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Ethiopia bets on nuclear power to cement regional energy dominance
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 23, 2025

Gedion described the pact as central to Ethiopia's vision of combining hydropower from the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) with nuclear energy...

EALA inaugurates regional anti-corruption network to strengthen accountability
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 16, 2025

Rwandan MP Clement Musangabatware was elected as EAPNAC’s first-ever President, while Kenya’s Kurgat Zipporah Jesang Kering was chosen as his deputy.

Ethiopia establishes Nuclear Power Commission, PM Abiy appoints Sandokan Debbebe as Commissioner
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The regulation sets out a framework to manage and coordinate the peaceful use of nuclear technology in the country.

Somali army seizes armoured vehicle from ex-officer in crackdown on misused military assets
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 12, 2025

The seizure comes amid ongoing defence sector reforms aimed at regulating the use of state-issued weapons and vehicles.

UNEP urges countries to submit project proposals to tackle hazardous chemicals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 10, 2025

The initiative is designed to support nations in implementing practical solutions that protect health and the environment.

We tested if a specialised magnetic powder could remove microplastics from drinking water: The answer is yes
The Conversation  |  Oct 09, 2025

The key point is that the powders are engineered or specifically made to grab onto plastics so that microplastics naturally cling to them in water.

City Hall admits past planning mistakes behind Nairobi’s transport crisis
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Auma said transport plans from previous decades underestimated the role of non-motorised mobility and the shift to electric transport, leaving the cit...

Understanding cleft lip: The long road of multiple surgeries to a smile
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 05, 2025

For children with unilateral clefts (affecting one side of the face), treatment is generally less complex. However, bilateral clefts (involving both s...

Turkana validates new investment plan for sustainable water use
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 04, 2025

James Ikeny Loyelei (Kanamkemer MCA), the Water, Sanitation, Environment, and Climate Change Committee chair, emphasised the need to strengthen water...

Epra boosts Kenya’s EV revolution by removing charging cap
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 03, 2025

Under the current framework, EV operators enjoy special tariffs of Sh8 per kWh during off-peak hours and Sh16 per kWh during peak hours.

US boosts Kenya's fight against weapons of mass destruction with specialised four-month training
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 30, 2025

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) has called for transparency, human control, and agency in the application of emerging t...

Motor vehicle insurance tops fraud cases in Kenya - IRA report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 21, 2025

In the first half of 2025 alone, the Insurance Fraud Investigation Unit (IFIU) received 85 reports of fraudulent claims, 45 of which involved motor in...

UN Security Council rejects bid to continue Iran sanctions relief
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 19, 2025

The rejection means the snapback mechanism, included in the 2015 nuclear deal, remains in place, allowing UN sanctions to return if triggered.

Uber Safaris must comply with strict licensing rules, says tourism regulator
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 19, 2025

TRA said it remains committed to supporting innovation that strengthens Kenya's position as a leading and trusted global tourism destination while saf...

Kenyans can now get police clearance certificates at select Huduma Centres
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 18, 2025

Previously, applicants were required to visit the Directorate of Criminal Investigations headquarters in Nairobi or regional DCI offices to collect th...

Lack of streetlights on Eastleigh's Keroe Street raises security concerns
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 15, 2025

The absence of lighting has created insecurity, with many people avoiding the road at night and calling for urgent action from Nairobi City County to...

Climate action can feel slow – but the fastest energy leap in history has begun
The Conversation  |  Sep 12, 2025

In reality, we’re living through the fastest energy transformation in human history. Every previous large-scale shift in energy – from muscle power to...

Isiolo County Assembly kicks out four MCAs over absenteeism
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 09, 2025

The Committee noted that none of the members provided satisfactory explanations for their prolonged absence, nor did they appear before the Committee...

Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo dismisses DPP arrest order as politically motivated
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Governor Guyo reminded the public that the Kiambu Law Courts had already intervened with an anticipatory order on August 27, restraining the ODPP and...

Biogas and clean stoves transform cooking in Kilifi, reducing smoke-related illnesses
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2025

County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.

Mombasa electric bus firm suspends operations after staff threatened
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

The suspension has left the company counting heavy financial losses, with officials estimating millions of shillings lost since the shutdown.

Five must-have cleaning products for a spotless home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

Unlike liquid detergents, scouring creams or powders create a friction-based clean, perfect for surfaces that need a little muscle.

Kwale County brings clean water to villages with solar-powered desalination plants
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

Governor Fatuma Achani, who recently commissioned a new desalination project in Kilibasi village, Kinango sub-county, said the initiative represents m...

2.1 billion people still without safe drinking water - UN report
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

The report found that 3.4 billion people live without safe sanitation globally, including 1.9 billion with basic services, 560 million with limited se...

Only three African countries will attain universal clean cooking access by 2050 - IEA
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 23, 2025

Africa’s struggle to meet clean cooking targets stands in stark contrast to the broader global progress, with the continent notably falling behind.

IG Kanja quashes arrest speculation surrounding Gachagua’s arrival
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 21, 2025

IG Kanja stressed that “no one is above the law” and action would only be taken if Gachagua or his supporters violated the law.

NTSA to conduct free school bus inspections in new campaign to curb accidents
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 20, 2025

The initiative is aimed at ensuring the safety of learners by checking the roadworthiness of school transport vehicles before schools reopen for the n...

MPs probe KEBS's controversial vehicle inspection tender
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

The inquiry comes after traders raised alarm over a KEBS directive requiring importers of used vehicles to pay an additional Sh12,000 for validation d...

NTSA releases list of licensed vehicle body builders and assessors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 16, 2025

According to NTSA, vehicle body builders must fully adhere to Kenya Standard KS 372:2019, which stipulates that bus bodies should be safe, durable, an...

Bill seeks to erase minor criminal records from police clearance certificates
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 15, 2025

Owino explained that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations currently lacks clear legal authority to remove criminal records unless a conviction i...

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