Kenya inches closer to nuclear power with Siaya plant plan

KENGEN will serve as the owner-operator of the country’s first nuclear power plant, which is expected to have a capacity of two gigawatts (GW).

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How storybook apps help grow a reading culture in Kenya

Digital storybook apps in Kenya are fostering a reading culture by engaging children with interactive stories that promote learning, creativity, and social responsibility.

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Fund to scale up climate and nature business in Africa

A new fund to support African enterprises in attracting private investment and scale climate-adaptation solutions that benefit people and nature has been launched.

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Grass saver: Farmers find hope in new hay technology

Jonathan Olelila used to graze his cattle, but after years of disappointment, he decided to take a different route — subdividing his land and planting grass specifically for hay production.

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Motorist demands signage on parking payment options within city centre

A motorist has issued a legal demand to the Nairobi County to install visible notices outlining available parking payment options, citing harassment by county parking officers whenever the app fails.

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How high-value bee products can unlock millions for Kenyans

High-value bee products beyond honey, long overlooked, have the potential to generate significant income for Kenyan beekeepers.

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Reforms unlock much-needed research cash for universities

Reforms in Kenyan universities, including Kabianga University, aim to bridge the gap between strong research capacity and commercialisation to boost market impact.

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A new books urges leaders to fulfill their promises

A new book, which challenges leaders to move beyond electoral victory towards the harder work of delivery, credibility, and sustained public trust, has been launched.

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Sipping success: Inside a student's banana empire

A student entrepreneur showcases a growing banana-based beverage venture to intrigued crowds at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre.

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How entrepreneurs can tap into Sh230b indigenous knowledge economy

Beatrice Kirundu is one of millions of Kenyans who have invested in indigenous knowledge–based intellectual assets, commonly referred to as the Natural Products Industry.

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Kenya, Brazil to address growing trade imbalance

The economic relationship between Kenya and Brazil has long been characterised by a significant trade imbalance, with Brazil exporting far more to Kenya than Kenya exports to Brazil.

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Traditional foods back in focus as experts push for healthier meal

The nutritional value of indigenous foods has prompted doctors  to recommend them for conditions such as diabetes and blood-related illnesses.

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New legislation in green financing a boost for Kenya's agricultural exports

New legislation provides for more tangible protections for public and private forests, and introduces new requirements for the sustainable management of dryland forests.

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Kenya faces rising paediatric cancer cases

Data from KUTRRH indicates that paediatric cancer is a growing health challenge in Kenya, with an estimated 3,200 new cases diagnosed among children and adolescents each year.

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Agronomists reel from double trouble of high taxes, multiple licences

A survey conducted by AFAP reveals that agro-dealers in Kenya face heavy regulatory exploitation.

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Kenya hosts meeting on elephants and climate

Actions of elephants support biodiversity, regulate ecosystems, and enhance resilience to climate stress.

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Thriving in desert farming: Key lessons from Israel

Roey Yosef’s farm uses high-pressure systems and drip irrigation, an efficient method that delivers water directly to plant roots in precisely measured amounts.

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Kenya, Thailand partner to advance open learning, grassroots skills development

Green Africa Foundation and Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University have signed an MoU to promote open learning, applied research and knowledge sharing between Kenya and Thailand.

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How conflict, degraded land became productive and income-generating farms

In 2022, a decision was made to aggregate the farms, marking the beginning of renewed hope for the farmers.

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Inside dance festival that became the worst massacre in Israel's history

Hamas militants stormed the festival grounds near the Gaza border, killing hundreds of revellers and abducting others

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How global certification boosts livelihoods for local farmers

Anyone who buys products bearing the Fairtrade mark stands with farmers and workers, ensuring they earn fairly, work safely and produce ethically.

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New bid to tackle food losses for supermarkets, restaurants

An innovative app designed to combat food waste and losses, connects stores with consumers, allowing them to sell surplus and near-expiry food items at significantly discounted prices.

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Seed-sharing ban ends, bringing new dawn for women's group

The High Court in Machakos declared unconstitutional sections of the seed law that barred farmers from saving, sharing and selling indigenous seeds.

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Financier ups competition with 100,000 handset financings in four months

While mobile money can be accessed through basic feature phones, its true potential lies in the advanced functionalities offered by smartphones.

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Flower growers halt expansion projects over tax refund delay

Regulatory bottlenecks have been cited as another major obstacle to the blooming of the sector.

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Ileret footprints cement Kenya's legacy as cradle of mankind

The recent discovery of Homo erectus footprints in Ileret, Marsabit County, adds new depth to this already fascinating narrative—one that is poised to become an even greater tourist attraction.

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Projects: Engineers Board goes digital

The Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) has embarked on digital registration of all engineering projects to strengthen professionalism in the sector.

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Agronomist's push to grow herb exports to the EU

In 2018, Bramwel Mulama left his position as an associate researcher at the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (Icipe) to focus fully on his own farming ventures.

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Global firm acquires local insurance platform mTek

Kenyan-based digital insurance platform mTek has been acquired by Bolttech. The move advances Bolttech’s strategic goals in East Africa and enhances the group’s global embedded insurance capabilities.

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Tea auction up as sector eyes new markets

Last year, government pricing policies caused a large build-up of stock at the Mombasa Tea Auction.

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HF doubles Q3 profit to Sh989m

HF Group has more than doubled its third-quarter net profit to Sh988.7 million.

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How women sang their way into financial freedom through beadwork

In the deep end of Marsabit County, a group of Daasanach women sing a chawa song as they work on their beadwork, creating items such as bangles, beaded belts.

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Over 12 counties get 50 new labs, five theatres and CT scans

Sunview Medipro International has expanded healthcare access with a nationwide rollout of advanced medical equipment under the NESP, delivering CT scan machines to 12 new counties.

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Online bullies: How digital spaces take toll on teens' mental health

The youth are increasingly moving from playgrounds to digital platforms, raising questions about what activities they engage in online.

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New fungicide for export roses unveiled

Kenya’s floriculture sector is striving to maintain its global competitiveness as growers contend with increasingly aggressive fungal diseases.

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Alarm over rise in counterfeit veterinary drugs

Acting CEO of Kenya's Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD), warned that Africa's porous borders make national regulations inadequate to address the issue.

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Alarm over banned pesticides still in use in Kenya

Banned pesticides are still being exported by European companies to countries outside the EU, where they endanger workers and ecosystems.

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Women, youth lead charge to revive coffee sector

Most Kenyan coffee growers have never even tasted coffee themselves, so they don’t fully understand what they’re selling.

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Lender deepens Kenya ties with Sh19b bet on infrastructure, energy

UBA Group Chairman and investor Tony Elumelu has pledged deeper collaboration in infrastructure, energy, and economic empowerment following talks with President William Ruto in Nairobi.

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Sh46b climate funding boost for EAC dairy sector

The dairy sector is central to food security and livelihoods in East Africa but faces mounting pressure from climate change, including heat stress and drought.

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