Kenya’s electoral agency promises ‘credible 2027 elections’ contested Smartmatic technology withstanding
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Erastus Edung Ethekon has assured Kenyans of the agency’s commitment to delivering a credible, transparent and peaceful General Election in 2027. To deliver the promise, Dr Edung Ethekon called for collective responsibility to safeguard the country’s democracy. The promise was made against the...
Eastern Africa Grain Council: Kenya grapples with post-harvest losses despite rise in output
Speaking during the expo, EAGC Executive Director Gerald Masila said the initiative is anchored on bridging the gap between production and post-harvest management through practical, farmer-centred interventions.
Coffee farming makes return to Taita Taveta as Kenya ramps up production for bigger stake in world market
New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union is spearheading farmer awareness and capacity-building initiatives promote best agronomic practices and improve production systems, in addition to facilitating market linkages locally and internationally.
Kenya launches TouristTap app to ease payment in tourism industry enhance convenience
The cabinet secretary further highlighted that the solution aligns with the government’s broader digital transformation agenda under President William Ruto, stressing that seamless payments are now a basic expectation for global travellers.
African Club Championship: Kenya’s Pipeline puts Burundi’s Gender Light to the sword in a 3-0 rout
KPC, often referred to as the “Oil Queens,” utilised their superior height and international experience, to shut down GLC’s net play from the onset.
Sugar boss: Kenya ready to drive Africa’s transition in sugar sector to power bioeconomy
Jude Chesire disclosed that Kenya’s sugar reforms strategy centres on scaling up ethanol production from molasses, expanding green energy generation using bagasse for co-generation and maximising industrial use of molasses to ensure zero waste across the value chain.
Licensed to kill: Fresh concerns raised as trigger-happy police shoot dead protesters in filthy Embu hospital demos
Two protesters were shot dead in Ishiara Market in Mbeere North Constituency in Embu County following demonstrations by local people over the poor state of Ishiara Level 4 Hospital. The killings add to scores killings by trigger-happy police as concerns rise about crowd management by security forces. Use of live...
Kenya targets pork sufficiency by 2030 as it turns focus on increased commercial pig farming
Speaking during the National Stakeholders’ Sensitisation Forum for Pig Value Chain, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said the sector presents a major opportunity for investment and growth in the country’s agricultural economy.
Kisumu: Police query how dead college student messaged family after she was ‘gang-raped’, then murdered by ‘lover’
Kisumu County Police Commander Hillary Toroitich said the suspect, who described himself as a teacher, confessed during interrogation at Maseno Police Station that he orchestrated the killing on April 5 – a day before the family formally reported her missing.
Catching them young: Nakuru Children Assembly set for polls as Kenyan youth undergo electoral politics baptism
The exercise will involve the election of children who will exercise their civic duties in Kenya by electing their peers aged 17 years and below to represent them at the national levels.
