South African firm eyes multimillion dollar geothermal deal in Kenya with potential to generate 10 gigawatts
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Cones announced that a team from the devolved unit will work with GDC and Iroko in carrying out the studies at Menengai Crater Geothermal-Powered Industrial Park, noting that besides electricity, geothermal energy provides direct heat to industrialists.
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.
Sugarcane vs maize: Nandi County farmers torn between cash and food crops
Farmers in the area have mixed feelings about the shift. Samuel Kibet, a farmer in Chepsangor location, has converted part of his maize and sweet potato fields into sugarcane farm. While the income from cane helps cover school fees and household expenses, he worries about having sufficient food throughout the year.
Kenya Revenue Authority impounds contraband cigarettes worth $2.2 million at Mombasa Port
Acting on the intelligence, KRA convened a multi-agency verification team to examine the cargo. Given the nature of the goods, officers conducted a 100 per cent physical examination to ensure compliance with tax, standards and enforcement regulations.
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)
President Trump threatens to use tariffs to push countries to back US controlling Greenland
US President Donald Trump suggested on Friday that he may punish countries with tariffs if they don’t back the US controlling Greenland, a message that came as a bipartisan Congressional delegation sought to lower tensions in the Danish capital. Trump for months has insisted that the US should control Greenland,...
Trade in Eastern Africa graduates from industrial goods to cross-border electricity integration
Established in 2005, the EAPP has made significant progress towards operationalising the power market, including developing cross-border transmission infrastructure. This has enabled countries to exchange electricity efficiently.
Turkana governor donates 120 motorbikes to bishops and pastors in border counties in north-western Kenya
Chairman of Elgeyo Marakwet County Pastors’ Association Haron Kwambai noted that the motorbikes will greatly facilitate their work by enabling them to travel to different areas to preach peace among communities.
Social media platforms promises of thundering creator economy initially feel like a big hit until careers begin tumbling overnight
For more than five years, I built a legitimate career as a digital creator and business owner on Meta’s platforms. This was not casual or accidental. It required consistency, long hours, intellectual labour, emotional energy and the slow accumulation of trust with a global audience. Like many creators, my work spanned content creation, community engagement, brand building and revenue generation.
When social media platforms promise creator economy, it arrives as a big and scalable hit until careers begin tumbling overnight
For more than five years, I built a legitimate career as a digital creator and business owner on Meta’s platforms. This was not casual or accidental. It required consistency, long hours, intellectual labour, emotional energy and the slow accumulation of trust with a global audience. Like many creators, my work spanned content creation, community engagement, brand building and revenue generation. My platforms were not hobbies; they were infrastructure.
