Biogas Stories

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.

Morocco lift their third CHAN trophy after beating Madagascar 3-2
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 30, 2025

The Atlas Lions, who previously lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2020, once again showed their pedigree, but only after surviving a stern examination fro...

Kenya ready to host CHAN 2024 final at Kasarani, CS Mvurya assures
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The CS revealed that top dignitaries, including the FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patrice Motsepe, are expected in Kenya.

Morocco coach Tarik Sektioui calls for focus and humility ahead of CHAN final
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 29, 2025

The Atlas Lions are chasing a record third CHAN crown, but Sektioui insists his team will not underestimate their opponents despite Morocco’s pedigree...

Planned gas price controls draw mixed reactions from dealers
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 28, 2025

The move, which aims to stabilise retail prices and curb exploitation, comes amid a rise in illegal gas dealers and growing concern over market price...

Kenya to require foreign oil firms to partner locally under new EPRA regulations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority has outlined several proposed rules aimed at boosting local participation, tightening cost oversight, an...

Victor Wanyama and Mrisho Ngasa share rivalry banter ahead of CHAN 2024 final in Nairobi
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

Both Morocco and Madagascar reached the knockout stages as group runners-up, each recording just one defeat, ironically to the host nations, with Moro...

France returns skulls of Malagasy King Toera and Sakalava ancestors after 128 years
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 27, 2025

The restitution was formalised on Tuesday at the French Ministry of Culture, where officials confirmed the remains included those of King Toera, execu...

Journey to the final: Morocco vs Madagascar in historic CHAN showdown
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 27, 2025

The two teams both emerged second in their respective group stages and failed to beat their hosts in their group stage matches. Morocco lost 1-0 to Ke...

SADC chairmanship: Will Andry Rajoelina maintain Emmerson Mnangagwa's momentum?
Kelvin Jakachira  |  Aug 25, 2025

During his one-year term as SADC chair, Mnangagwa championed deeper regional integration, economic cooperation, industrialisation, food security and w...

Coach Rakotondrabe reveals how Madagascar outfoxed Harambee Stars
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 23, 2025

Coach Romuald Rakotondrabe said the team focused on countering Kenya’s key threats while remaining flexible throughout the match.

Ruto, Raila and leaders unite in praise for Harambee Stars despite 'heartbreaking' loss
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 22, 2025

President William Ruto hailed the Harambee Stars for lifting the nation’s spirit and inspiring hope, urging that lessons from the tournament guide pre...

Kenya vs Madagascar: End of road for Harambee Stars after a 4-3 loss during penalties
Erick Kariuki  |  Aug 22, 2025

With nothing to separate the sides after 120 minutes, the game went to penalties. Kenya scored through Siraj Mohammed, Daniel Sakari, and Sylvester Ow...

Portal crashes amid high demand for Kenya vs Madagascar match tickets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

The chaos at Kasarani during Kenya's game against Morocco on August 10 prompted CAF to limit the stadium's capacity for all of Kenya's remaining match...

Murkomen warns politicians against disrupting Harambee Stars' quarter-final match at Kasarani
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 19, 2025

Speaking in Murang'a during a press briefing on Tuesday, Murkomen said the National Police Service will enhance security to ensure the Harambee Stars'...

Rwandan genocide suspect Francois Gasana extradited from Norway
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 09, 2025

Francois Gasana, 53, was extradited after being detained in Norway in 2022 on charges of murder during the genocide.

Government's subsidised gas project in limbo as millions of cylinders lie unused due to lack of funds, audit shows
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 04, 2025

Only 5,444 out of 161,448 six-kilogramme cylinders have been filled with gas, raising doubts over the viability of the clean energy initiative launche...

Health Ministry unveils H. pylori treatment guidelines, formal adoption underway
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 02, 2025

The new framework is intended to standardise the detection and management of H. pylori infections across the country. It is currently under final revi...

Historic climate change ruling from the International Court of Justice: What it means for Africa
The Conversation  |  Jul 31, 2025

The advisory opinion said governments must take appropriate measures to prevent environmental harm. This means that states are obliged to implement pr...

Parliament to vet Pius Angasa for CBK board appointment after Ruto's nomination
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Wetang’ula directed that the nomination, along with Angasa’s CV and supporting documents, be submitted to the National Assembly Departmental Committee...

Boost for communities as Kwale unveils marine hatchery, seaweed centre
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

The marine hatchery is expected to boost aquaculture by supplying fingerlings and other aquatic species, while the Kibuyuni facility will enable local...

Kenya, Azerbaijan sign energy deal to boost oil, gas and renewables cooperation
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

The South Caucasus nation, with a GDP of $81 billion and a per capita income of around $8,000 (World Bank, 2023), has traditionally relied on oil and...

Cooking smoke linked to 26,000 deaths in Kenya every year - report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 22, 2025

The report highlights that Kenya records more than one million Disability-Adjusted-Life-Years (DALYs) every year as a result of diseases connected to...

Explainer: What counts as illegal possession of ammunition, the penalties and key facts
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Jul 21, 2025

Mwangi, a prominent activist known for his outspoken advocacy on social justice, has denied any wrongdoing and described the charges as politically mo...

Ruto clashes with courts over roadblocks ban, accuses Judiciary of undermining security
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 09, 2025

The President argued that it is unreasonable to deny the police the tools necessary to maintain order, especially when those challenging such measures...

Why every Kenyan kitchen needs a fire extinguisher: Mary Wangari’s story after a devastating blaze
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 06, 2025

A working smoke detector is also advisable; there are wired or battery smoke detectors. It also serves as an early warning system, alerting you to the...

Court lifts block on Sh98 billion Kotulo-Modogashe road project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 25, 2025

The Environment and Land Court ruled that the planned road, which runs from Isiolo to Mandera serves a broader public interest and should not be stall...

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