By Jameson Mutua The High Court of Kenya has issued a historic judgment declaring that farmers have the constitutional right to save, share and exchange indigenous seeds. The ruling strikes down punitive provisions of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act, marking a major victory for food sovereignty advocates and setting a global precedent in favour…
Editorial NAIVASHA, Kenya: AGRA has renewed its commitment to working closely with the government to advance farmer-centered agricultural transformation, aligning new investments with the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and county development priorities. Through its current five-year strategy, AGRA is investing USD 29 million (approximately Ksh 3.8 billion) in Kenya to improve soil health,…
By Jameson Mutua Listed non-banking financial services firm Sanlam Kenya Plc (NSE: SLAM) has officially changed its name to Sanlam Allianz Holdings (Kenya) PLC, now operating as SanlamAllianz Kenya. The new name follows the recent establishment of a joint venture between Sanlam and Allianz. The partnership has created SanlamAllianz, which is now the largest non-banking…
By Jameson Mutua Connect Academy today held its inaugural graduation ceremony, celebrating its first cohort of 48 students. The Academy is a joint initiative between Safaricom and the ICT Authority of Kenya. Launched during the 2024 Connected Africa Summit, the programme aims to bridge Kenya’s growing demand for skilled digital infrastructure professionals. It equips young…
By Editor Every journey has a beginning. For Kenya’s motorists, that beginning dates back more than a century, to a time when cars were rarer than elephants and the word “highway” did not exist. The Automobile Association of Kenya (AA Kenya), now known for roadside rescue, driver training, and road safety advocacy, started as a…
By Jameson Mutua The International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe) on Friday launched its Vision and Strategy for 2026-2030, outlining a bold roadmap aimed at strengthening scientific leadership, boosting institutional excellence, and accelerating Africa’s transformation through insect science. The launch, held in Nairobi, brought together government officials, scientists, development partners, and members of…
By East Africa Journal Reporter Huawei Kenya has unveiled its latest lineup of next-generation wearables and tablets, introducing the Huawei GT6 Series, GT6 Pro, and the new MatePad TXZ range. This launch represents a significant step in providing smarter living solutions that fuse health innovation, premium design, and seamless cross-device integration for today’s dynamic consumers….
By Jameson Mutua Ushiriki Wema Foundation Chair Tessy Musalia has urged the Government of Kenya to extend maternity leave for mothers of preterm babies, saying the current three-month provision does not adequately address the unique demands and emotional strain these mothers face. Speaking in Makueni County at the Mother and Child Hospital during the Okoa…
By Jameson Mutua AA Kenya has launched the Msamaria Mwema Road Safety Campaign and Medical Camp at Railways Stage in Nakuru County as part of activities marking the upcoming World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims on 16 November 2025. The initiative aims to address the rising number of road accidents along the Northern…
By Jameson Mutua The Government of Kenya has been urged to adopt ambitious refill and reuse targets to curb the growing threat of single-use plastics and accelerate the shift toward sustainable packaging systems that protect the environment while unlocking new economic opportunities. Speaking during the launch of the inaugural Refill and Reuse Festival at the…
