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Nairobi entrepreneurship forum links african mentors with business owners
The commitment to nurture African entrepreneurship and drive economic transformation across the continent has gained impetus after a key forum in Nairobi
By 7 days ago
Nairobi entrepreneurship forum links african mentors with business owners
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Sick traditions: The cost of culture and poverty in Kakamega's anthrax crisis
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that anthrax can cause severe illness in both people and animals.
By 9 days ago
Sick traditions: The cost of culture and poverty in Kakamega's anthrax crisis
Why restoration of Kenya's arid regions is gaining new impetus
Nairobi forum cites benefits of exploiting the potential of areas that have been marginalised for long as various organisations join the greening initiative.
By 10 days ago
Why restoration of Kenya's arid regions is gaining new impetus
Report: How demand for donkey skin hurts livelihoods of women, children
The report, backed by peer-reviewed research published in Human Animal Interaction, paints a grim picture.
By 12 days ago
Report: How demand for donkey skin hurts livelihoods of women, children
Budding techpreneur with an eye on drone soccer World Cup
After experiencing drone soccer in the United Kingdom (UK), America (US) and South Korea, David Kanyanjua was determined to introduce the exciting sport in Kenya.
By 14 days ago
Budding techpreneur with an eye on drone soccer World Cup
Brookside farmers rewards surge 32 to Sh303m
Dairy farmers contracted by market leader Brookside have a reason to smile after the processor announced a cash reward payout of over Sh303 million.
By 14 days ago
Brookside farmers rewards surge 32 to Sh303m
Snakebites still a major public health concern in Kenya
Hesborn Nyambati, a snake expert at National Museum of Kenya, says snakebites in Kenya are estimated to exceed 25,000 annually, although most cases go unreported.
By 14 days ago
Snakebites still a major public health concern in Kenya
Regenerative agriculture helps Kenyan farmers thrive after floods devastation
Farmers are using regenerative methods to survive climate shocks, reduce input costs and restore the productivity of long-degraded soils.
By 15 days ago
Regenerative agriculture helps Kenyan farmers thrive after floods devastation
KCB's Russo elected head of bankers' lobby
Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who has served as chairperson since June 2021.
By 16 days ago
KCB's Russo elected head of bankers' lobby
Energy and innovation take centre stage at Vivo agriculture conference
Over 100 stakeholders from Kenya’s agricultural sector gathered in Nakuru on Wednesday for a one-day conference organised by Vivo Energy Kenya.
By 19 days ago
Energy and innovation take centre stage at Vivo agriculture conference
Funding cut in agriculture to hurt prospects
Mbadi added that this would move the country from a food deficit to a food surplus, reduce reliance on food imports, and enhance export crops.
By 26 days ago
Funding cut in agriculture to hurt prospects
New digital public database to track stolen vehicles, motorbikes
Mogo, East Africa’s leading asset financier, has launched SAKA, Kenya’s first digital public database for stolen vehicles and motorbikes.
By 29 days ago
New digital public database to track stolen vehicles, motorbikes
Creative floral displays wow visitors at annual flower trade expo
The air at the International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX 2025) in Nairobi is heavy with the scent of roses, jasmine and orchids.
By 1 month ago
Creative floral displays wow visitors at annual flower trade expo
Gen Z consumer boom fuels investors appetite
Investors are now betting on the bulging Generation Z, with indications showing they are contributing trillions of shillings in consumer spending.
By 1 month ago
Gen Z consumer boom fuels investors appetite
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Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Flowers continue to lead Kenya’s horticultural exports as the country gears up to host the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Exhibition (IFTEX).
By 1 month ago
Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo
Data-driven farming in Kenya boosts climate resilience, nutrition, equity
A new data-driven initiative in Ahero, Kisumu County of Kenya, has revealed crucial insights into how smallholder farmers can adapt to climate change while improving nutrition.
By 1 month ago
Data-driven farming in Kenya boosts climate resilience, nutrition, equity
Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
Four students have been recognised for their exceptional academic performance in biotechnology by the Kenya University Biotech Consortium (KUBICO).
By 1 month ago
Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
Global tech firm Oracle and messaging platform ink new pact
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally.
By 1 month ago
Global tech firm Oracle and messaging platform ink new pact
Oracle, messaging firm pact to ease global conversational experiences
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has enhanced its partnership with Oracle to bring conversational experiences to businesses and brands globally.
By 1 month ago
Oracle, messaging firm pact to ease global conversational experiences
Shelter Afrique Development Bank AGM to focus on capital mobilisation
Algeria is set to host Shelter Afrique Development Bank’s (ShafDB) 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and a housing symposium in July 2025.
By 1 month ago
Shelter Afrique Development Bank AGM to focus on capital mobilisation
Students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
Four students have been recognised for exceptional academic performance in biotechnology by the Kenya University Biotech Consortium.
By 1 month ago
Students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology
24 million Kenyans wear mitumba: Report
In 2023, Kenya imported 177,664 tonnes of second-hand clothes, according to the report.
By 1 month ago
24 million Kenyans wear mitumba: Report
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Young Kenyan innovator cashes in on trap powered by solar
In an environment where chemical residues threaten export markets, farmers and producers must think creatively and seek innovative ways to manage pests and diseases.
By 1 month ago
Young Kenyan innovator cashes in on trap powered by solar
College's link with Swiss firm boosts the training of Kenyan students
Scholarship programmes and flexible payment options have made quality hospitality education accessible to students from all backgrounds.
By 1 month ago
College's link with Swiss firm boosts the training of Kenyan students
Mobile solar irrigation service puts Embu village on the map
At exactly 9am, two farmhands lift and carefully load gleaming solar panels into a green four-wheeled electric cart marked Mkokoteni wa Umeme.
By 1 month ago
Mobile solar irrigation service puts Embu village on the map
Poultry waste now provides the gas that cooks meals
Poultry waste turns into an energy source for cooking meals.
By 2 months ago
Poultry waste now provides the gas that cooks meals
Asset-Financed Boda Boda riders earning more than those with rented bikes
BodaBoda riders who operate motorcycles acquired through asset financing earn significantly more than their counterparts using rented bikes.
By 2 months ago
Asset-Financed Boda Boda riders earning more than those with rented bikes
New tech to cut post-harvest losses for fruit farmers
New tech to cut post-harvest losses for fruit farmers.
By 2 months ago
New tech to cut post-harvest losses for fruit farmers
Sh93m water and solar boost for 285,000 Kenyans
More than 285,000 Kenyans – including 83,000 school children have benefited from water and energy solutions provider Davis & Shirtliff under its ‘Improving Lives’ initiative.
By 2 months ago
Sh93m water and solar boost for 285,000 Kenyans
New dawn as Kenya shifts to organic coffee farming
Since its inception in 2016, African Coffee Roasters has built a lucrative business exporting high volumes of Kenyan coffee, renowned as the world’s finest for its unique flavour profile.
By 2 months ago
New dawn as Kenya shifts to organic coffee farming
Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness
Tech champions have rooted for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease operations and cut costs across the continent.
By 2 months ago
Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness
Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost
Kenya stands as Africa’s third-largest e-commerce market, driven by rising internet penetration, a tech-savvy youth population, and mobile adoption rates exceeding 40 per cent.
By 3 months ago
Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost
Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns
Daniel Saoke has turned livestock bones and horns into beautiful handcrafts. He recently showcased his unique products at an exhibition held at the Kenyatta KICC Nairobi.
By 3 months ago
Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns
Kenya hosts Science week to address effects of climate change on agriculture
Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi officially launched the CGIAR Science Week, co-hosted by KALRO.
By 3 months ago
Kenya hosts Science week to address effects of climate change on agriculture
Forum seeks to address effects of climate change on agriculture
The effects of climate change and extreme weather conditions are increasingly threatening agriculture, the backbone of Kenya’s economy.
By 2 months ago
Forum seeks to address effects of climate change on agriculture
AGRA partners with Green Climate Fund to launch post-harvest food losses programme
Christened RE-GAIN, the initiative is expected to support and drive adoption of food loss solutions across the continent.
By 3 months ago
AGRA partners with Green Climate Fund to launch post-harvest food losses programme
Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture
Across Africa, women are the backbone of agriculture, responsible for producing over 60 per cent of the continent’s food.
By 3 months ago
Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture
Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture
Across Africa, women are the backbone of agriculture, responsible for producing over 60 per cent of the continent’s food.
By 3 months ago
Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture
Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?
Similarly, when certain hormonal therapies were found to cause ovarian and breast cancer in women, gynaecologists didn’t wait for further research.
By 3 months ago
Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?
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Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently
It is perhaps the only place outside Francophone countries where it is spoken so widely. Last week, the village hosted a delegation from the French Embassy.
By 3 months ago
Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently