Kenya eyes higher exports to Germany

Kenya aims to increase the value of its exports to Germany by encouraging local businesses to move beyond raw produce and invest in processing, branding and market-specific packaging.

By Juliet Omelo 1 day ago

Civil society group warns of rising tension ahead of 2027 elections

Kenya must act early to prevent tension from escalating into conflict ahead of the 2027 General Election, peace stakeholders have warned and called for grassroots peacebuilding.

By Juliet Omelo 1 day ago

People with hearing disability demand sign language services in public institutions

People with hearing disability have called on the government to ensure public institutions provide adequate Kenyan Sign Language services

By Juliet Omelo 3 days ago

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Red cards that could throw 2027 polls into uncertainty

A High Court petition over IEBC’s delayed boundary review has raised questions about the 2027 electoral timetable.

By Juliet Omelo 4 days ago

Residents of Lang'ata's Highrise Estate petition IEBC to join Nairobi West Ward

The residents argue that the current ward boundaries no longer reflect the estate’s geographical, social and economic realities.

By Juliet Omelo 5 days ago

Lamu takes peacebuilding model to UNGA

Lamu Governor Issa Timamy has showcased the county’s community-led peacebuilding model at the UN General Assembly, calling for stronger partnerships between local governments and international actors.

By Juliet Omelo 5 days ago

Unions demand reforms at Busia border as traders bear cost of AfCFTA

Trade unions are calling for reforms at the Busia border to curb unofficial charges, harassment and delays affecting informal traders under AfCFTA.

By Juliet Omelo 5 days ago

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The darker and unanswered question of Uhuru Kenyatta's declaration

Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened debate over a presidential contest whose official result was upheld unanimously by the Supreme Court.

By Juliet Omelo 6 days ago

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I will speak up: Uhuru reopens ghosts of contested 2022 presidential election

Uhuru Kenyatta’s claim that Raila Odinga won the 2022 election has reopened political debate over the contest, while Ruto and his allies reject the claim.

By Juliet Omelo 6 days ago

SGR safety campaign targets school children living along railway corridor

Children living along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) corridor in Voi are being sensitised on railway safety as operators seek to reduce accidents and protect railway infrastructure.

By Juliet Omelo 6 days ago

As treatment cost bites, sickle cell survivors demand better care, jobs

Sickle cell warriors are calling for better access to affordable treatment, flexible healthcare services and employment opportunities.

By Juliet Omelo 6 days ago

Students stranded as Elimu Bora demands clarity on Ruto funding promise

The group wants the Government to immediately clarify how President William Ruto’s July 21 commitment on full government funding will be implemented.

By Juliet Omelo 7 days ago

Farmers urged to seize El Nino rains as new planting season offers chance to recover

The expected El Niño rains offer a chance to revive farms, with agricultural leaders urging households to prepare early for the planting season.

By Juliet Omelo 7 days ago

Tech-driven emergency response gains ground as platform targets gaps in public system

AURA is expanding its technology-driven emergency response services in Kenya through private-sector partnerships, seeking to improve access to medical and security assistance.

By Juliet Omelo 10 days ago

Kenya School of Law unveils ultra-modern library, moot courts to strengthen legal training

The library is designed to provide students with modern spaces for independent study, legal research, digital learning and collaborative discussions.

By Juliet Omelo 11 days ago

Lobby distributes Sh43.6 million in royalties to creatives

The collective management organisation distributed Sh24 million to creatives in the previous financial year, representing an increase of about 82 per cent in the latest period.

By Juliet Omelo 11 days ago

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How government-backed bloggers are creating tension in Linda Mwananchi

Sources within the movement argue that an online campaign portraying its leaders as divided is undermining its growing momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

Trans Nzoia crafts policy to tackle maternal deaths

Trans Nzoia County is developing a five-year sexual and reproductive health policy aimed at reducing maternal and newborn deaths, teenage pregnancies and gaps in family planning and antenatal care.

By Juliet Omelo 13 days ago

Broadbased elected leaders ditch Tim Wanyonyi, shift support to Barasa

Ford Kenya leaders shift their support to Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa ditching Tim Wanyonyi ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Juliet Omelo 16 days ago

Gaps in waste separation and infrastructure slow recycling efforts

Efforts to improve waste management in Kenya continue to face challenges, including poor waste separation and inadequate recycling infrastructure.

By Juliet Omelo 17 days ago

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Linda Mwananchi faces disruption threat ahead of Nairobi rally

The Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi political outfit has again received threats of violence being visited on them at their rallies scheduled for Nairobi this weekend.

By Juliet Omelo 19 days ago

Wanjigi demands Sh9 billion Air Force payout

Safina leader Jimmy Wanjigi has pledged to pay Sh9 billion owed to former Kenya Air Force officers detained after the 1982 coup attempt if elected president in 2027.

By Juliet Omelo 19 days ago

Pepela ditches Tim Wanyonyi camp amid political alliances shift in Bungoma

Pepela has withdrawn his support from Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi and endorsed Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa  for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat ahead of the 2027 General Election.

By Juliet Omelo 20 days ago

Ruto allies defend IEBC as Western Kenya mobilisation intensifies

Ruto allies in Western Kenya have defended the IEBC against opposition claims of possible election rigging while intensifying mobilisation for the President’s re-election in 2027.

By Juliet Omelo 22 days ago

Digital inclusion opens new frontiers for microfinance banks

Digital technology is transforming Kenya’s microfinance sector by helping institutions reach more customers while promoting financial education, responsible lending and wider financial inclusion.

By Juliet Omelo 22 days ago

Bungoma governor race takes shape as aspirants widen political reach

The Bungoma governor race is gaining momentum as Didmus Barasa, Wycliffe Wangamati and Tim Wanyonyi expand their countywide networks ahead of the 2027 election.

By Juliet Omelo 22 days ago

Woodley residents challenge Sakaja over evictions, court orders

Woodley residents have challenged Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja’s controversial evictions in the estate, accusing the county government of failing to address court orders on the matter.

By Juliet Omelo 23 days ago

Lack of finance threatens Africa's youth agroecology ambitions

Africa’s large youth population could drive the growth of sustainable agriculture businesses, but limited access to finance is emerging as a major obstacle to their participation in the sector.

By Juliet Omelo 28 days ago

Kenyan coffee farm earns regenerative agriculture certification

A new certification for a Kenyan coffee farm could open a higher-value market for producers as global buyers seek coffee grown using environmentally and socially responsible practices.

By Juliet Omelo 28 days ago

How Bangbet's biashara boost initiative is uplifting livelihoods in Nairobi

The main purpose of the Biashara Boost CSR initiative is to give back to the community by supporting struggling small business owners through stock boosts and business support.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

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Despite billions in funding, Kenya's watchdogs still struggle to bite

Sixteen years after the 2010 Constitution created a new architecture of independent commissions and offices, Kenya’s accountability institutions face a difficult verdict

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Two arrested as NACADA seizes 868 counterfeit alcoholic drinks in Eastleigh

The crackdown led by a multi-agency team on Wednesday dealt a heavy blow to counterfeit alcohol distributors operating at Section 3 of 18th Street.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

KECOBO dissolves KAMP board, orders CEO suspension

The woes facing the Kenya Association of Music Producers (KAMP)  have deepened after the Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) dissolved its Board of Directors

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Nairobi women traders urged to embrace digital platforms

Women traders in Nairobi’s informal sector are being encouraged to move beyond physical markets and use digital platforms to find customers, market their products and manage their finances.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Church split over calls for IG Kanja's resignation

Church leaders have taken divergent positions on calls for the resignation of Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Kikuyu Jitume Centre to equip youth with skills for digital economy

Young people in Kikuyu are set to benefit from digital skills training, workspaces and entrepreneurship opportunities following the groundbreaking of a Jitume Centre of Excellence.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Family planning: Why women need support, not men's permission

For many women, deciding to prevent or delay pregnancy can mean visiting a clinic alone, choosing a contraceptive, dealing with side effects and, sometimes, defending that decision at home.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Digital skills programme targets 15,000 women traders in three counties

Women running small businesses could reach more customers, manage their finances better and increase their income through digital tools under a new programme.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Church calls for Kanja's resignation, rejects state regulation of Bible schools

The Church and Clergy Association of Kenya has called for the IG of Police Douglas Kanja to resign, accused police of partisan conduct and opposed proposed state regulation of Bible schools.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago

Kenya moves to modernise power grid as renewable energy expands

Kenya is stepping up efforts to modernise its electricity system and increase the integration of renewable energy into the national grid.

By Juliet Omelo 1 month ago