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Africa’s climate financing must quadruple by 2030 to bridge investment gap
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 18, 2025

The global economic think tank, Wef, therefore reckons that the continent faces a significant climate financing gap, causing the region to miss out on...

Remittances by Kenyans in diaspora reduce by Sh2.3 billion in January as US remains largest source
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 15, 2025

With the shilling constantly trading at an average of 129, it arguably means diaspora Kenyans are left in a tight spot while deciding whether to send...

New report shows Kenya losing Sh534 billion annually to deforestation, forest degradation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The report warns that the ongoing destruction of forests costs the economy at least three per cent of its gross domestic product annually.

Kenyans planted 750 million trees in 2024 - Ruto
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 11, 2025

Although the president did not provide a breakdown of the locations and timelines for the tree planting, the figures suggest that Kenyans planted an a...

Kenyan shilling unchanged against dollar, LSEG data shows
Reuters  |  Feb 10, 2025

At 0831 GMT, the shilling was quoted at 129.00/129.20 per dollar, the same level it closed on Friday.

Ruto urges international partners to honour climate financing pledges ahead of COP30
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

He highlighted Kenya’s progress in reforestation and climate action while urging global leaders to prioritise environmental conservation.

Tanzania surpasses tourism target, attracts record 5.36 million tourists in 2024
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 05, 2025

Chana attributed the impressive growth in tourist numbers to the government's strategic initiatives aimed at rejuvenating the sector after the setback...

Moi University Vice Chancellor sent on 8-month leave as part of sweeping leadership changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The council has also sent two Deputy Vice Chancellors, Isaac Migeni and Henry Kiriamiti, on one-year leave as part of the sweeping leadership changes.

Ex-Capital Markets Authority chairman charged with Sh102 million fraud
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jan 31, 2025

Nesbit, a former Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) chairman is accused of colluding with Boytorun Mehment Bulent and a company they co-own to defr...

Met department adopts early warning system to boost disaster preparedness
Issa Hussein  |  Jan 27, 2025

Dr David Gikungu, stated that the new approach would enable the department and its stakeholders to take proactive steps to prevent and mitigate potent...

Climate crises force millions out of school; Kenya among hardest-hit nations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 27, 2025

Globally, around 242 million students in 85 countries faced interruptions in their schooling due to extreme weather events such as heatwaves, cyclones...

Why Trump withdrawal from Paris Agreement is not such a bad thing
The Conversation  |  Jan 26, 2025

If the US stayed in the tent under Trump, its negotiators could, for example, agitate to weaken any deals struck at future COP meetings. We saw such t...

Covid-19 fraud mastermind Mukhtar Shariff sentenced to 17 years in prison
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jan 25, 2025

The sentencing marks one of the harshest penalties handed down in connection with the $250 million "Feeding Our Future" fraud case.

Former KWTA staff to be redeployed following agency's dissolution—Duale
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

KWTA disbanded its board and reassigned its chairperson and directors to other government positions as part of the dissolution process.

Isiolo wildfire continues to rage with about 190,000 acres of grazing land destroyed - Red Cross
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 22, 2025

Attempts by a multi-agency response team and the community to establish firebreaks and contain the fire have been unsuccessful

African Climate Group slams US withdrawal from Paris Agreement, calls for continued multilateral efforts
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

In his first 24 hours in office, Trump repealed the United States' participation in the Paris Agreement for the second time.

Kenya among African countries to experience below-average rainfall in March-May season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

An early to normal onset of rains is expected in most areas, though ICPAC said delays are likely in central Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and central Soma...

Equatorial Guinea replaces disqualified Congo for CHAN 2024
Erick Kariuki  |  Jan 21, 2025

Equatorial Guinea has been confirmed as Congo's replacement for CHAN 2025 following a CAF ruling that disqualified the "African Red Devils" due to eli...

Revisiting CHAN 2025 draw and Harambee Stars’ history with groups of death
Michael Kirwa  |  Jan 20, 2025

Harambee Stars will need to rise to the occasion after landing in the tournament’s most competitive group, as revealed during the official draw in Nai...

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