Kenyan university launches Ageing Studies Institute as country’s life expectancy peaks

Kenyan university launches Ageing Studies Institute as country’s life expectancy peaks

According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, the current average life expectancy for Kenya in 2025 is 64.0138 years of age. A 0.28 per cent rise from 2024 when the average life expectancy was 63.8344 years, from birth to death.

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Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

Africa told to develop tourism industry for increased foreign exchange earnings

More than 70 per cent of Sub-Saharan Africa’s population is under 30, giving countries like Kenya the chance to build youth-driven platforms such as booking apps, mobile phone payments and virtual tours that can connect local operators with global markets.

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Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons

Senior citizens bill gets backing of Kenyans on UN International Day for Older Persons

Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari said that the bill will put in place policies that will promote inclusion and overall well-being of the older persons in society, whom he said form an important aspect of national heritage.

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Tea farmers in central Kenya appeal to state to cushion them against market volatility

Tea farmers in central Kenya appeal to state to cushion them against market volatility

Members of Parliament present warned that unless immediate action is taken, the country risks pushing farmers into poverty and undermining rural economies. The leaders noted that Murang’a, one of the country’s tea-growing strongholds, depends heavily on agriculture for its economic survival.

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Fifa launches technology-inspired official match ball of World Cup 2026 that sends precise data to VAR in real time

Fifa launches technology-inspired official match ball of World Cup 2026 that sends precise data to VAR in real time

Trionda boasts several key performance innovations. The four-panel construction incorporates intentionally deep seams, creating a surface that produces optimal in-flight stability by ensuring sufficient and evenly distributed drag as the ball travels through the air.

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‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

‘You have no idea how many Israeli dogs came to this hospital and I sent them to hell’ comment lands Australian in trouble

Veifer is a right-wing activist from Israel who makes videos of conversations with random people from around the world to promote his English language courses. He has had some viral videos in which he tries to catch people making anti-Israel comments.

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Murdered for questioning beer: Lawyer to stand trial for killing colleague in brawl at house party

Murdered for questioning beer: Lawyer to stand trial for killing colleague in brawl at house party

The judge stated that evidence produced in court during the proceedings showed that Mogaka was at the scene of the tragic incident that led to the death of his colleague on the fateful day. Mogaka was charged with the murder of lawyer Calvin Ngaira on May 10, 2019.

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Graft premier league: Kenyan court orders former governors Evans Kidero and Jack Raguma off Lake Victoria riparian land

Graft premier league: Kenyan court orders former governors Evans Kidero and Jack Raguma off Lake Victoria riparian land

The accused denied any wrongdoing in the development of the said properties and declared that the plaintiff was a busybody who was out to advance narrow self-interests under the guise of public interest and that as citizens of Kenya, they had the right to own and develop property as envisaged under Article 40 of the Constitution, subject to obtaining all the relevant approvals.

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Kenya’s private sector performance shows strong recovery after May political unrest  

Kenya’s private sector performance shows strong recovery after May political unrest  

The recovery was not universal. Purchasing activity continued to fall, as many businesses remained cautious due to low sales in recent months. The construction industry, in particular, saw a sharp fall in output.

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Kenya: Safari Sevens returns to Nyayo Stadium after three-year hiatus with $170,000 Tusker sponsorship 

Kenya: Safari Sevens returns to Nyayo Stadium after three-year hiatus with $170,000 Tusker sponsorship 

Now in its 27th edition since its launch in 1996, Safari Sevens remains one of Africa’s most prestigious rugby tournaments, attracting both professional and invitational sides from around the world.

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