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Maize, sugar and cooking oil prices to rise in June as spinach, cabbage to drop - CBK
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 17, 2025

The Agriculture Sector Survey released on Tuesday, June 17, notes that while cereal products will see price hikes, some fast-maturing vegetables are p...

Energy shock returns: Oil prices soar as Iran-Israel tensions shake global economy
Alfred Onyango  |  Jun 14, 2025

The cost of crude oil affects everything from how much it costs to fill up your car to the price of food at the supermarket and retail stores.

Glow naturally: How to make your own body scrub for radiant, healthy skin
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jun 07, 2025

One popular and effective self-care product is the homemade body scrub, which exfoliates, hydrates, and revives the skin using simple, everyday ingred...

Is Sudan’s war the reason for South Sudan’s economic crisis? What’s really going on with oil revenue
The Conversation  |  Jun 02, 2025

South Sudan lacks the operational capacity to extract the oil it has in the ground.

Thange oil spill victims still suffering 10 years on as Senators demand action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 29, 2025

The Senate Standing Committee on Energy, led by Siaya Senator Oburu Oginga, visited the affected area and confirmed ongoing health complications that...

M23 leader Bertrand Bisimwa defends ties to DRC ex-president Kabila amid treason allegations
Amina Wako  |  May 26, 2025

Bisimwa emphasised that Kabila, like any other Congolese citizen, has the right to associate with opposition movements and should be respected for his...

Kenyan men embrace the glow-up: Grooming gets a masculine makeover
Margaret Wanjiru  |  May 25, 2025

Once seen as a woman’s world, Kenya’s beauty and grooming scene is now witnessing a refreshing shift; men are confidently walking into salons, spas, a...

Relief ahead as oil prices set to stabilise at lower levels over the rest of 2025
Alfred Onyango  |  May 17, 2025

Notably, oil prices resumed their downward trajectory in late April and early May this year, as trade tensions impacted financial and commodity market...

Treasury doubles budget for Turkana oil project as Kenya accelerates path to commercial production
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  May 17, 2025

With Gulf Energy now in charge and the government laying down groundwork for field development plan approval, the project appears to be gaining fresh...

Kabras Sugar maul Menengai Oilers in Nakuru to retain Enterprise Cup title
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 26, 2025

Kabras Sugar produced a commanding performance to defeat Menengai Oilers 33-12 at the Nakuru ASK Showground on Saturday, successfully defending their...

Turkey secures rights to 90% of oil and gas output in deal with Somalia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 23, 2025

The agreement grants Turkey sweeping operational and financial privileges. Most notably, it gives Ankara rights to 90 per cent of the oil and gas prod...

Authority grants import levy exemption for nuts and oil crops from EAC countries
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Apr 17, 2025

According to AFA, the move aims to reduce costs for companies operating within these zones, which will no longer be required to pay import levies on n...

Kabras Sugar survive late scare to seal fifth Kenya Cup title
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 12, 2025

Kabras Sugar edged past Menengai Oilers in a dramatic Kenya Cup final in Kakamega, claiming a fifth title and completing a rare four-peat despite a te...

Menengai Oilers out to end Kabras dominance in Kenya Cup showdown
Michael Kirwa  |  Apr 10, 2025

Menengai Oilers face Kabras Sugar in Saturday’s Kenya Cup final hoping to break a long winless streak and move one step closer to a historic treble. B...

Kenya extends oil supply agreement with three Gulf companies, Bloomberg News reports
Reuters  |  Apr 04, 2025

Saudi Aramco, Emirates National Oil and Abu Dhabi National Oil will continue to supply gasoline, diesel, kerosene and jet fuel to the East African nat...

Ogaden National Liberation Front condemns Ethiopia’s oil deals, warns of ‘repercussions’
Addis Standard  |  Mar 14, 2025

In March 2022, the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum issued an ultimatum with a list of conditions to be met by Poly-GCL related to its activities in th...

MPs give Tullow, Energy Ministry until June 2025 to finalise Turkana oil plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 13, 2025

The firm has stated that securing an investor is crucial to its future after its two joint venture partners, TotalEnergies and Africa Oil Corp, exited...

Diabetes breakthrough: Fish oil could reverse insulin resistance, new study shows
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 04, 2025

Conducted on rats that exhibited a condition similar to type 2 diabetes, characterised by high blood sugar levels and impaired insulin effectiveness,...

How your toilet brush might be giving you recurrent UTIs
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Mar 02, 2025

By maintaining proper cleaning habits and storage practices, you can minimise your chances of recurrent UTIs and maintain a healthier home environment...

Kabras Sugar maintain perfect record with comeback victory against Menengai Oilers
Michael Kirwa  |  Mar 01, 2025

At the start of the season, Kabras Sugar coach Carlos Katywa had touted the Oilers as the team to watch this year and the Nakuru-based team did not wa...

High Court orders Kenya Pipeline to pay Sh200m to Taita Taveta residents for oil spill damage
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 01, 2025

The petitioners said the oil spill tampered with the soil and its impact still persists since the soil is now completely infertile.

Kabras coach Katywa predicts thriller against Oilers in Kenya Cup clash
Michael Kirwa  |  Feb 28, 2025

Dubbed as the clash of the weekend, Kabras Sugar and Menengai Oilers go into the match ranked 2nd and 3rd with 44 and 41 points, respectively.

Protesters in Libya disrupt oil loading operations at Es Sidra, Ras Lanuf ports
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Protests have also disrupted oil operations previously, including in January last year when they forced a shutdown of production at the Sharara oilfie...

Coconut tree: Coast region’s symbol of tradition, economic livelihood
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 27, 2025

For instance, coconut leaves are woven into mats and baskets, the husks provide fuel and the nutritious flesh and water are dietary staples.

Kalro launches digitised soil testing programme to boost agricultural productivity
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 20, 2025

Trained agri-preneurs will visit farms, collect soil data using mobile devices, and transmit it to Kalro laboratories for comprehensive analysis.

Kenya Ports Authority unveils multi-billion-shilling infrastructure upgrade to boost capacity
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Earlier in 2024, KPA procured new gantry cranes worth $31.5 million (Sh4.1 billion) as part of its efforts to strengthen its operations.

MPs raise concerns over effectiveness of Sh981 million edible oil crop promotion project
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

Senator Onyonka questioned the government’s decision to procure sunflower seeds from Zambia instead of sourcing them locally, particularly from Trans...

Government extends controversial G-to-G oil deal, citing stabilisation of shilling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The G-to-G arrangement allows Kenya to import refined petroleum products and make payments in Kenyan shillings, rather than in US dollars.

EAGOL launches campaign across East Africa to reduce accidents caused by driver fatigue
Farhiya Hussein  |  Dec 15, 2024

To encourage safer driving habits, EAGOL is leveraging its mobile app to reward drivers with points redeemable for fuel, airtime, and refreshments.

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