Auditor General says finance laws enacted by Elgeyo Marakwet County contradict Kenya’s constitution
Governor Wisley Rotich has similarly expressed misgivings, arguing that channelling the entire development budget to wards leaves nothing for flagship county-wide projects. He said this undermines the county’s ability to undertake transformative initiatives that could benefit the broader population.
Smart homes, smarter living: How ‘Internet of Things’ technology is set to transform housing in Kenya
Developers have a crucial role to play here. When planning new projects, it is far cheaper to design with smart provisions in mind than to retrofit later. Cabling for internet backbones, slots for solar integration and spaces for control panels should be part of the architectural design. We are already advising developers on these aspects and applying the same principles in our own projects. It is what we like to call taking our own medicine.
Muranga’a County sets pace for Africa as pioneer in sustainable farming after adopting agro-ecology policy and law
With supportive policies, strong partnerships, and growing global recognition, the county is demonstrating that environmentally friendly farming can deliver better harvests, higher incomes, and a healthier future for its people.
If Grimsby’s humiliation of Man United isn’t demo of hope and possibilities of English football pyramid, then nothing is
We literally have the word ‘grim’ in our name, we wear black and white stripes (“Oooh it’s just like watching Juventus”), carry inflatable fish (that’s Harry the Haddock, by the way) and sing incessantly about the industry that once made Grimsby the world’s largest port (“yes we do, yes we do”). The chant “all Town aren’t we” is not a question. It’s a statement, maybe even a state of mind sometimes.
Cash-strapped Kenya turns to prisoners to plug deficit in correctional services $3.6 billion budget
Kenya Prisons Service has been expanded to manage 140 penal institutions in the country – 134 facilities for adult offenders, three facilities for young offenders (two Borstal Institutions and one Youthful Correctional Training Centre).
How science-for-hire violates scientific norms, degrades public discourse and expedites mass poisoning of society
The autism epidemic is a matter of enormous national importance. Yet everything that the Times publishes on autism is an attempt to cover up the causes and protect the powerful industries that are culpable.
EACC pounces on Siaya accountant suspected of masterminding theft of $5.5 million from county coffers
The suspect, who works in the department of finance and economic planning, was picked up in Siaya and is being held at Kisumu Port Police Station. He is expected to be arraigned before the Kisumu anti-corruption court on Wednesday to face charges including fraudulent acquisition of public funds and money laundering.
Uganda’s refugee economy boost: How deportation of Abrego Garcia to East Africa fortifies Museveni’s grip on power
The highest-profile detainee that the United States seeks to deport, Kilmar Abrego Garcia, appears to be headed to Uganda, where critics claim that a deal with the Trump administration eases political pressure on a president who has ruled for nearly four decades. Ugandan officials have released few details about the...
Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers announces resumption of Volkswagen cars assembly in Thika
The Kenya and Germany partnership renewal is expected to attract more investment and encourage other manufacturers to start local assembly in alignment with the government’s goal of developing the automotive sector under its industrialisation agenda.
Kenya Airways’ bumpy run in air persists as the national carrier posts first-half pre-tax loss
Kenya Airways went into insolvency in 2018 after an expansion drive left it with hundreds of millions of dollars in debt.
