Why Africa loses out on MICE business to rest of the world
Poor infrastructure development, fragmented marketing strategies, and discordant visa regimes continue to hamper the full development of the MICE market in Africa.
By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago
Why Africa loses out on MICE business to rest of the world
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Zanzibar tourism success offers blueprint for regional growth
A visitor to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport would mistake it for a global aviation hub. Apart from the visual appeal, the airport aprons are full of aviation giants.
By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago
Zanzibar tourism success offers blueprint for regional growth
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Kenya's most extreme holiday destinations
Few Kenyans pay more than the usual attention to Kenya's mini version of the Sahara. The Chalbi Desert is perfect for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.
By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago
Kenya's most extreme holiday destinations
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Mohan Panesar's 50-year love affair with wood
Whenever he enters his workshop along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, each morning, as he has done for the last 50 years, his hands twitch with the urge to create bespoke pieces.
By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago
Mohan Panesar's 50-year love affair with wood
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his father's funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam.
By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute
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Why new-look State House has sparked outrage instead of praise
Questions have been raised regarding the legality and the wisdom of altering the exterior of a historic site that has been at the heart of Kenya's history and governance.
By Peter Muiruri and Irene Githinji 3 months ago
Why new-look State House has sparked outrage instead of praise
The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi
In a world where true self-sacrifice is rare, Aga Khan stood out as a beacon of hope, kindness and boundless generosity.
By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago
The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi
'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations
The facelift at State House has ignited a storm, sparking outrage over what critics term misplaced priorities and extravagance.
By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago
'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations
Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom
The upward growth in the number of tourists to Kenya is expected to drive the construction of more hospitality outlets in the country.
By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago
Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom
Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM
The board of the Nairobi Hospital has denied knowledge of a strike notice.
By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago
Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM
How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth
The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.
By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago
How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth
Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?
A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.
By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago
Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?
Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global
The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food
By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago
Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global
Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years
Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.
By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago
Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years
Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya
AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.
By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago
Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya
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Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector
Kapona Lapale Nanyuki spent 15 years in Laikipia between 1985 to 2000, poaching elephants for a living in the expansive conservancy and other wildlife sanctuaries.
By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago
Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector
Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties
Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, touched down at the JKIA at the beginning of June with 288 passengers onboard.
By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago
Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties
A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism
Alfred Mutua took over from Penina Malonza, once described as "colourless" and who had difficulties articulating her agenda to key stakeholders in the industry.
By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago
A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism
Belgian airline resumes flights to Nairobi in boost to tourism
Brussels Airlines back in Kenya after nine-year absence as global travel increases.
By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago
Belgian airline resumes flights to Nairobi in boost to tourism
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Why youth aren't cashing in on farming
World Bank statistics say youth in Kenya account for 35.4 per cent of the population. Of these, a million enter the labour market every year.
By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago
Why youth aren't cashing in on farming
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Why African cities will linger in the crosshairs of floods
As the soils become saturated with water, several buildings have shown signs of instability, with one flat in Uthiru collapsing on Tuesday.
By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago
Why African cities will linger in the crosshairs of floods
Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya
The three-year project will help Savannah Informatics Global Health Institute develop programmes.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya
Study: Roads, farms and fences are causing genetic decline in wildebeest populations
Roads, fences, farms and urban sprawl threaten to fracture the historic migratory routes of the wildebeest herds.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Study: Roads, farms and fences are causing genetic decline in wildebeest populations
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Nostalgia as Safari Rally returns
Over the years, the Safari Rally has become synonymous with the Easter weekend, a time when Kenyans traditionally take a break from their daily routines to savour the thrill of motorsport.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Nostalgia as Safari Rally returns
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Building to the skies, but at what cost?
Governor Sakaja has told off the Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington residents who are alarmed by the mushrooming of high-rise buildings to stop complaining.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Building to the skies, but at what cost?
Lucy Muchemi: What plumbing has taught me about resilience
Lucy Muchemi is an accomplished plumber who literally gets into the trenches with pipes, wrenches and glue.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Lucy Muchemi: What plumbing has taught me about resilience
Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria
In 2022, out of 3.4 million people who got malaria, 11,788 people died, a high number considering the disease is preventable, treatable and curable.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria
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Why size of urban residential units has been shrinking
The report cites the absence of essential planning and legal frameworks such as local physical development plans, zoning regulations, development control regulations, and building regulations.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Why size of urban residential units has been shrinking
Local airline's ambitious plan to electrify its fleet by 2027
Safarilink Aviation has partnered with an American company to have a fully electric fleet by 2027.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Local airline's ambitious plan to electrify its fleet by 2027
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Time bomb: Why many city residents may be living in a condemned house
Many tenants in and around the city find themselves in a predicament where they are forced to live in improper housing units that might even compromise their safety due to poor workmanship.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Time bomb: Why many city residents may be living in a condemned house
Boost as Kenya to receive Sh11b for transition to clean energy
The Climate Investment Funds will help country's ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Boost as Kenya to receive Sh11b for transition to clean energy
Why artificial intelligence is the next frontier for startups
75 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labour between humans and machines, while 133 million new roles may emerge.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Why artificial intelligence is the next frontier for startups
Kenyan woman climbing Everest to save the planet
Between April and May this year, Mwende became the first Kenyan woman to attempt a climb on the 8,848-metre-high Everest, an endeavour normally wrought with unexpected dangers
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Kenyan woman climbing Everest to save the planet
Report: Kenya anticipates rising corporate security threats in 2024
The threats, including supply chain attacks, malicious damage to company property and violence against employees, could have a serious impact on business continuity.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Report: Kenya anticipates rising corporate security threats in 2024
Rules of etiquette around the royals
Whatever you do, please do not attempt to 'high-five' King Charles or the Queen.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Rules of etiquette around the royals
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Why the cloud is the new frontier for small local enterprises
Creating highly skilled jobs in software development, cloud support, and software engineering will be key in the envisioned drive into the cloud space.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Why the cloud is the new frontier for small local enterprises
Perfect pitch: Inside the mind of a venture capitalist
The South Africa-based Kenyan and chief investment officer at Catalyst Fund, has a 13-year stint running venture capital funds and accelerators within the climate tech space.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Perfect pitch: Inside the mind of a venture capitalist
Whittaker: Kenya icon and global sensation
Star singer Roger Whittaker, who died on Wednesday, was born in 1936 in Thika. His song My land is Kenya is popular even to those born years after its release in 1982.
By Peter Muiruri and Kirsten Kanja 1 year ago
Whittaker: Kenya icon and global sensation
Tough job market push graduates to other fields
A greater proportion of fresh graduates are unprepared to take entry level jobs with 64 per cent not having the right technical skills while 44 per cent lacked right life skills.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
Tough job market push graduates to other fields
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What the climate summit means for marginalised communities
Marginalised communities make up only six per cent of the world population but account for 19 per cent of the extreme poor. Their life expectancy is 20 years lower than non-indigenous people.
By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago
What the climate summit means for marginalised communities
Government bans over 50 harmful pesticide brands
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AFC Secretary General Andugu passes away
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