By Jameson Kenya Railways on Monday successfully conducted a test ride along the Metre Gauge Railway section linking Uplands, Kijabe and Longonot, marking a major step towards the resumption of rail operations on the corridor. The test run follows the completion of restoration works on the line, which was severely damaged during above normal rainfall…
By Our Reporter The Kenya Wildlife Service has raised alarm over an attempted extortion scheme and abuse of judicial processes involving former Bunge La Mwananchi president, Mr Francis Awino. In a statement issued in Nairobi on January 15, 2026, the Service said Mr Awino who also claims to be a blogger, presented himself to KWS…
By Jameson The principal of Dandora Secondary School, Eutychus Thiong’o, has praised the exceptional performance of one of his students in the 2025 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations, describing it as proof that learners from informal settlements can excel academically with the right support. Speaking at the school, Thiong’o said Dandora Secondary currently has…
By Jameson The National Biosafety Authority has announced the successful completion of National Performance Trials for genetically modified cassava, clearing the way for its commercialisation. The newly developed cassava varieties have been engineered to resist cassava brown streak disease, a destructive viral infection that causes browning and deformation of edible roots, leading to significant crop…
By Jameson The Avocado Society of Kenya has welcomed the opening of a Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry mission office in Dubai, describing it as a major milestone that will help protect Kenyan avocado exporters from financial losses and strengthen the country’s presence in the Middle East market. Speaking during the announcement, Avocado…
St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada, West Indies, is using Thyroid Awareness Month to spotlight the importance of improving awareness and early detection of thyroid disorders across Africa, where the conditions remain widely underdiagnosed despite their high prevalence. Thyroid diseases, particularly hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism, are among the most overlooked health conditions globally. An…
By Jameson A major solar power project designed to reduce electricity costs and improve the sustainability of water supply operations at the Coast is nearing completion in Malindi, with commissioning of the first phase expected before the end of the month. Solar engineer Serah Mbwaya said the project, which is the first of its kind…
By Jameson Africa Tech Summit Nairobi has announced 12 high-potential ventures selected to showcase at the Summit on February 11–12, 2026, at the Sarit Expo Centre. The startups span payments, Web3, edtech, climate tech, healthtech, and agritech, representing the next wave of African innovation poised to attract investors and global partners. The 2026 investor-ready ventures…
By Jameson Health workers in Nairobi County have issued a seven day strike notice, citing persistent failures by the Nairobi City County Government to honour agreements, pay salaries on time, and address long standing human resource and welfare concerns in the health sector. In a joint press statement issued on Friday, health unions including the…
By Jameson Built environment professional associations have called for an end to impunity in the construction sector following the collapse of a building under construction in South C, Nairobi, an incident that left several people dead and others injured. In a statement released on Thursday, and signed by the Institution of Engineers of Kenya, the…
