Isuzu East Africa braces for stranglehold control of motor industry in Kenya as it invests in spare parts production   

Isuzu East Africa braces for stranglehold control of motor industry in Kenya as it invests in spare parts production   

During the ground-breaking ceremony, Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry Lee Kinyanjui called on players and stakeholders in the automotive sector to buy locally produced spare parts such as springs and seats to grow the industry in Kenya.

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Inside job suspected as thieves go on rampage in US National Guard armouries

Inside job suspected as thieves go on rampage in US National Guard armouries

At least some of the break-ins seem to point to potential insider help. In Covington, Tennessee, for example, evidence suggests intruders may have known in advance the location of a secure key control box. At other sites, attempts were made to bypass alarms and entry points.

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Upset by financial institutions’ reluctance to deal in cryptocurrency Trump orders kerb on ‘political debanking’

Upset by financial institutions’ reluctance to deal in cryptocurrency Trump orders kerb on ‘political debanking’

According to Donald Trump Jr, the banks’ behaviour helped to awaken the Trump family to the supposed promise of crypto, as the basis for a parallel financial system in which everybody has custody over their own funds.

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Kenya to ride on popularity of football to promote East African nation as sports tourism destination

Kenya to ride on popularity of football to promote East African nation as sports tourism destination

Football Kenya Federation President, Hussein Mohammed described the partnership as a “joint venture between two big brands” that will not only support the football ecosystem but also boost domestic and international tourism.

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Kenyan minister admits housing programme faces $2.6 billion funding shortfall per annum

Kenyan minister admits housing programme faces $2.6 billion funding shortfall per annum

Housing Secretary Said Athman said the government was on course to implement the project with over 3,000 units already handed over. From January next year, Athman said, more units shall be handed over on a monthly basis adding that all the contractors have been instructed to roll out night shifts to fast track the project.

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Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele picked for prestigious award

Ballon d’Or: Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele picked for prestigious award

Premier League champions Liverpool boast several names on the men’s shortlist. Virgil van Dijk, Alexis Mac Allister, and Mohammed Salah are all in contention for the award, alongside new Liverpool signing Florian Wirtz (formerly Bayer Leverkusen)

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Faced with threat of terrorism and palpable political protests, Kenya boosts APCs fleet with Springbuck and M1117

Faced with threat of terrorism and palpable political protests, Kenya boosts APCs fleet with Springbuck and M1117

The vehicles were commissioned by Interior Cabinet Secretary Onesimus Kipchumba Murkomen at the General Service Unit (GSU) Headquarters in Ruaraka, Nairobi. At least half a dozen Springbucks were seen at the ceremony.

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Eldoret-based retired athletes sucked into vicious property tussle after acrimonious divorce

Eldoret-based retired athletes sucked into vicious property tussle after acrimonious divorce

In her rejoinder, Sharon Jemutai Cherop dismissed her ex-husband’s assertion that he owns the said properties saying that she acquired the assets from the money she earned from various local and international races.

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How Agikuyu of central Kenya are reliving the past in Thingira Cultural Village

How Agikuyu of central Kenya are reliving the past in Thingira Cultural Village

Foods such as mukimo (mix of maize, beans, potatoes and traditional vegetables mashed together), njahi (black beans), ngwaci (sweet potatoes) and marigu (green bananas) are cooked in clay pots just as it was done many decades ago.

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Hotel Expo Kenya, Africa Food Show 2025 launch with clarion calls for regional branding

Hotel Expo Kenya, Africa Food Show 2025 launch with clarion calls for regional branding

Echoing this vision, Country Director of Global Exhibitions, a subsidiary of MI Groups and the organiser of the two events, Edwin Masivo, called for synergy between the food and hospitality sectors and termed the co-location of the exhibitions not just a logistical move but a purposeful integration of two interdependent industries.

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