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Press Freedom Day demands: Safety and better pay for scribes

The government and the general public were urged to ensure the safety of journalists.

Press Freedom Day demands: Safety and better pay for scribes

How employers are denying their workers permanent jobs

How employers are denying their workers permanent jobs

Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator

Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator

Men turn the tide against abuse of women and girls in Tharaka Nithi

However, in the sleepy Nkarini village, Chuka Igamba Ng'ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, a group of men is defying cultural norms to fight against abuse of women and girls.

Men turn the tide against abuse of women and girls in Tharaka Nithi

Smiles reimagined: The growing appeal of aesthetic dentistry

From braces and implants to teeth whitening and veneers, the field has seen remarkable advancements, making treatments more accessible and effective than ever before.

Smiles reimagined: The growing appeal of aesthetic dentistry

From gold to AI: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry

As early as 3,000 BCE, Egyptians crafted dental crowns and bridges from gold. They also used seashells to replace lost teeth.

From gold to AI: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry

'Life there was hell,' Myanmar returnees regret trip

Weak, traumatised and disappointed, the returnees arrived wearing masks to shield their identities from glaring cameras.

'Life there was hell,' Myanmar returnees regret trip

Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

The government has launched an exercise to map, geo-locate industries, and develop a database and directory.

Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

How the new toll roads policy will work: What you need to know

Faced with shrinking incomes from the RMLF, decreasing donor funding, and the threat of EV, the government plans to select and construct some roads to be paid for use.

How the new toll roads policy will work: What you need to know

Kalonzo announces plans to form 'grand coalition' to oust Ruto from power

Kalonzo also criticised the regime for denying Kenyans justice after last year’s Gen Z protests and urged the public to take action.

Kalonzo announces plans to form 'grand coalition' to oust Ruto from power

EU rolls out drive to recruit students for European universities

The European Union Delegation to Kenya has embarked on a recruitment drive for Kenyan students to study in Member States.

EU rolls out drive to recruit students for European universities

New architects lobby president spells out agenda

Newly elected President of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), George Ndege, has prioritised five key issues in the built environment in the next two years.

New architects lobby president spells out agenda

MPs, Senators to pocket millions in car maintenance, mileage

Each MP will pocket ShSh4.3 million per year in car maintenance and Sh4.4 million in mileage allowances, totaling to Sh8.7 million per year.

MPs, Senators to pocket millions in car maintenance, mileage

Africa urged to solve its problems, never allow another genocide

Rwandese genocide survivors have been encouraged to write books about the genocide.

Africa urged to solve its problems, never allow another genocide

African climate negotiators push for fairer global policies

Current global policies favour industrialised nations while unfairly limiting Africa’s ability to develop using its natural resources.

African climate negotiators push for fairer global policies

Road users ask government to provide alternative toll-free routes

Kenyans must not be forced to use tolled roads, transport stakeholders have said.

Road users ask government to provide alternative toll-free routes

PS Ronoh calls for Agriculture funding policy ahead of Nairobi summit

The PS said agriculture is a critical sector in transforming the economy and creating employment.

PS Ronoh calls for Agriculture funding policy ahead of Nairobi summit

Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April

Rwanda will host Africa's inaugural two-day summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demographic dividend early next month.

Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April

Kenya serves up $5 billion to tackle hunger

The 10-year Food and Nutrition Resilience Program (FNRP) was launched on Friday by the Government, KRCS in collaboration with the AU.

Kenya serves up $5 billion to tackle hunger

Super Metro buses seek inspection after suspension

Passengers who use Super Metro Sacco vehicles within Nairobi and its Metropolitan counties continued to suffer for the second day on Friday.

Super Metro buses seek inspection after suspension

Boost to milk, beef production as over 350 embryos of Brazilian Girolando cow breed arrives

Makongi Agri Ltd, which runs Makongi Farm in Eldoret through its sister company Indicus East Africa Ltd managed to import over 350 embryos of Girolando dairy cow breed from Brazil.

Boost to milk, beef production as over 350 embryos of Brazilian Girolando cow breed arrives

New strategy targets youth in fight against violent extremism

A new strategy to counter violent extremism will now incorporate youth engagement to fighting the vice.

New strategy targets youth in fight against violent extremism

Safaricom eyes shift to tech company by 2030

Safaricom chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa says the firm is on course to transform from a telco to a technology company by 2030.

Safaricom eyes shift to tech company by 2030

Emissions from built sub-sector dip for the first time since 2020

A growing number of countries are working to decarbonise buildings even as sluggish progress and financing gaps put global climate goals at risk.

Emissions from built sub-sector dip for the first time since 2020

Dutch businesses call for action on trade barriers

Business leaders highlighted issues such as delayed VAT refunds, taxation, import duty and bribery. They also discussed fines, customs procedures and government contracts.

Dutch businesses call for action on trade barriers

New strategy to fight violent extremism to target youth in ending the vice

A new strategy to counter violent extremism will now incorporate youth engagement to fighting the vice.

New strategy to fight violent extremism to target youth in ending the vice

KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) says demolished stalls at the former Taj Mall area in Embakasi had encroached on pipeline wayleave.

KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

First Lady Rachel leads push to revive "Maziwa Ya Nyayo"

First Lady Rachel Ruto is on a mission to revive the school milk programme popularly known as Maziwa ya Nyayo.

First Lady Rachel leads push to revive "Maziwa Ya Nyayo"

Logistics firm eyes regional growth after rebrand

Agility Logistics Ltd has officially rebranded to Alliad Kenya, signifying the next phase in its growth as it reinforces its commitment to providing integrated solutions across Africa and beyond.

Logistics firm eyes regional growth after rebrand

NIS ignored Baragoi banditry attack intelligence

Turkana professionals have decried the sluggish response by security personnel following recent banditry attack at Kilepoi in Baragoi, Samburu North.

NIS ignored Baragoi banditry attack intelligence

Involve youths in policy policy reforms to tackle skills mismatch, unemployment

The government has also been criticised for rolling out education policy reforms that are not evidence-based, often arising from political declarations rather than research.

Involve youths in policy policy reforms to tackle skills mismatch, unemployment

Afreximbank in pact to promote industrial parks, economic zones

Afreximbank, Africa’s trade development bank, has ratified a series of initiatives designed to support Kenya’s industrialisation and export-led development agenda.

Afreximbank in pact to promote industrial parks, economic zones

Kenya Power, City Hall tiff reveals Sh26.6 billion in power bills debts

The recent tiff between City Hall and KPLC has exposed how piling unpaid power bills debts are hindering it from offering efficient services to the nation.

Kenya Power, City Hall tiff reveals Sh26.6 billion in power bills debts

Maraga hints at presidential bid, vows to end graft and uphold law

Former Chief Justice David Maraga has hinted at his willingness to serve Kenya as its sixth president, given the opportunity.

Maraga hints at presidential bid, vows to end graft and uphold law

Harambee Sacco to pay 15pc dividend on shares

Harambee DT Sacco has recorded an improved growth and declared 15 percent dividend on shares and 9 percent on deposits.

Harambee Sacco to pay 15pc dividend on shares

Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judges

Retired Chief Justice David Maraga has defended the Supreme Court which is battling for its soul following myriad allegations facing it.

Former Chief Justice Maraga condemns attack on judges

Report: Kenya among nations with alarming hunger levels

Kenya is among 42 countries with alarming hunger levels, according to the Global Hunger Index (GHI).

Report: Kenya among nations with alarming hunger levels

Varsity unveils hub to train solar hot water system installation experts

As homes and hotels adopt solar water heating to save on power costs, demand for solar hot water system experts has risen.

Varsity unveils hub to train solar hot water system installation experts

Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Kenya is among countries that do not have sufficient plans and policies in place to deal with rising obesity levels, researchers at the World Obesity Federation have warned.

Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Malulu Injendi eulogised as a great leader and generous man who loved education

Moses Malulu Injendi was more than just a politician—he was a man driven by an unshakable passion for education and an unwavering commitment to helping the less fortunate.

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Malulu Injendi eulogised as a great leader and generous man who loved education

Senator Cheptumo eulogised as peace loving man, defender of devolution

The late Baringo County Senator William Kipkiror Cheptumo has been eulogised as a peace loving and generous man.

By 2 months ago

Senator Cheptumo eulogised as peace loving man, defender of devolution

Govt eyes a million jobs in two years via digital content hubs

The government is hoping to create one million jobs within two years through the creation of digital content.

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Govt eyes a million jobs in two years via digital content hubs

Nairobi to benefit from global deal that helps transform cities

Nairobi City will be among several African cities to benefit from a new partnership between C40 Cities and UN-Habitat aimed at transforming the urban planning of cities.

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Nairobi to benefit from global deal that helps transform cities

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