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High Court suspends Sh15 billion rice tender over cancelled bids
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The High Court in Mombasa ruled that AFA must not award the 250,000-tonne rice quota to any private party outside the lawful tender process.

Beatrice Chebet recommended for police promotion after Tokyo gold win
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 24, 2025

Chebet's rise within the police service has been swift. Last year, she was promoted to Corporal following her stellar performance at the Paris 2024 Ol...

Kenya shines in Tokyo, claims 7 golds and second spot at World Athletics Championships
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 21, 2025

Beatrice Chebet led the way for Kenya with two gold medals, opening the campaign by winning the women’s 10,000m in 30:37.61 before doubling her tally...

Is extra virgin olive oil really better? A nutritionist weighs in
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 20, 2025

Is extra virgin olive oil truly better than regular or “pure” olive oil? Does its higher price reflect real nutritional benefits, or is it just market...

How to make mouth-watering pilau for family and friends
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 20, 2025

The familiar blend of fragrant spices, sizzling onions, and simmering rice has made pilau a staple for family gatherings, Sunday lunches, and special...

National Assembly urged to end seven-year ban on new power deals to avert rationing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 17, 2025

The freeze has been in place since 2018, when Kenya Power was barred from signing additional contracts pending an audit into expensive existing deals...

Beef biryani ingredients
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 17, 2025

You do not need to be a professional chef to pull it off. All it takes is patience, a good sufuria, and the right layering technique.

How to make yummy beef biryani at home
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 17, 2025

While many prefer to order it from their local biryani spot, homemade beef biryani has a distinct magic, deeper flavours, a stronger aroma, and that e...

Motorists demand disbandment of EPRA over unfair fuel pricing, say Kenyans are being exploited
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

The association said the monthly price revisions have become a “circus” designed to keep the public anxious and condition Kenyans to accept unpredicta...

Airbnb boom drives up Nairobi rents by 10 per cent, leaves long-term tenants struggling for space - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 15, 2025

According to the report, about 15 per cent of homes in mid and high-end neighbourhoods have shifted to short-let platforms, squeezing traditional rent...

Petrol, diesel and kerosene pump prices drop slightly in latest EPRA review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

The maximum retail prices for super petrol, diesel and kerosene have dropped by Sh0.79, Sh0.11 and Sh0.80 per litre, respectively.

Angolans are fed up with broken promises: Why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections
The Conversation  |  Sep 14, 2025

Over the past 15 years, Angolans have grown accustomed to delays and postponements of what was once hailed as a building block for a more democratic c...

CBK records rising global oil prices ahead of EPRA’s fuel price review
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 14, 2025

CBK said the surge is linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions in global supply chains.

It was not an easy race- Chebet says after winning gold medal in women's 10,000 metres in Tokyo
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Sep 13, 2025

She also reflected on the upcoming 5,000m race, noting that she hopes to maintain her health and energy and aims to perform well.

Hope for farmers as Taita Taveta embarks on coffee revival plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 11, 2025

Many of the county’s more than 5,200 coffee growers abandoned their plantations between 2017 and 2018 after years of poor earnings, pest attacks, and...

Experts push for food fortification as Kenya’s nutrition crisis deepens
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 10, 2025

Dubbed Millers for Nutrition, an international coalition advocating for food fortification, is urging immediate action to address these systemic gaps.

Maize, rice and wheat imports drop following bumper harvest
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

Government pricing through the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) was lowered to Sh3,500 per bag, down from Sh4,000 the year before.

FKF drops ticket prices to rally fans behind Harambee Stars at Kasarani showdown
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 07, 2025

In a statement on Sunday, FKF announced that Gold category tickets for the September 9 match, set for 4:00 pm, will now cost Sh500 instead of the orig...

Government steps up push for miraa cooperatives to enhance oversight, security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Officials say the move will make it easier to track the movement of the crop across the country and strengthen organisation among producers.

Inflation rises to 4.5 per cent in August, driven by food, transport prices
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 29, 2025

On the other hand, notable increases were recorded for vegetables, with cabbage prices registering the highest rise at 6.3 per cent, followed by price...

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...

Agriculture and Food Authority licenses 152 coffee dealers, rejects claims of export monopoly
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 26, 2025

The authority noted that the licensing procedure is open and transparent, dismissing concerns that one company or a group of companies could be handed...

Food prices expected to decline despite inflation rise, CBK survey reveals
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 25, 2025

The July 2025 CBK agriculture survey showed that while inflation rose slightly to 4.1 per cent in July compared to the same period last year, most far...

Over one billion Africans unable to afford healthy diet, UN report warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 25, 2025

The study shows that while the number of people worldwide unable to afford nutritious meals dropped to 2.6 billion in 2024, Africa is moving in the op...

High Court lifts rice import ban, cuts volume by half
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The orders come days after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe warned of the consequences if the government failed to secure rice imports.

First-year university students face chaos over upfront payments after fee reductions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Some students reported being asked to make upfront payments of up to Sh50,000 before admission, even as many await disbursement of loans from the High...

White rice vs. Brown rice: Nutritionist weighs in on the health debate
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 17, 2025

Wangari explains that brown rice, a whole grain, contains the bran, germ and endosperm, making it naturally higher in fibre, magnesium, phosphorus, vi...

Fuel prices for petrol and kerosene drop by Sh1 as diesel remains unchanged
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 14, 2025

In Nairobi, motorists will now pay Sh185.31 for Super Petrol, Sh171.58 for diesel, and Sh155.58 for kerosene.

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