heat,heat stress Stories

Manual labourers in sectors such as agriculture, construction and fisheries are particularly vulnerable, as they face prolonged exposure to dangerous...

Kenya Power says peak electricity demand broke records twice in July, hitting a new high of 2,362.28 megawatts on July 23 after surpassing the previou...

In many rural areas of Kenya, women play a crucial role as the primary breadwinners for their families.

Previously available only in major cities like Mombasa—where it can cost more than Sh450,000—the surgery was completed in Lamu for just Sh180,000.

From Nairobi flats to Eldoret bungalows, the question is no longer “Do I need a heater?” but rather, “Which one should I get?”

Kagwe revealed that Kenya is facing severe shortages of key commodities such as rice, wheat, palm oil, cotton, and yellow maize, and urged the private...

Several African countries experienced more than 90 days that were hotter than 90% of the days between 1991 and 2020. These were Burundi, Comoros, Cong...

Mbadi said the EAC Council of Ministers granted Kenya’s request for the duty remission last month, allowing millers to continue importing wheat at a r...

The lender argues that taxing these items would expand fiscal space without burdening the poor, as they form a minor part of low-income households’ sp...

The directive comes in response to concerns raised by farmers who have been stuck with 321,000 bags of wheat after last season's harvest.

The party said it was unacceptable for farmers to be abandoned at a critical time despite government efforts to boost production through subsidies.

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

The government aims to encourage increased wheat production and shield farmers from exploitation.

Detectives said Ronald Osebe Osebe, alias Nancy Baya, will be charged under the Computer Misuse and Cyber Crime Act, 2018.

The fertiliser subsidy programme, launched by President William Ruto's administration, has attempted to ease the financial burden on farmers.

Extreme weather has swept around the world in 2024, with severe drought hitting Italy and South America, fatal floods in Nepal, Sudan and Europe.

Kipsang stated that parents provide resources to compromise exam officials and allowing their children to bring mobile phones to school.

Ogamba said as the exams are nearing completion, authorities are working tirelessly to ensure their integrity.

Scammers are reportedly targeting vulnerable clients by offering to supply them with the ongoing KCSE exam questions before the official exam time.

The exam paper was intended for a student who is currently hospitalised.

Local assemblers, importers, retailers, wholesalers, and mobile network operators will be required to upload the International Mobile Equipment Identi...

President Vladimir Putin wants to build up BRICS as a counterweight to the West in global politics and trade.

One of the key measures will be personalising examination papers for each candidate.

The school heads association emphasised the importance of additional technological measures such as mobile phone detectors, pointing out that cheating...

The Price Control (Essential Goods) (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which was presented in Parliament, proposes that the CS should be accorded powers to deter...

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) is conducting a cleanup of its taxpayer's database to enhance service delivery and also curb tax cheats. 

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years, forcing the Saudi government to build new i...

The focus is on enhancing wheat productivity in Ethiopia's Afar and Oromia lowlands, regions crucial for its cultivation amid frequent droughts and ot...

Riverine flooding is expected in parts of Jonglei, Lake State, Unity, Upper Nile, and Central Equatoria, while dry spells are anticipated in parts of...