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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).

Flowers top horticultural exports as Kenya gears up for global expo

Data-driven farming in Kenya boosts climate resilience, nutrition, equity

Data-driven farming in Kenya boosts climate resilience, nutrition, equity

Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology

Four University students feted for outstanding performance in biotechnology

Global tech firm Oracle and messaging platform ink new pact

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.

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.

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.

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.

24 million Kenyans wear mitumba: Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?

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 2 months ago

Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently

EA to get Sh141m for water sector skills development

Global Water Center (GWC) has started the launch of a new project aimed at improving access to safely managed water across East Africa.

By 2 months ago

EA to get Sh141m for water sector skills development

Mentor girls to pursue stem courses, professionals told

Women professionals have been urged to mentor young girls in pursuing careers in traditionally male-dominated fields to help bridge the gender gap in these industries.

By 2 months ago

Mentor girls to pursue stem courses, professionals told

A new era for Kenya and Chile to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties

Kenya-Chile trade and investment relations look brighter after both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties.

By 2 months ago

A new era for Kenya and Chile to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties

Only 20 per cent of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

A new report has raised concerns over the state of agricultural soil in Kenya, revealing that only 20% of the country’s soil is suitable for food production.

By 2 months ago

Only 20 per cent of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

Lender, UN-backed agency team up to boost remittances to rural areas

Credit Bank has launched the sacco cash pickup portal remittance service solution to enhance the speed, affordability, and accessibility of overseas remittances for Kenyans in rural areas.

By 2 months ago

Lender, UN-backed agency team up to boost remittances to rural areas

County bets on value addition to drive up agribusiness

A sizeable crowd mills around a huge banana at one of the stalls at the recent 8th Africa Agric Expo 2025, held at the KICC in Nairobi.

By 2 months ago

County bets on value addition to drive up agribusiness

BAT to pay Sh50 dividend despite 19pc profit dip

BAT Kenya has reported a 19 per cent drop in pretax profit due to a rise in financing costs, but has maintained its strong dividend policy for the year ended December 31, 2024.

By 3 months ago

BAT to pay Sh50 dividend despite 19pc profit dip

Asset financier injects Sh25b into economy

Regional asset financier Mogo has issued its 150,000th loan to individuals and businesses with the firm having invested over Sh25 billion into the Kenyan economy in the past six years.

By 3 months ago

Asset financier injects Sh25b into economy

Teacher's initiative transforms local agriculture and nutrition

Dominic Orina’s vegetable farming project at Kugerwet Primary School is impacting local nutrition and attitudes towards agriculture.

By 3 months ago

Teacher's initiative transforms local agriculture and nutrition

Inaugural drive to combat climate change unveiled

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has announced the selection of 50 female professionals working on climate solutions to join its inaugural Climate Action Fellowship.

By 3 months ago

Inaugural drive to combat climate change unveiled

Fusion Estates taps ex-Mhasibu Housing CEO to drive its growth

Local real estate company Fusion Estates has announced the appointment of Morris Njagi as its new chief executive officer, effective February 4, 2025.

By 3 months ago

Fusion Estates taps ex-Mhasibu Housing CEO to drive its growth

Investors in poultry bet on animal welfare to access more markets

Poultry farmers and investors looking to access more markets and maximise their profits must prioritise animal welfare practices.

By 3 months ago

Investors in poultry bet on animal welfare to access more markets

How community health promoters are driving immunization success in Wajir

Some CHPs face challenges tracking nomadic communities as they move long distances. It’s costly to follow these households, especially when they travel far.

By 3 months ago

How community health promoters are driving immunization success in Wajir

State boosts CHPs work with stipends, gadgets and training

By bringing healthcare closer to homes, CHPs play a vital role in improving access to healthcare services for marginalized populations in rural areas.

By 3 months ago

State boosts CHPs work with stipends, gadgets and training

Regulator in new push to raise informal dairy sector standards

Kenya’s informal dairy sector accounts for nearly three-quarters of the country’s milk supply, playing a critical role in the economy and providing nutrition to millions of households affordably.

By 3 months ago

Regulator in new push to raise informal dairy sector standards

State to publish amended ICT Bill as cybercrime threats rise

The government is getting ready to publish the amended draft of the ICT Authority Bill, 2024 for another round of public hearings.

By 4 months ago

State to publish amended ICT Bill as cybercrime threats rise

Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told

Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city, Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich has said.

By 5 months ago

Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told

KDC strengthens livestock resilience through knowledge exchange programme

The Kenya Development Corporation hosted an exchange programme under the Drive (de-risking, inclusion, and value enhancement) project, designed to address challenges faced by pastoralists.

By 5 months ago

KDC strengthens livestock resilience through knowledge exchange programme

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