Stories By Lawrence Njoroge
Kenya suspends avocado, macadamia exports to curb immature harvests
Oct 23, 2024 at 09:29 AM
Kenya is set to temporarily halt the export of avocados and macadamia nuts in a move aimed at preserving the quality of its agricultural produce in the global market, authorities c...
965,000 KSCE candidates to receive new Maisha Cards by year-end, Govt says
Oct 22, 2024 at 07:03 PM
This year’s 965,000 candidates sitting for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examinations are set to receive the newly introduced Maisha Card before the end of ...
Two rescued as NCC confirms safety after condemned Kahawa building collapses
Oct 21, 2024 at 11:17 AM
The County Government of Nairobi has confirmed that all individuals feared trapped in the collapsed building in Kahawa West on Sunday, have been accounted for....
Treasury confirms gradual employment of JSS teachers to begin in January 2024
Oct 17, 2024 at 09:33 AM
The employment of Junior Secondary School (JSS) teachers is set to begin in January 2025, with the National Treasury announcing a phased recruitment plan aimed at strengthening Ken...
Bill tabled in Senate to secure farmers’ minimum profits against volatile market
Oct 16, 2024 at 09:07 PM
Farmers in Kenya may soon have more stability in the pricing of their produce, with county governments and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) set to determine prices fo...
Kakuzi empowers over 500 Makuyu households with energy-saving stoves
Oct 16, 2024 at 01:34 PM
In the heart of Makuyu, Murang’a County, the glow of energy-efficient cooking stoves is illuminating not just kitchens but the lives of over 500 households....
What you need to know about NTSA's new initiative to revalidate licenses
Oct 15, 2024 at 01:32 PM
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has issued a crucial public notice requiring all tow truck owners, motor vehicle dealers (new and second-hand), and repairers of ...
KTDA rolls out modern technology in an effort to safeguard tea farmers' earnings
Oct 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM
The Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) has unveiled a transformative measure aimed at protecting the livelihood of over 700,000 smallholder tea farmers by installing anti-tamperin...
'Adani is a credible partner': Raila Odinga defends Indian investor amid controversy
Oct 13, 2024 at 03:33 PM
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has defended the potential involvement of the Adani Group in Kenya's infrastructure projects, addressing public concerns about the transparency o...
Optimism as Govt to effect 6 per cent minimum wage hike from November
Oct 12, 2024 at 09:23 PM
Kenya’s workforce is set to benefit from a 6 per cent rise in the minimum wage, effective from November 1, 2024, following the signing of a crucial gazette notice by Labour Cabin...
State sets aside Sh100 million to evacuate Kenyans trapped in Israel-Lebanon wars
Oct 10, 2024 at 12:56 PM
In a swift move to safeguard its citizens caught in the crossfire of the escalating conflict between Israel and Lebanon, the Kenyan government has earmarked Sh100 million (approxim...
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge shuts down talk of term limits for Kenyan bank CEOs
Oct 09, 2024 at 10:20 PM
In a move that will likely cement the long reign of Kenya’s top banking chiefs, Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge has ruled out any immediate plans to introduce t...
Stanchart expands foreign currency investment solutions for Kenyans
Oct 04, 2024 at 06:08 PM
Standard Chartered Bank has solidified its position as a leading provider of foreign currency investment solutions, catering to the growing demand among Kenyan investors seeking to...
Revenue sharing impasse between national assembly and senate heads to mediation
Oct 03, 2024 at 09:24 PM
A deadlock between the National Assembly and the Senate over the equitable distribution of revenue to devolved units is set to be resolved through mediation....
KRA chief summoned over alleged Sh62 billion tax evasion in palm oil import deal
Oct 02, 2024 at 07:06 PM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) Commissioner-General, Humphrey Wattanga, is facing mounting pressure from the National Assembly to provide answers regarding allegations of a sign...
PS Ephantus Kimotho leads talks on Tana River High Grand Falls Dam Project
Sep 27, 2024 at 12:00 PM
A groundbreaking initiative is underway to transform the landscape of Eastern Kenya, with the proposed construction of the High Grand Falls dam in Tana River County....
Kenyan SME innovator bags prestigious award by UN Global Compact at UNGA
Sep 25, 2024 at 02:34 PM
Kenya’s Kevin Getobai of Ololo Farm and Lodge has won the 2024 SDG Pioneer award by the United Nations Global Compact for his innovative work in sustainable agriculture....
Kenya Airways takes a Sh80 million hit after JKIA strike over Adani Group deal
Sep 24, 2024 at 07:12 AM
Kenya Airways (KQ) has faced significant financial repercussions following the recent strike by aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)....
Safaricom boosts internet speeds, unveils new package amid onslaught by Starlink
Sep 23, 2024 at 06:22 PM
Safaricom has significantly upgraded its internet speed offerings for both home and business customers as the entry into Kenya by US billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink threatens its ...
Acorn Holdings set to repay Sh5.7 billion green bond ahead of November maturity
Sep 23, 2024 at 02:29 PM
Acorn Holdings Limited (AHL) has announced plans to repay its Sh5.7 billion Acorn Green Bond Medium Term Note ahead of its maturity date in November 2024....