins a growing community of countries adopting or conducting digital radio trials as the next frontier in sound broadcasting.
Beachside ‘fishing’ minors for sex: State official says under-age commercial sex, defilement in Kisumu City is driven by alcohol sale
The principal secretary revealed that approximately 70 per cent of cases reported through the national Child Helpline 116 point to parental neglect with children citing lack of care, supervision and basic provisions.
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.
