Kenya Power partners with American company to curb bird and wildlife electrocution along powerlines
The Soysambu Conservancy is a critical habitat for Kenya’s raptors such as the Augur Buzzard and Martial Eagle, species that utilise powerlines and poles for perching and hunting.
Soil and water scientists call for better resource management to raise agricultural output in Africa
Agriculture, climate and soil experts have called for urgent action to improve soil and water management, warning that rising climate pressures and increasing food demand are stretching Africa’s agricultural systems. Speaking at the Climate Smart Water Management and Sustainable Development for Food and Agriculture in East Africa (WATDEV) International Conference,...
South African transport sector feels pinch of anti-migrant protests as taxi council warns of punitive economic disruptions
South Africa has seen escalated anti-immigration protests in recent months, fuelled by concerns over unemployment, pressure on public services and border management.
Surgeons at Kenyatta National Hospital score big after successfully removing a 4kg liver tumour from patient
The three-day camp also delivered 13 highly specialised HPB procedures, including four liver resections, one Whipple’s procedure, two hepaticojejunostomies and six laparoscopic cholecystectomies.
Trans-Nzoia County reviews tariff policy to bolster its revenue collection to improve services
The county government, through the World Bank-Funded Kenya Devolution Support Programme II (KDSP II), has begun reviewing charges for services ranging from market stalls and parking to health fees and business licenses.
Kenya pushing to raise tourism earnings to $8.5 billion by 2027 but faces ecosystem degradation, threats to wildlife
Tourism remains one of Kenya’s biggest foreign exchange earner and employer. Under the Kenya National Tourism Strategy, the government hopes to generate Ksh1.1 trillion ($8.5 billion) from tourism by 2027.
Mt Kenya University trio raises Kenya’s profile as ICT talent centre after beating 220,000 students from around the world to win Huawei Award
Kenyan trio beats 220,000 participants to win Huawei global ICT crown as MKU signs another partnership with Nanjing Vocational College of Information Technology (NJCIT) and Nanjing Zhongxing Xinyanda Information Technology
How President Ruto’s whistle-go, whistle-stop travels abroad impact Kenya’s tourism industry
The steady rise in international visitor arrivals, increased tourism earnings and growing global interest in Kenya’s diverse attractions are clear indicators that our tourism industry is on a positive trajectory.
Hotel industry along Kenya coast embraces MICE as it readies to tap into tourism segment projected to hit 1.5m delegates
Mombasa is rapidly emerging status as a MICE hub has been further strengthened by its hosting of the 11th Our Ocean Conference from June 16-18, 2026 – the first edition of the global conference to be held on African soil.
Communities at Base Titanium mine in Kwale County push for stronger post-mining benefits representation
According to Omar, each affected village is expected to select representatives, including youth, women, village elders and persons with disabilities to form a unified leadership structure.
