$64 million upgrade of Port of Mombasa infrastructural project half complete, KPA chief executive says

$64 million upgrade of Port of Mombasa infrastructural project half complete, KPA chief executive says

The project, which is now 50 per cent complete, is expected to be completed in March 2027. It comprises a 1.8-kilometre dual carriageway that includes 704 metres of elevated viaduct supported on bored pile foundations and reinforced concrete box girders, rising up to 15 metres above ground level to safely accommodate heavy port traffic.

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From the rattling fossil fuel-powered engines to be purring e-bikes: Rural Kenya embraces pocket and environmental-friendly electric motorbikes

From the rattling fossil fuel-powered engines to be purring e-bikes: Rural Kenya embraces pocket and environmental-friendly electric motorbikes

What began with only three electric motorcycles has grown into a fleet of 120 bikes operating across the county by 2026 – a pointer that electric mobility is steadily gaining acceptance.

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Tourism: Narok County government in Kenya’s Rift Valley upgrades infrastructure in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve

Tourism: Narok County government in Kenya’s Rift Valley upgrades infrastructure in world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve

In 1961, the reserve was brought under the control of the then County Council of Narok and the core area was extended to the east to cover an area of 1,831 square kilometres. In 1984, parts of the reserve were set apart to provide access to watering points for livestock and the reserve was brought to its present size of 1,530 kilometres.

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‘Rain of bribery’ cited in Ol Kalou by-election as opposition accuses Kenya’s ruling party of using 20,000 LPG cylinders ‘gift’ to sway voter preference

‘Rain of bribery’ cited in Ol Kalou by-election as opposition accuses Kenya’s ruling party of using 20,000 LPG cylinders ‘gift’ to sway voter preference

Blue Economy Principal Secretary, Betsy Muthoni Njagi, called on residents to preserve the area’s development record by supporting leaders committed to advancing government development initiatives.

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As donors pull out of agriculture financing in Africa, Kenya announces plan to fill the void with own-source revenue

As donors pull out of agriculture financing in Africa, Kenya announces plan to fill the void with own-source revenue

Delegates visited Konza Technopolis – southeast of Nairobi, Tatu Industrial City in the central region and the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone at the coast to explore innovations supporting agri-food systems, value addition and investment.

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Kenya’s President Ruto tears into ethnic warlords as fears mount he’s filling public offices with kinsmen to fasten grip on power beyond 2032

Kenya’s President Ruto tears into ethnic warlords as fears mount he’s filling public offices with kinsmen to fasten grip on power beyond 2032

The domination of public service, police and military by the Kalenjin community is gradually fomenting fears that president is mobilising his community as part of his strategy to stay in power beyond 2032 if he wins next year’s presidential election.

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Financing and fair market featured as key factors in Kenya’s agroecology at agri-food summit in Nairobi, agri-ecologists say

Financing and fair market featured as key factors in Kenya’s agroecology at agri-food summit in Nairobi, agri-ecologists say

Representing a network of 68 organisations working with smallholder farmers, pastoralists and fisher-folk, Mbenya believes that transforming Kenya’s food systems will require governments, financiers, researchers and the private sector to rethink how agricultural investments are made.

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Kenya: No let up for Ruto and UDA government as human rights activists notify police of planned Saba Saba demons, petition to parliament

Kenya: No let up for Ruto and UDA government as human rights activists notify police of planned Saba Saba demons, petition to parliament

According to the notice dated July 5, 2026, participants will assemble at Jeevanjee Gardens from 8:00am before commencing a peaceful procession at 9:00am through Nairobi’s CBD to Parliament Buildings, where a petition will be presented to the speakers of the National Assembly and the Senate.

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Exams council sets July 30 ‘equivalency’ test deadline for candidates hoping to sit secondary examinations without primary school grades

Exams council sets July 30 ‘equivalency’ test deadline for candidates hoping to sit secondary examinations without primary school grades

Kakamega Central Sub-County Adult Learning and Education Officer Hana Namakavuli-Ichingwa said validation, equivalency and registration for the qualifying test are ongoing and will close on July 30, 2026. The examination will be administered online at county education offices in September.

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Oil agency report clears fears of petroleum contamination of oil wells in Kenya’s South Lokichar Basin in the north

Oil agency report clears fears of petroleum contamination of oil wells in Kenya’s South Lokichar Basin in the north

Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has announced that laboratory analysis of soil and water samples from the South Lokichar Oil Basin shows no evidence of petroleum contamination following its latest environmental monitoring exercise. The findings were shared during a meeting between Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai and a delegation from EPRA...

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