Kenya turns to Chinese investors to prop its fast growing film industry, ranked third Africa after South Africa and Nigeria
The Kalasha International Film and TV Market, Festival and Awards is Kenya’s premier film industry event, organised by the Kenya Film Commission to celebrate excellence, showcase local content, connect industry stakeholders, and promote Kenya as a regional film hub.
Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Hospital offers respite to sickle patients with acquisition of advanced blood exchange technology
Dr Steve Nojuma, Director of Victoria Annex, said the hospital has the capacity to screen babies for sickle cell disease from birth.
Presidential election 2027: Kenyan parliamentary leadership push for ODM-UDA pre-election talks
Echoing his sentiments, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot said engaging ODM early would give the ruling party ample time to negotiate and consolidate support ahead of the next general election.
Farmers in rain-rich Rift Valley region in Kenya resort to gravity-powered irrigation for round-the-year food supply
The impact of River Nyando’s water has not been limited to crops alone. Livestock farmers, including Daniel Korir from Kapchemutwa, have reported that the river is a reliable water source for cattle, goats, and sheep during dry seasons when pans and seasonal streams dry up.
State moots Lower Turkwel Irrigation to put 3,000 hectares under crop in Kenya’s north-western drylands
Speaking during a high-level consultative meeting on the project held at the Hazina Trade Centre in Nairobi, Cabinet Secretary for ASALs and Regional Development Beatrice Askul Moe said irrigation remains central to the government’s strategy of transforming ASAL regions and delivering on the food security pillar of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda.
Ethiopian Orthodox Christians flock Lake Dambal shores to celebrate Epiphany – marking baptism of Jesus
Thousands took part in ceremonies where the tabots were escorted by priests dressed in colourful robes while carrying ceremonial umbrellas from churches to the lakeshores or rives amid chants and hymns.
Museveni boasts after retaining seat he and NRM are forever popular in Uganda 40 years since coming to power
In his speech, Museveni accused the opposition of trying to foment violence during voting. He urged religious leaders to reach out to young people who are likely to be misled into violence.
Sub-Saharan Africa top scientist on maize lethal necrosis calls time on plant health research
Acting Director General of the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) Alice Murage commended Suresh for his outstanding scientific leadership and enduring partnership with national institutions.
Kenya sugar industry workers’ union threatens nationwide strike over $15 million salary arrears
According to the union, total outstanding dues – including benefits and arrears – amount to Ksh10.8 billion ($84 million)
MP warns wished-for alliance between President Ruto’s UDA party and opposition’s ODM will undercut democracy in Kenya
David Ochieng, the leader of the Movement for Democracy and Growth (MDG), said on Friday that whereas it was in order for ODM and UDA to engage in talks ahead of the 2027 general election, it will be foolhardy for the two to enter a deal
