Ruto’s security advisor: Kenyan women empowerment is a human right, pillar of good governance and national security

Ruto’s security advisor: Kenyan women empowerment is a human right, pillar of good governance and national security

During a high-level forum on women’s empowerment in the capital, Nairobi, Presidential National Security Advisor Monica Juma, said Kenya’s prosperity and stability depend on unlocking the full potential of women and girls, and assured that the government would continue prioritising their inclusion.

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Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Trump is weaker than he looks as he only bullies weak entities like EU or Africa, not bulwarks like China, India or Russia

Equally, Trump’s victory in jacking up tariffs on imports may push up prices and knock employment. So far, the negative impact is mild. But only 37 per cent of Americans approve of his handling of the economy, according to Reuters/Ipsos polling, something that was his strong suit during his first term in the White House.

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Kenya says it’s fast-tracking artificial intelligence laws to guide adoption

Kenya says it’s fast-tracking artificial intelligence laws to guide adoption

MindHYVE.ai, a global pioneer in adaptive intelligence and AGI agents, has developed an AI health agent. The company’s mission is to empower nations to build AI systems that reflect their values, accelerate innovation, and ensure sustainable growth.

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While Narok County has answers to Kenya’s perennial wheat deficits corrupt state officials would rather imports  

While Narok County has answers to Kenya’s perennial wheat deficits corrupt state officials would rather imports  

According to government data, between July 2024 and March 2025, Kenyan farmers collected over 1.7 million bags of wheat, each weighing 90kg. However, nearly 322,000 bags, mostly from Upper Narok, remained unsold even as millers bought wheat from other countries.

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Kenya’s inflation rises in August driven by food and transport prices

Kenya’s inflation rises in August driven by food and transport prices

The central bank targets inflation within the 2.5 per cent to 7.5 per cent range in the medium term.

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‘Political economy of sugar in Kenya’ warms up to season as minister unveils plans to import 400,000 tonnes

‘Political economy of sugar in Kenya’ warms up to season as minister unveils plans to import 400,000 tonnes

Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui revealed that last year, the company sought approval from the East African Community Secretariat to import 165,000 metric tonnes of raw sugar for refining but only managed to secure 5,000 metric tonnes, leaving its refinery idle.

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South Africa appoints American economist Joseph Stiglitz to lead group of experts to compile inequality report for G20 summit

South Africa appoints American economist Joseph Stiglitz to lead group of experts to compile inequality report for G20 summit

Wealthy governments are also making the largest cuts to development aid for poor countries since aid records began in 1960, Oxfam said. It said global development goals were “abysmally off track.”

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Auditor General says finance laws enacted by Elgeyo Marakwet County contradict Kenya’s constitution

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.

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Smart homes, smarter living: How ‘Internet of Things’ technology is set to transform housing in Kenya

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.

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Muranga’a County sets pace for Africa as pioneer in sustainable farming after adopting agro-ecology policy and law

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.

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