By Business Reporter Kenya’s expanding employment opportunities and rising household incomes are fueling demand for high-quality, energy-efficient home appliances, presenting a strong growth opportunity for global electronics brands. In 2024, the country created more than 782,000 new jobs across both formal and informal sectors, excluding agriculture, according to the 2025 Economic Survey by the Kenya…
By Our Reporter The MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) East Africa Academy has celebrated the graduation of 19 aspiring filmmakers drawn from Kenya, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and Uganda, marking the completion of an intensive nine-month training programme aimed at nurturing Africa’s next generation of storytellers. The graduation ceremony highlighted the culmination of a rigorous curriculum covering key…
By Editor The Africa Dairy Innovations Summit 2026 has concluded in Nairobi after two days of high-level discussions that brought together key stakeholders across the dairy value chain to chart the future of the sector in Africa. Held from April 16 to 17 at the Argyle Grand Hotel, the summit convened industry leaders, policymakers, researchers,…
By James Mutua The National Police Service (NPS) has raised alarm over a growing wave of coordinated attacks targeting police stations, officers and critical infrastructure across the country, warning that the incidents pose a serious threat to national security. In a press briefing at the National Police Service Headquarters on Friday evening, Inspector-General Douglas Kanja…
By Editor The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced the conviction and sentencing of a Chinese national in a high-profile ant smuggling case, reinforcing Kenya’s firm stance against wildlife trafficking linked to the illegal export of Messor cephalotes ants. Following the conclusion of proceedings at the JKIA Law Courts, one of the accused, Zhang Kuquen,…
By Jameson Residents of Kinangop Constituency have welcomed the progress made in the construction of the Ndunyu Njeru–Kahuruko–Kwa Mbekenya road, commending the national government and area Member of Parliament, Hon. Kwenya Thuku, for advancing the key infrastructure project. The road, now about 80 percent complete, is expected to significantly improve connectivity within Kinangop while linking…
By Jameson The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has accused opposition leaders of politicising the ongoing rise in fuel prices, maintaining that the increases are driven by global factors rather than domestic policy failures. Addressing the press on Thursday, the party’s Secretary General Senator Hassan Omar Hassan dismissed recent opposition criticism as misleading and politically motivated,…
By Jameson The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) today commemorated its 20th anniversary with a high-level gathering in Addis Ababa, using the milestone to emphasize the need for scaling practical solutions that enhance farmer incomes, build resilient food systems, expand investable markets, and drive inclusive agricultural transformation across the continent. Held during…
By Jameson Leaders and residents in Njabini have welcomed notable improvements at Njabini Health Centre, praising area Member of Parliament Hon. Kwenya Thuku for his support in driving key development initiatives. The community commended the MP for spearheading the construction of a laboratory at the facility and pushing for road upgrades to improve access to…
By Our Reporter Mtoto wa Khadija, popularly known as Mejja, held an unforgettable showcase at Kinoru Stadium in Meru on April 11, delivering an immersive celebration of music, culture, and shared experience in partnership with Captain Morgan Kenya. Following weeks of growing anticipation among fans, the event marked the first major live performance of his…
