For nearly a century, pedal-powered bicycles was symbol of class in Kisumu, the legacy leaves on even with advent of classy four-wheelers
The now-famous bicycle boda traces its origins to the Kenya-Uganda border town of Busia during the 1960s and 1970s when the bicycle was the main mode of transport. Cyclists ferried travellers and goods between customs posts as they shouted “border, border” to attract customers crossing the international boundary. Over time, the phrase evolved into the now universally recognised term “boda.”
Intellectual property rights: Chief State Counsel details how Kenya is preparing to protect local innovations during Kakamega stakeholder meeting
The forum that brought together participants from Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga and Trans Nzoia counties was meant to provide a platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, creatives, farmers and members of the public to contribute to a policy that will guide how the country protects, manages and commercializes intellectual property.
Indigenous communities along Kenyan coast demand 70 per cent job allocation in $17 billion Dangote Group oil refinery
Dangote’s planned refinery, expected to process 700,000 barrels of oil per day, is billed as a major addition to that corridor, with construction expected to take about 30 months once it begins. If completed, it would be the largest refinery in East Africa and Dangote’s biggest investment outside Nigeria.
How vestiges of colonialism survive in Kenya through mispronounced English names and words
Names are part and parcel of Kenya’s collective culture, literature history and heritage with history as the common denominator. Some names of Kenyan towns and places, were inspired by economic activities, wars or contact with the colonialists.
Tourism minister Miano promises better pay and housing for wildlife rangers
The minister said no ranger should be left to serve without adequate support, promising closer attention to housing and other welfare needs of officers deployed across Kenya’s conservation areas.
Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Stanbic Kenya Foundation, Mercy Githanji emphasized the critical role of technology in bridging the educational and economic divide in the country.
How ‘poor senator’ is taking the war to Kenya’s corrupt regime and bourgeoisie ‘eating like gluttons’ and ‘vomiting on the shoes’ of citizens
Critics contrast Ruto’s claptrap with Sifuna’s polished and suave delivery in Kiswahili and English: “By the grace of God and with your (Kenyans) support, we must fight corruption because this is an ill that is gnawing at the very heart and soul of the nation; Kenya’s economic and political stability.”
Governor of corruption-prone Bungoma County warns officials against frustrating state audit
Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has warned county officials against withholding documents or frustrating ongoing compliance audit by the Office of the Auditor-General. Lusaka said failure to cooperate with auditors will result in disciplinary action. Consequently, Lusaka has directed finance officers, accountants, economists, internal auditors, chief officers and all accounting officers...
Fraud: 4,600 Kenyans accuse KWS of defying court orders for full inspection of Nairobi National Park
Co-petitioners in an environmental case seeking to halt developments within Nairobi National Park have accused the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) of failing to comply fully with a court-ordered site inspection by allegedly restricting their participation. The petition, filed by more than 4,600 Kenyans, seeks to stop what the petitioners describe...
Anti-corruption agency takes ‘unknown’ grabbers to court to recover eight acres of prisons land valued at Ksh790 million
Speaking in Kisumu on Tuesday, EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi A. Mohamud said the disputed land forms part of a 16-acre parcel originally reserved for Kenya Prisons Service staff housing and regional offices.
