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Youth hold prayer vigil in Nairobi, Mombasa to honour abductees

Youth under June 25th Movement will tomorrow Saturday hold a prayer vigil in remembrance of their colleagues who were killed during last year’s Gen Z protests.

Youth hold prayer vigil in Nairobi, Mombasa to honour abductees

Police block Gen Z's national prayer vigil in city

Police block Gen Z's national prayer vigil in city

Flats dominate property market as leasing now outpaces rentals

Flats dominate property market as leasing now outpaces rentals

Media Council announces AJEA with consolidated categories

Media Council announces AJEA with consolidated categories

New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office

Newly appointed Salaries and Remuneration Commission Chairperson Sammy Chepkwony and six commissioners, have assumed office.

New SRC chairperson, six commissioners take office

Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling

Elderly charcoal dealers in Mbotela Estate along Jogoo Road are counting their losses after their structures were demolished on Friday from land they have lived on since independence.

Mbotela traders fight eviction after court ruling

Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

The government has stepped up efforts to popularise the new building code aimed at ensuring safe, sustainable, and inclusive construction practices.

Awareness drive on new building code gathers pace

No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

In 2014, African countries committed to making agriculture a priority on the continent’s development agenda.

No country is on course to achieve the Malabo targets on agriculture

Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Nairobi County hawkers have protested a move by City Hall to ban hawking on main streets in the Central Business District and at regulated times.

Hawkers protest City Hall's move to ban selling on main streets

Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

There were celebrations at Light Academy Nairobi after the school posted good results in the 2024 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.

Jubilation as Light Academy Nairobi posts impressive KCSE results

Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Senegal’s capital Dakar has been named the winner of the 2025 Sustainable Transport Award (STA).

Dakar City wins 2025 sustainable transport award for its BRT system

Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

HIKMA Foundation has an initiative to help entrepreneurs along the Kenya-Somali border turn their vision into a minimum viable product (MVP) and validate their market potential.

Grants changing the lives of women traders in border town

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

The National Treasury midterm report has exposed the misuse of first phase of climate change funds dubbed Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA).

National Treasury report exposes misuse of climate funds by counties

Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river

The family has ruled out foul play in the death of 26-year-old Ian Kiprotich.Ian, who studied mechanical engineering, had been living alone in Kasarani.

Heartbreak for family as man who disappeared in Mwiki found dead in river

Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary

The body of missing activist Ibrahim Hilal Mwiti was found at Thika Level 5 mortuary on January 1, 2025

Friends suspect foul play as body of missing activist found in mortuary

Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has condemned the ongoing abductions and called for the immediate release of abductees.

Maraga condemns abductions, demands accountability

Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings

President William Ruto has been urged to end abductions of young Kenyans critical of his government and to seal corruption loopholes.

Anglican and Catholic clerics ask Ruto to listen to the people, end kidnappings

Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans

Opposition tells Ruto buck stops with him on abductions, demands release of those abducted.

Kalonzo demands release of 82 abducted Kenyans

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

Java House has contributed to a reduction of 148 tonnes of carbon emissions through its used cooking oil recycling project.

Java reduces 148 tonnes of carbon output

Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA

Newly appointed Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Chairman Ndiritu Muriithi has vowed to enhance the professionalism and service delivery at KRA.

Muriithi promises to enhance professionalism, service delivery at KRA

KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs

Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) will close the Southern Bypass for 10 days from December 24, 2024 for repairs.

KeNHA to close Southern Bypass for repairs

Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals

The construction sector recorded a slight growth this year, raking in Sh310 billion according to records from the National Construction Authority.

Value of construction projects hit Sh310b despite dip in approvals

EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM

The European Union (EU) and a United Nations agency have launched a partnership to accelerate efforts to end female genital mutilation.

EU, UN unveil Sh544m drive to end FGM

EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters

The East African Community Council of Ministers has approved additional $802,126 (Sh103.5 million) for the completion of the new Lake Victoria Basin Commission headquarters in Kisumu.

EAC ministers approve Sh103.5m for Lake Basin Commission headquarters

EACC engages youth in war against graft

EACC has established school outreach programmes targeting learning institutions, to help develop a culture of integrity.

EACC engages youth in war against graft

Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired

Canon, in partnership with Kenya Society for the Blind (KSB) and Kenya National Library Services (KNLS),launches a week-long photo exhibition and photography training project dubbed World Unseen.

Unique photo exhibition and training targets visually impaired

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

The latest boost on the project involves development of a fire detection, availing of surveillance and digital radio communication system, supplying of various preventive and firefighting equipment.

Boost to fighting forest fires as KFS receives equipment

Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report

The Uber app provides drivers and delivery partners with a critical opportunity to earn more money and improve their financial situation on flexible and independent terms.

Uber contributed estimated Sh14.1 billion to Kenya's economy in 2023, report

Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information

The move comes after the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in June this year launched the UN Global Principles on Information Integrity with five principles.

By 2 months ago

Editors, UN partner to counter spread of misleading information

Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

The bid to takeover Amboseli National Park by the County Government of Kajiado from the national government is inching closer after Advisory Committee, said the transfer from KWS is feasible

By 2 months ago

Committee approves transfer of Amboseli National Park to Kajiado County

Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs

Roam, a Kenyan technology-driven electric mobility company is set to establish 10 additional solar-powered charging hubs in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

Firm to establish 10 solar-powered electric motorcyle charging hubs

Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience

State utility firm Kenya Power will entrench sustainability in all its business operations going forward.

By 2 months ago

Kenya Power unveils sustainability strategy to tackle climate change, boost resilience

Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition

The eviction is intended to clear the way for the Nairobi County Government's urban renewal housing project in partnership with a private developer.

By 2 months ago

Tensions escalate in Woodley as houses are set for demolition

African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy

A summit attended by over 540 global education leaders and featuring 25 technical sessions culminated in a five-point declaration that will transform the landscape of African education.

By 2 months ago

African education leaders vow to eradicate illiteracy

Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit

The conference agreed to push for the engagement of indigenous communities in climate change decisions.

By 2 months ago

Big win for suffering indigenous people at biodiversity summit

Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

As world leaders gather for the COP29 summit, the irony of the event is evident in the nation’s role — or lack thereof — in the fight against climate change, due to its heavy reliance on fossil fuels.

By 2 months ago

Fossil fuels and 'emissions by billionaires' drive climate crisis

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Items made from plastic have now become a huge challenge not only to human beings but the entire biodiversity.

By 2 months ago

Plastics path: From innovation to crisis and need for solutions

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Many parents are concerned about risks posed to minors and teenagers, among them exposure to drugs and alcohol, negative social media influence and unplanned pregnancies.

By 2 months ago

Parents brace for long school holiday and the challenges ahead

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

A new pilot demonstration conducted by Roam shows relying on on-the-move solar charging can take you wherever you want, given that there is constant sunshine.

By 3 months ago

Electric motorcycle's epic journey pushes boundaries of battery life

All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January

The university’s chancellor, Prof Kihumbu Thairu, said the upcoming programmes are awaiting approval by the Commission for University Education.

By 3 months ago

All-women's varsity set to unveil new courses starting in January

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer affects more women in high-income countries like the US and the UK. But people in low- and middle-income countries, are most vulnerable.

By 3 months ago

Need for early detection and better care to beat breast cancer

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

Africa’s cities must think beyond the traditional competitiveness indicators and prioritise climate action, sustainable energy and the green economy for future success

By 3 months ago

Study: African cities must value climate action to get investments

Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement

Lobbyists push for Safe Systems Approach, which has been used elsewhere as studies show there is poor enforcement of traffic rules in the country.

By 3 months ago

Road safety advocates call for good roads, law enforcement

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

Climate Change Envoy for Kenya, Ali Mohamed, is calling on African nations to support the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF), following Denmark’s recent decision to join.

By 3 months ago

Africa urged to join solidarity levies task force for climate action

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