Kenya Wildlife Service to host global conservation technology forum in Nairobi in March
The forum will provide a platform to explore how emerging technologies such as drones, satellite sensors, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS) and data-driven tools can be deployed to safeguard biodiversity, restore degraded ecosystems and strengthen community resilience.
Sigh of relief for cash-starved Football Kenya Federation FIFA lifts financial sanction and resumes development funding
The resumption of FIFA Forward funding will support FKF’s ongoing programmes for grassroots development, infrastructure, capacity building and the overall growth of football in the country.
Controversial Religious Organisations Bill draws resentment in coastal Kenya as clergy read malice
The government introduced the Bill following recommendations from a Presidential Taskforce on Religious Organisations that was formed after the Shakahola tragedy in which hundreds of people died in a cult led by controversial preacher Paul Mackenzie.
Kenya’s Safarlink launches flights from Kisumu to Entebbe in Uganda to meet rising demand in EAC
Governor Ntong’o noted that the new flight comes at a very opportune moment when the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) recently inaugurated its head office just a stone’s throw from the Airport, thus confirming Kisumu City as a business hub in the East Africa.
Standard Bank and Safaricom seal $138m deal to expand infrastructure and services in Ethiopia
Executive Vice President for Telecoms, Media and Technology at Stanbic Kenya’s Corporate and Investment Banking Division Anthony Ndegwa said the bank was honoured to partner with Safaricom again to advance digital transformation and inclusion in Ethiopia.
Mt Kenya unity tested as minister accuses west of greed in national resource sharing
The cabinet secretary accused former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of orchestrating what he termed as “systemic hatred” against the President William Ruto in Mt Kenya region.
Despite under-resourcing by UN and US, Kenyan police mission in Haiti kept gangs at bay, secured critical infrastructure and restored aid corridors
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja applauded the troops for their courageous service and highlighted the rehabilitation of roads, hospitals, schools and businesses as proof of Kenya’s contribution in Haiti.
Young Kenyan environmentalist sets world record as she embarks on mission to right the wrongs committed by older generation
In Africa, indigenous flora and fauna are fast giving way to exotic species. This is the centrepiece of Muthoni’s campaign, which adds impetus to Swedish Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist that for the past decade has been the symbol of younger generation’s fight to restore ecological balance.
US Congress explores possibilities of compelling spy agencies to declassify evidence on origins of Covid
Tucked deep inside the sprawling National Defence Authorisation Act for Fiscal Year 2026 is language that requires the director of National Intelligence to conduct a declassification review with the heads of federal intelligence agencies of information about those who funded coronavirus research and what’s known about risky “gain-of-function” work performed at the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Kenya says it is ready to work with media as fourth arm of government after executive, legislature and judiciary
The information secretary spoke in Kerugoya Town on Wednesday during the launch of Kirinyaga Media Queens Association. He pointed out that the fact that the media sector remains a key pillar in national development and a vital tool for holding government accountable, shaping public opinion and fostering an informed citizenry
