By James Mutua The United Democratic Alliance has declared a sweeping victory in the February 26, 2026 by-elections, describing the outcome as a decisive endorsement of its leadership and development agenda.Addressing the press in Nairobi on Friday, Secretary General Hassan Omar Hassan said the results were a clear indication that UDA remains the most popular…
By James Mutua The Health Union Caucus has raised alarm over what it describes as a full blown humanitarian crisis in Nairobi and Marsabit County following prolonged healthcare workers’ strikes that have paralyzed services in the two devolved units. Addressing the press in Nairobi, the caucus, which brings together the Kenya Union of Clinical Officers,…
By James Mutua A new report by the ASAL Humanitarian Network, a coalition of local and national humanitarian organizations working across Kenya’s Arid and Semi Arid Lands, warns that millions of Kenyans could face worsening hunger if the upcoming long rains underperform. According to the report, Kenya’s northern and arid counties are entering a dangerous…
By Jameson The UK government funded Manufacturing Africa programme today hosted the Pan African Green Business Building GBB Forum in Nairobi, bringing together about 150 green manufacturing stakeholders, including high potential startup founders, investors and system partners. The one day forum sought to catalyze growth in green manufacturing by connecting capital to industry opportunities across…
By Jameson Kenya has unveiled a new Counter Terrorism and Counter Financing of Terrorism Prosecution Curriculum (CT/CFT), marking a major milestone in strengthening the country’s fight against terrorism and transnational organized crime, and reinforcing regional efforts to combat evolving security threats. Speaking during the launch of the curriculum in Nairobi on Monday, Director of Public…
By Staff Reporter The Government has commissioned a multi-agency committee to conduct immediate ecological studies and identify key hotspots to guide swift interventions aimed at mitigating the effects of the worsening drought on Kenya’s wildlife. The initiative seeks to minimize and prevent wildlife deaths, particularly in the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), where pasture and…
By Jameson The Kenya Medical Research Institute has reaffirmed its decades-long partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency, unveiling plans for a major new research facility aimed at strengthening Kenya’s capacity to respond to public health emergencies. Speaking during a press tour, Principal Research Scientist Dr Martin Bundi said a KSh 2.5 billion grant from…
By Editor Konza Technopolis and the National Museums of Kenya have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish the Science Museum of Kenya at Konza, marking a major step in digitizing the country’s heritage for the global stage. The partnership will integrate NMK’s 50 million-year-old paleontological archives with Konza’s smart city infrastructure, transforming historical collections…
By Staff Reporter Senior government officials and industry leaders have called on chief executives to take personal responsibility for embedding strong management systems in their organisations, describing it as essential for business resilience and global competitiveness. Speaking during the CEO’s Breakfast Meeting on February 17 at a Nairobi hotel under the theme “Driving Business Excellence…
By Jameson Mutua The Government of Türkiye has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable development and food security in Kenya with the launch of a solar-powered cold storage facility at Kitengela Market in Kajiado County. Speaking during the launch, Turkish Ambassador to Kenya Subutay Yüksel described the project as a major milestone in reducing food loss,…
