World apprehensive as some states in US push for digital ID adoption, fears of ‘surveillance-based technocracy’ rise
Several media reports have presented May 7 as a deadline for people to get a REAL ID-compliant driver’s licence if they intend to travel domestically by air on or after that date. For instance, Washington, DC-based radio station WTOP reported that “time is running out” for people to get a REAL ID-compliant ID card to travel domestically.
Kenyan doctor calls for focus on mental health at workplace, reveals it costs world economy $1 trillion
Speaking at an Iftar dinner event for Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) members in Mombasa, Lifecare International Insurance Brokers Team Lead, Umema Abdulhusein, highlighted the critical link between employee well-being and business performance.
Food-deficit Kenya launches 10-year initiative to address food security, drive economic growth
The estimated cost of Ksh5 billion ($38.6 million) will be met through a combination of government resources, international donors, development agencies, and private sector investments.
Some 100,000 motorsport fans descend on Kenya’s ‘Sin City’ for the fourth edition of World Rally Championship
The competition, which kicked off in Naivasha on Friday after President Ruto flagged it off at Nairobi’s Kasarani Stadium, is expected to push up local tourism inflows as small and large businesses open their doors for buyers.
Revived Khwisero Banana Factory in western Kenya gears up to start producing bread, cakes and paper
Farmers and residents expressed optimism about the revival of the plant, noting that the factory will not only offer stable incomes but also encourage investment in banana farming in Khwisero Sub-County.
Previously synonymous with ‘hot’ Indian cuisines pepper in Kenya is changing into a cash as demand surges on world market
Speaking during a farmers’ exhibition in Kandara, Murang’a, Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Director Crops System, Dr Lusike Wasilwa, said Kenya is serving less than half of its potential of its international market, with the United States of America, Netherlands, Germany, Russia, UK, Canada, France, UAE and Poland ready to buy Kenyan chilli.
Diplomatic, trade standoff between Nairobi and Khartoum bites as Kenyan tea exporters face huge losses
The RSF has received a stream of military support, including drones and air defences, as both sides have obtained more advanced weaponry from abroad. The army has accused the United Arab Emirates of sending arms to the RSF, a charge UN experts and UN lawmakers have found credible but the Gulf state denies.
Over 291,000 passengers stranded as huge fire consumes London’s Heathrow airport after 25,000 litres of oil burn
The airport’s owners include France’s Ardian, the Qatar Investment Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, plus other investors in Australia, China and Spain.
State agencies moves to streamline maritime employment with seafarer identity cards
The push for seamless SID issuance follows a directive from Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho, who intervened after student protests at Bandari Maritime Academy. The demonstrations highlighted concerns over sea-time opportunities and misinformation regarding certification standards.
Kenya seeks $4.6b to irrigate 747,000 acres in semi-arid areas to produce one million tonnes of rice
The government also plans to put 200,000 acres under irrigation in Galana-Kulalu despite perennial water shortage challenge. Kimotho said they will be working with aggregators who have been having a challenge of getting the right quality and quantity.
