food industry regulation Stories
A Lancet series and WHO warn that rising ultra-processed food consumption is fuelling non-communicable diseases worldwide, with growing impacts in Ken...
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe detailed 30-year leases for four state sugar mills and wide-ranging tea reforms targeting Sh100 per kilo by 2027, aiming t...
Kenyan travel is shifting from budget trips to curated luxury, with travelers planning and saving for premium stays, fine dining and short high-end ge...
Global arms sales by the top 100 producers rose 5.9% to a record Sh87.8 trillion in 2024, driven by wars in Ukraine and Gaza, higher defence budgets a...
A parliamentary inquiry reveals significant divisions among Rift Valley tea producers regarding pricing and bonuses, highlighting demands for fair rep...
He said the existing model has contributed to delays and inefficiencies that have left many news organisations struggling to stay afloat.
The entry of Jeep and Citroën into Urysia Limited’s lineup underscores this transformation. It also reflects the confidence global brands now have in...
At the heart of the summit’s outcomes was the continent’s persistent infrastructure and industrialisation gap, with delegates stressing that Africa st...
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...
In the East Africa region, Kenya now leads the continent in digital finance, innovation, and connectivity.
They have asked the court to dismiss the case with costs, saying it lacks merit and is based on speculation rather than evidence.
The proposed regulations aim to introduce strict rotation rules, capping the tenure of audit partners, managers and staff at four consecutive years, w...
The report, which covered 36 banks and microfinance institutions, showed that for every Sh100 profit, the exchequer collected Sh38.50 in taxes.
The rebound follows a period of slow sales in 2024, when reduced government spending and tighter financial conditions dampened demand.
Under the new Finance Act 2025, any money taken out of a betting account is taxed, regardless of whether it is winnings or the original deposit.
The operators noted that zoning will promote discipline and order among riders, as each stage will have its own distinct reflector design and registra...
The committee preserved the ban on advertising, online sales, and promotion of tobacco products, restrictions opposed by major companies, including Br...
In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, MWARP noted that while betting platforms publicise jackpot winners, they conceal the millions of...
Some Saccos are notorious for reckless driving and poor service, while others are praised for discipline, reliability, and professionalism. The Sacco...
In a letter dated October 3, 2025, addressed to Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua, Cotu Secretary-General Francis Atwoli said the union would not...
The launch involved a 12-hour operation in which 92 million gallons of water, equivalent to more than 140 Olympic-sized pools, were pumped into the dr...
Weak internal checks have allowed a few officials to handle entire processes, from receiving applications to reviewing and registering them creating...
For Somalia, the recognition is not merely symbolic—it signals that the country can deliver competitive services despite a challenging environment, gi...
CS Ogamba said the Employment and Labour Relations Court had issued an order earlier on Thursday stopping the industrial action, pending a legally san...
The Wednesday session focused on the unexplained use of Sh355 million, equivalent to 21 percent of NITA’s 2016/2017 budget, which remained unspent.
The 2,000-acre Vipingo Special Economic Zone (SEZ), is expected to generate 50,000 direct jobs and at least 250,000 indirect opportunities once fully...
According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), total flower exports fell by 12 per cent from 116,273 tonnes in 2024, translating to a Sh72.1 b...
The documentary, produced by British-Kenyan sociologist Patricia King'ori, follows young Kenyans—commonly referred to as "shadow scholars"—who make a...
Riders will also be required to join Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOs) and stage chamas.
Through this alliance, Africa’s renewable energy will be channelled into creating modern industrial hubs, diversifying value chains, and generating em...
