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KenGen unveils battery energy storage system in fresh renewable energy push
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 31, 2025

The newly installed 1.16 megawatt-hour (MWh) BESS will supply uninterrupted power to KenGen’s 52-kilowatt Modular Data Centre (MDC), a facility design...

Smallholder farmers in Africa lead climate change adaptation: G20 should fund their efforts
The Conversation  |  Jul 28, 2025

The funds raised should be used to roll out digital extension services, endorse indigenous knowledge, and advocate for inclusive and gender-responsive...

KRA to overhaul customs system, fully automate cargo operations by 2026
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

KRA Commissioner General Humphrey Wattanga said the system overhaul is part of the agency’s modernisation drive aimed at increasing efficiency in carg...

Kenya moves towards digital addressing system with new Bill
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 27, 2025

The plan, first conceived in 2008, is expected to improve service delivery and support e-commerce by providing a reliable way to locate and identify p...

Nine counties to collaborate on River Tana protection and water security plan
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 24, 2025

The joint framework—championed by Tana River Governor Dhadho Godhana—will bring together counties including Meru, Garissa, Tharaka Nithi, Machakos, Mu...

KICD dismisses Sh540 million loss claims in textbook supply, blames NEMIS data inaccuracies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 24, 2025

Ong’ondo defended the institute’s operations, saying all books delivered to schools aligned with the approved curriculum and that suggestions of “irre...

NTSA dismisses claims of losing control over TIMS amidst audit concerns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

NTSA responded to media reports citing concerns in the Auditor General’s latest audit that the agency’s staff had restricted access to the Sh186 milli...

NTSA staff lack full control of Sh186 million system nearly two years after launch - audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 23, 2025

According to the audit for the year ending June 2024, NTSA workers lack full access to the Transport Integrated Management System (TIMS), which handle...

Government rolls out bulk metering to curb illegal power connections in slums
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 22, 2025

According to Wandayi, the new model will designate a single individual or legally registered entity within each estate or residential cluster to serve...

Over 3,000 public schools face merger over low enrolment
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Data from the exercise revealed that more than half of the country’s 9,750 secondary schools were not selected by incoming Grade 10 learners.

Too much vitamin B6 can be toxic, three symptoms to watch out for
The Conversation  |  Jul 18, 2025

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, plays an important role in keeping the body healthy. It is involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates...

MPs demand action over 9,000 pupils who missed 2023 KCPE
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi urged Parliament to ensure the affected pupils are facilitated to resit the exam and continue with their education.

World risks losing 20 per cent more wetlands by 2050, global report warns
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 17, 2025

The report provides clear solutions, backed by data and real-world examples, showing that wetland recovery is achievable and cost-effective if governm...

KeNHA to expand Kiambu Road into four-lane dual carriageway under China-funded project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 16, 2025

The project will cover the Muthaiga–Kiambu–Ndumberi stretch and key spurs, including Ridgeways Road, the Kiambu–Thika Road link, and UN Avenue through...

Africans survived 10,000 years of climate change by adapting food systems – Study offers lessons for modern times
The Conversation  |  Jul 16, 2025

Around 14,700 to 5,500 years ago, much of Africa experienced wetter conditions – a time referred to as the African Humid Period.

Were Judiciary staff locked out by hackers seeking to stall IEBC appeal?
Joseph Ndunda  |  Jul 14, 2025

Chief Registrar of Judiciary (CRJ) Winfrida Mokaya on Monday skirted around the issue, avoiding confirming that the same was a forced takeover of the...

State to link Inua Jamii cash transfer system with civil registry to eliminate ghost beneficiaries
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 14, 2025

This move comes after it was revealed that funds have continued to be disbursed to individuals who died long ago, highlighting serious gaps in the sys...

Coast schools urged to offer marine courses as CBC ushers in blue economy focus for senior secondary
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 14, 2025

Education stakeholders have asked parents to play an active role in guiding their children through this transition and helping them align their academ...

Africa’s freshwater ecosystems depend on little creatures like insects and snails: Study maps overlooked species
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Jul 13, 2025

Ignoring macroinvertebrates is ignoring the silent custodians of biodiversity and the very foundation of healthy freshwater ecosystems.

EACC granted full access to eGP system in effort to curb corruption
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said most corruption cases under the commission’s watch arise from procurement fraud. He welcomed the digita...

AI won’t replace computer scientists any time soon – here are 10 reasons why
The Conversation  |  Jul 08, 2025

Current AI does not genuinely “think”. Instead, it relies on logical shortcuts, known as heuristics, that sacrifice precision for speed. This means th...

Windows 11 finally overtakes Windows 10 as the world’s most used desktop OS
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 08, 2025

Meanwhile, Microsoft continues to refine Windows 11, with recent updates focusing on AI-powered productivity tools, a redesigned File Explorer, improv...

Pension plan uptake soars amid growing awareness among informal workers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 05, 2025

The CPF Individual Pension Scheme, designed for the self-employed and informal sector, posted notable performance.

KNH invests Sh7.6 million in solar energy to lower electricity bills
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The project is being supported by EIB Global, the development arm of the European Investment Bank and Germany’s development agency GIZ.

KNEC unveils teacher training hub for competency-based education assessment
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 04, 2025

The initiative comes just days before learners under the competency-based curriculum sit for the first-ever Kenya Junior School Education Assessment.

Kenya Revenue Authority unveils independent customs dispute system to boost transparency
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 03, 2025

KRA said the transfer of customs-related dispute resolution to the Tax Dispute Resolution Division under the Legal and Board Services Department will...

Israel to fund part of Kenya’s military modernisation with Sh3.4 billion loan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 02, 2025

The latest funding will support the acquisition of the Spyder Defence System, a high-tech surface-to-air missile system capable of intercepting aircra...

‘The silence must end': Women senators lead bold campaign against GBV in Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 22, 2025

Nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh Omar expressed deep concern over the sharp increase in GBV cases in the county, calling for collective action and an e...

Public universities directed to train teachers ahead of Grade 10 rollout
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 19, 2025

Approximately 1.2 million learners are expected to transition from junior to senior school at the start of 2026.

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