Kenya reiterates commitment to championing bio-economy agenda in Africa
Kenya’s commitment to advancing the bio-economy is anchored in global, regional and national frameworks. These include the Eastern Africa Regional Bio-economy Strategy 2022-2032, the Global Bio-economy Summit 2024 Recommendations, FAO Bio-economy Guidelines 2024, G20 resolutions on bio-economy and the COP30 Bio-economy Challenge.
Compulsory vaccination in US takes new twist as charity sues DOD over ‘sham’ religious exemption policies
The lawsuit accuses the US military of enforcing a “two-part strategy” to deny virtually all religious accommodation requests from service members and recruits. CHD alleges the military’s policy for granting religious exemptions to recruits is “ambiguous.” For acting service members, the process for obtaining a religious exemption from vaccines is a “sham” and “largely theatre.”
Airtel Africa, Spacex partner to launch Starlink direct to cell connectivity in 14 countries in Africa
Airtel Africa and Starlink will continue to explore additional collaboration opportunities to further advance digital inclusion across the continent.
Unclaimed Financial Assets Authority repositions $822 million for grassroots economies
UFAA Chair Francis Kigo Njenga said unclaimed financial assets represent locked private wealth that, once returned to owners, can support grassroots economic activity without recourse to additional public borrowing or fiscal expansion.
Kenya launches national marine spills response contingency plan to prop up maritime safety
Representing the Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy & Maritime Affairs Hassan Joho during the launch, Principal Secretary State Department for Shipping and Maritime Affairs Aden Millah described the initiative as a “major milestone in safeguarding Kenya’s marine environment and securing the sustainability of the blue economy.
Technology firm Zoho country chief says Kenya’s AI future depends on trust, data and automation
Once these foundations are in place, AI becomes especially powerful. GenAI helps teams create and be productive, while agentic AI helps organisations act efficiently. It proposes actions, verifies them and executes based on predefined business rules.
Fish farming eases pressure on land in densely populated Vihiga as household incomes rise
Training sessions reached all 22 wards, covering topics from feeding fingerlings to monitoring pond pH and general pond care. Farmers eagerly absorbed knowledge, often staying after sessions to ask questions or request follow-up demonstrations. Nets were distributed to protect fish from predators, a measure many credited for reducing losses significantly.
American film and television icon slain by son hours before former US President Obama and wife Michelle were to visit
The former first lady remembered the Reiner’s as “some of the most decent and courageous people.” She also made a pointed comment about the couple not being “deranged” after President Donald Trump blamed their deaths on “Trump derangement syndrome.”
Police in Garissa impound 1,200 litres of contraband fuel smuggled from Somalia
The county commissioner told Garissa residents to cooperate with authorities and report any illegal trade to support the fight against contraband, noting that such efforts will protect both consumers and legitimate businesses.
Kenya signs $311m deal with Africa50, India’s PowerGrid Corporation to strengthen electricity grid
The second corridor, the 220 kV Kibos-Kakamega-Musaga line, serves Kisumu, Vihiga and Kakamega counties, with substations at Kibos, Kakamega and Musaga. It provides high-voltage supply to Kakamega, improves regional network adequacy and reduces technical losses and load shedding in western Kenya.
