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Power, water, and irrigation top list of state’s new private sector partnerships
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Among the most prominent is a series of power transmission lines and substations backed by Africa 50 and set to be implemented by the Kenya Electricit...

Court blocks state from proceeding with sale of 11 parastatals, including KICC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

The court dismissed the application, stating that the government failed to demonstrate how its pending appeal would be undermined without the suspensi...

Treasury moves to protect investors from repaying Sh6bn VAT exemptions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 13, 2025

The legislation, which came into effect on December 27, 2024, lacked a transitional clause to shield businesses that had already been granted the exem...

North eastern youth urged to embrace digital access for innovation, development
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 11, 2025

Assistant County Commissioner Duncan Rono said efforts are being made to raise awareness among young people about ongoing government digitisation prog...

New climate innovation lab launched in Wajir to empower marginalised youth, women
Issa Hussein  |  Apr 06, 2025

The Regional Inclusion Climate Innovation Lab, which is currently in its pilot phase, is expected to expand to Turkana, the Coast region, and Lower Ea...

Kenyan palaeontologist Fredrick Manthi elected to US National Academy of Sciences
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 06, 2025

Over the years, he has led fossil excavations across the Turkana Basin, uncovering critical evidence dating back over 4 million years, contributing to...

Private sector activity rises to 10-month high in March
Alfred Onyango  |  Apr 04, 2025

The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 51.7 from 50.6 in February.

Why Kenya is currently not the best destination choice for investors - KAM
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 28, 2025

KAM says the country’s business environment is rallying behind its aforementioned neighbours in critical industry aspects such as the cost of producti...

Doctors say Pope Francis requires two months of rest as he leaves hospital after five weeks
Reuters  |  Mar 24, 2025

During his 38 days in hospital, the pope experienced four acute episodes of what the Vatican termed "respiratory crises", which involved severe coughi...

Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis in hospital
Reuters  |  Mar 16, 2025

Francis has been described as being in a stable or improving condition for nearly two weeks, but the Vatican has not yet given a timeframe for his dis...

New digital platform connects private security guards directly with clients
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The app benefits guards by granting them the ability to choose their assignments, set their working hours, and take time off as required.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Kenya’s private sector sees fifth consecutive month of growth but outlook dims
Alfred Onyango  |  Mar 06, 2025

The Stanbic Bank Kenya Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), which gauges the level of private sector activities, rose to 50.6 in February, up from 50.5 i...

Kenya's female rangers stand on frontlines of wildlife conservation
XINHUA  |  Mar 03, 2025

Team Lioness is part of the Olgulului Community Wildlife Rangers, a group of 88 rangers tasked with safeguarding the Amboseli ecosystem.

Francis: A Pope who has cared deeply for the poor, opened up the Catholic Church
The Conversation  |  Feb 27, 2025

He was also the first pope to choose Francis as his name, thus honouring St. Francis of Assisi, a 13th-century mystic whose love for nature and the po...

Pope Francis shows further improvement, no longer has kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 27, 2025

According to reports, the pope is still receiving oxygen but has not suffered any further respiratory crises. A CT scan of his chest, performed on Tue...

Employers must pay security guards at least Sh30,000, court rules after dismissing petition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 25, 2025

The Sh30,000 wage comprises a basic salary of Sh18,994, a house allowance of Sh2,849.11, and an overtime allowance of Sh8,156.81.

Pope Francis remains critical and has 'slight' kidney issue, Vatican says
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

Outside Gemelli hospital, people gathered to pray near a statue of the late Pope John Paul II, who was treated at the facility many times during his l...

Pope Francis had 'tranquil' night after respiratory crisis – Vatican
Reuters  |  Feb 23, 2025

The pope was admitted to Rome's Gemelli hospital on February 14 after experiencing difficulty breathing for several days.

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