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Ukrainian, Kenyan artists to paint mural in Nairobi
The Wall in Nairobi will be the final of five murals-symbols. The others are in Vienna, Berlin, Marseille and Brussels. Kenya will be the first country in Africa to have the mural. → Read More
Jubilee aspirant to appeal the outcome of the governor election petition in Wajir
Wajir Governor Ahmed Abdullahi (right) consults with Wajir Senator Sheikh Abass during the county leaders' meeting in Nairobi. [Edwin Nyarangi, Standard] A loser in the Wajir gubernatorial election petition has said he will appeal against the High Court decision which dismissed his petition. Dr Adan Mohamed Hassan of Jubilee Party, who lost twice at both the ballot and at the High Court, has… → Read More
Forecast: Dry spell to continue until May
Matungulu resident, Francis Musau in his maize farm in the outskirts of Tala town. [Erastus Mulwa, Standard] Below-normal rainfall is expected in most parts of the Greater Horn of Africa over the next three months. This will mostly affect countries within the Intergovernmental Authority for Development (IGAD) region between March to May. This is according to the latest outlook released yesterday… → Read More
Germany gives funds to boost food production
Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi speaks during a past meeting. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Farmers will benefit from the German government's funding aimed at transforming the agricultural sector to boost food and nutrition security. Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi said the German government has committed to funding Kenya's Agricultural Sector… → Read More
Germany to fund Kenya's agricultural sector transformation
Kenyan farmers will benefit from Germany’s funding aimed at transforming the agricultural sector to boost food and nutrition security. → Read More
Consortium to provide Sh9b medical cover
Under the new improved scheme, police officers and prison officers under Job groups A to L have unlimited inpatient and outpatient benefits. → Read More
Two Strathmore students to exhibit in Ireland science fair
The innovation uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to detect security threats. Two Kenyan students will take part in the 2023 Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin, Ireland. Keith Brian, 18, and Maxwell Okoth, 19, both first year students pursuing electrical engineering at Strathmore University, will showcase a smart security system at the fair that brings together young scientists… → Read More
Mwalimu National Sacco and KMRC unveil mortgage loan facility
Mwalimu National Sacco has partnered with Kenya Mortgage Refinancing Company (KMRC) to launch three products among them a mortgage loan facility, to bolster affordable housing for its members. → Read More
Year saw traffic deaths, injuries increase despite safety measures
One of the major crashes this year was in July involving a bus belonging to Modern Coast Services, whose driver lost control, plunging into the river near Nithi Bridge. → Read More
Scholarships: Family Bank's kitty hits Sh60m
The 2023 scholarship programme will benefit 290 students from 32 counties. → Read More
Anger, frustration as travelers to Western Kenya stranded in the city
Over sixty (60) passengers booked travel via the Western Express Coach company, which failed to provide a bus to ferry them. → Read More
2022 KCSE results to be released by January 23
KCSE examination results will be released by January 23 before schools reopen. → Read More
Superior Homes taps into conservancy with launch of residential project
The project will sit on a 100-acres of land. It will comprise high-end residential houses and serviced plots. → Read More
Counties with candidates over 15 years
Garissa, Turkana, Kilifi, Kwale and Mandera counties had the highest percentage of over-age candidates in the 2022 Kenya Certificate of Primary Education examinations. → Read More
Tech firms in race to meet rising demand for entry level smartphones
A pandemic-induced push for cashless transactions, contactless meetings and migration of many businesses to online platforms → Read More
Kenya to get lab to aid war against TB, malaria and Aids
The lab will be courtesy of the Africa Health and Economic Transformation Initiative (AHETI), a pan-African initiative by the Jesuit Justice and Ecology Network-Africa (JENA). → Read More
Governors, State out to exploit blue economy for jobs
The Government through the Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs will work with the Council of Governors to exploit the potential of the blue economy. → Read More
State feeding millions of learners in arid areas, says Education minister
The Government is feeding more than 2.5 million learners in Arid and Semi-Arid (ASAL) counties as well as informal settlements in urban areas, Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has said. → Read More
CS Owalo launches free Wi-Fi hotspots at Wakulima and Muthurwa markets
The traders can now use the Internet to trade online at the comfort of their stalls, thanks to the Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) ministry. → Read More
State to set up 25,000 free Wi-Fi hotspots
ICT Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo said the government has embarked on a mission to provide free internet to the disadvantaged population. → Read More