Kenya kicks off wildlife census in East African country’s largest national park to understand population trends
Dr Patrick Omndi revealed that similar exercises had been conducted in other major ecosystems, including Amboseli, Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Kapiti, with findings set to be released by Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano in June this year.
Why have Rwanda-backed rebels seized two Congolese cities and is there an end in sight?
The M23’s takeover of Goma in North Kivu province witnessed intense fighting with government and allied troops that left bodies lying in the streets and thousands of Congolese soldiers surrendering their arms.
Uganda’s Kiplimo shaves 49 seconds off fastest time to set world half marathon record in Barcelona
The women’s race was also fast in Barcelona with Joyciline Jepkosgei of Kenya winning in a course record of 64:13.
Kenya extends digital superhighway to the hinterland in push for creative economy
Plans for the realisation of a digital superhighway and creative economy in Trans Nzoia County are on course. This is evident following handover of the site for the construction of a modern digital centre of excellence to the contractor at Cherangany Sub County headquarters. Addressing the press before overseeing the...
Kenyan flower farmers explore Middle East markets as invasive bugs and toxic pesticides hurt exports to Europe
Nationally, the flower industry employs half a million people, according to a Central Bank of Kenya 2021 report, and is estimated by the National Bureau of Statistics to be worth over $800 million. Roses make up about 66 per cents of cut flower exports, at an estimated value of about $300 million.
Congolese military run out of Bukavu – eastern Congo’s second largest city – as M23 rebels advance
Reports and social media videos showed the region’s factories pillaged and prisons emptied while electricity remained on and communication lines open in most places.
Why foot-dragging African universities need to shed knowledge silos for transdisciplinary and extradisciplinary learning
We badly need graduates comfortable in transdisciplinary and extradisciplinary science not only in Africa but globally too. The transdisciplinary ambition and extradisciplinary ambition should not be postponed further in higher education.
Medics say Kenya is experiencing an acute eye cornea shortage as culture and superstition discourage body organs harvesting
For one to donate an organ, the ophthalmologist explained, one is only required to fill a commitment for allowing for harvesting of the cornea, which must be done within hours after death.
‘Value of Acceptance’ report by Visa and 4Sight Research shows 58 per cent business transactions in Kenya are paid for with mobile money
As Kenya leads Africa in financial innovation, the message is clear that digital payments are not limited in time as they constantly transform businesses, empower entrepreneurs, and shape a stronger economy.
Industry players at Kisumu meet want Kenya to swap sandy beaches and wildlife for nature to inject dynamism in tourism
Director at the State Department for Tourism David Kinyangi described the opportunity to review the National Tourism Policy and the Tourism (Amendment) Bill, 2024 as a historic milestone in shaping the future of the sector.
