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Experts warn of rising hidden hunger in Nairobi households
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 06, 2025

A Nairobi mother’s story highlights hidden hunger, where families eat enough to feel full but lack vital nutrients, raising risks of anaemia, poor gro...

David Mutiso, visionary architect behind KICC, dies
Barack Oduor  |  Dec 02, 2025

Among his most notable achievements was contributing to the design and vision of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), a landmark that...

RwandAir resumes Mombasa flights, launches Kigali–Zanzibar route after six years
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 01, 2025

RwandAir has resumed Mombasa flights and launched a Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa route after six years, strengthening regional connectivity and supporting...

Petition filed to stop multi-billion Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit road project
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 28, 2025

The petitioners argue that the State's plan to revive tolling through Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) arrangements a...

SMEs sound alarm over rising failure rates amid investment gaps
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 28, 2025

Entrepreneurs lament that despite their critical role in job creation and local value chains, they still struggle to attract meaningful financing or f...

Women MPs call for abolition of death penalty for female offenders, citing gender inequities
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 25, 2025

KEWOPA said many women facing death sentences have histories of domestic abuse and social marginalisation that the legal system often fails to conside...

Amputee footballers reclaim hope amid Gaza’s ruins
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2025

The Hope Championship for Amputee Football in the Gaza Strip ran for four days last week.

Parliament probes illegal subdivision of Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Institute land
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 21, 2025

KEVEVAPI Managing Director Alex Sabuni and his senior officials were questioned over audit discrepancies and a prolonged land dispute that has seen th...

Private universities demand Sh58.8 billion in unpaid tuition fees from government
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 20, 2025

The institutions say the prolonged delays have strained their budgets, affecting their ability to run smoothly and maintain the standards expected in...

Relief for matatu operators after High Court halts eviction from CBD loading zones
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 19, 2025

Justice Chacha Mwita directed EPRA and the Nairobi City County Government to hold off on enforcing a recent ban that prohibits matatus from using fuel...

Nairobi County, Eastleigh Business Association agree on food safety and restaurant licensing
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Nov 19, 2025

County health officials announced that, as of November 19, all restaurant workers will be required to have valid food-handling certificates.

Cab fares to rise as government revises digital taxi rates to cushion drivers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

Under the revised structure, vehicles with engines up to 1050cc will earn Sh33.1 per kilometre, up from Sh22, while cars with engines from 1051cc to 1...

Transporters issue 7-day ultimatum over empty container backlog
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 19, 2025

To alleviate the bottleneck, Kifwa has suggested establishing temporary storage yards in Miritini, Jomvu, and Mazeras, allowing empty containers to be...

Government owes private universities Sh48.8 billion in unpaid student funding, MPs told
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2025

The Kenya Association of Private Universities (KAPU) told the legislators that despite submitting detailed claims to the Treasury and Ministry of Educ...

Ruto calls for renewed global commitment to protecting refugees as Kenya hosts landmark judicial conference
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 17, 2025

For the first time since its establishment in 1995, the International Association of Refugee and Migration Judges World Conference is being held in Af...

10 runners race up Mt Kenya in 10 hours to honour women lost to cervical cancer
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 17, 2025

Globally, the disease causes more than 600,000 new cases and over 340,000 deaths annually. About 90 per cent of these deaths occur in low- and middle-...

Garissa leaders oppose wildlife relocation, demand revival of dormant game reserves
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 14, 2025

They strongly opposed proposals to translocate wildlife to private ranches, warning that such actions repeat historical injustices. They cited the rel...

Cars registered before 2019 must reach Kenyan ports by December 2025 - KEBS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

The restriction is part of the government’s ongoing plan to raise road safety standards and reduce the number of older units that do not meet environm...

Grade 10 textbook supply at risk as Sh11 billion debt stalls printing
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 14, 2025

According to the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM), the sector is grappling with an unpaid Sh11 billion owed for printing and publishing Grade...

Motorists Association slams cabinet’s Kiambu Road dualling plans
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 12, 2025

The association warned that the project, touted as a solution to congestion, could threaten local businesses, compromise pedestrian safety, and serve...

Conservationists demand probe into relocation of orphaned giraffes from Wajir to Nanyuki
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 11, 2025

NECA is calling for an independent investigation into the circumstances of the relocation, with findings made public to ensure transparency and accoun...

Kenyan mothers turn to herbal remedies to boost breast milk
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Nov 08, 2025

Fenugreek, locally known as methi among Indian-Kenyan communities, has been used for generations as a spice and postpartum tonic. Fennel seeds have lo...

New study finds long-term use of sleep pill melatonin may raise risk of heart failure and death
Charity Kilei  |  Nov 06, 2025

Researchers say adults using melatonin for years faced nearly double the risk of heart failure and death compared to non-users.

Harambee Starlets tactician Odemba scoops SJAK Coach of the Month after WAFCON qualification
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 06, 2025

Odemba guided the Harambee Starlets to a historic second qualification for the 2026 Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON) in Morocco.

KAM CEO Tobias Alando warns instability in Tanzania threatens regional trade
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Nov 04, 2025

Tobias Alando noted that businesses across the region operate in environments shaped by different political regimes and changing government policies.

Geoffrey Mosiria faces sentencing over Parklands contempt case
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 04, 2025

The contempt proceedings stem from a petition filed by the Parklands Residents Association, accusing the county of ignoring court directives to stop i...

African Bar Association honours Supreme Court of Kenya for judicial excellence
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Nov 03, 2025

The African Bar Association honoured Kenya’s Supreme Court for its groundbreaking rulings, constitutional integrity, and leadership in advancing democ...

Kenya edges closer to hosting World Geothermal Congress 2029 after global shortlist
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 30, 2025

As part of the evaluation process, Kenya is currently hosting an IGA delegation assessing the country’s readiness and capacity to hold the event.

Somali Airlines set to resume flights before year-end, minister confirms
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 27, 2025

Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Mohamed Farah Nuuh said the aircraft and all related equipment for the national carrier are ready and that t...

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