Economy wobbles: Purchasing Managers’ Index shows Kenya’s private sector activity contracted in May
Kenya’s private sector activity contracted in May for the first time in seven months, hurt by a slowing performance in the construction, wholesale and retail and services sectors, a business survey showed on Thursday. The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 49.6 in May from 52.0 a month...
State withdrawal of bill to delist herbal stimulant from protected crops excites farmers in central Kenya
The Crops Act (Amendment) Bill 2025, which he said had already sailed through the first reading in the National Assembly, could have spelt doom to thousands of farmers who rely on it for income.
‘Virgin Mary’: Spectre of Jesus ‘Mother’ in western Kenya pulls in pilgrims from all over East Africa to ‘Bethlehem of Busia’
Judith Nafula’s home has transformed into what some are calling the “Bethlehem of Busia” – attracting hundreds of visitors seeking miracles, healing and divine encounters. The visitors reportedly come from as far as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and even Congo to marvel at the divine powers of the self-proclaimed Mary, the mother of Jesus.
Kajiado lands $1.3 million for Climate Resilience Projects from government
Kajiado’s unique and diverse landscapes, ranging from forests and grasslands to rivers and wetlands were identified as vital assets in achieving sustainable development goals. Barasa noted that the preservation of these ecological systems not only advances Kenya’s afforestation agenda but also strengthens essential environmental services that benefit local communities.
Museveni’s 40 years’ gift to Uganda: The Pearl of Africa is now an undisputed slave labour reservoir
Uganda has experienced 40 years of de-development and suppressed human potential and the right to development. Schemes such as Operation Wealth Creation, Parish Development Model and Myooga, which ultimately are tools of de-development are being cast as tools of development at the periphery. Fortunate for the rulers, most citizens are unable to perceive what is going on.
UN-Habitat, Nairobi and Paris launch global partnership to advance social and affordable housing for all
Speaking during the signing event held during the United Nations Habitat Assembly in UN Complex in Gigiri, Nairobi Executive Director of UN-Habitat Anacláudia Rossbach said that these initiatives build on the call by 193 countries requesting UN-Habitat to advance efforts on adequate housing.
After over 100 years of mining gold Kakamega is now set for its first refinery at cost of $5 million
The governor used the occasion to highlight key development milestones in the county and reaffirm his administration’s commitment to economic transformation, infrastructure development and youth empowerment.
Golden waste: How environmentalist rake in millions from garbage in Kenya’s frontier town of Garissa
In 2021, Kenya imported approximately 575,290 tonnes of raw plastic materials, valued at around Ksh98.2 billion.
Kisumu rolls out national ID registration for high school students to ease the scramble usually witnessed in election years
To make the exercise a success, the National Registration Bureau has conducted consultative meetings with principals from various secondary schools and tertiary institutions in the area to align the exercise with institution’s schedules.
Turkana launches assessment following tree locust outbreak in Turkana South
Field observations indicated locust populations ranging from 30 to over 70 hoppers per tree, resulting in significant depletion of shrubs and vegetation. There is growing concern that the locusts could migrate to nearby farmlands as existing food sources become scarce.
