(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Businessman John Ngumi has lost his bid to keep his fight against the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) out of the specialised anti-corruption court, with the Constitutional and Human Rights Court ruling that the case belongs in that division. The case concerns the EACC investigation into theContinue Reading
(Geneva, Switzerland) – The International Labour Organization (ILO) has called for stronger policies to help young people move from education to decent work amid rising informal employment, gender gaps, skills mismatches and rapid technological change. The call comes as the ILO Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026 report shows globalContinue Reading
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital (KUTRRH) has expanded specialised services in cancer, renal and cardiac care, showing Kenya’s growing ability to provide advanced medical treatment locally. The development comes as Kenya begins the Beyond 2030 National Conversation at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, bringing togetherContinue Reading
(Nairobi, Kenya) – Family Bank Limited posted a 59.3% rise in profit before tax to KES4.6 billion ($35.4 million / £27.9 million) for the first half of 2026, up from KES2.9 billion ($22.3 million / £17.6 million) in the same period last year, driven by stronger private sector lending andContinue Reading
(KISII, KENYA) – Kenya’s government has committed to reviving the ageing Nyamache and Itumbe tea factories in Kisii County through replanting of old tea bushes, modernisation of processing equipment and a crackdown on illegal green leaf trading. Principal Secretary for Agriculture Paul Kipronoh Ronoh said the government would back aContinue Reading
(NAIROBI, KENYA) – Kenya faces a maize shortage of 5.4 million bags by the end of September, forcing the government to plan imports of one million 90 kilogramme bags to bridge the gap after drought and disease hit the North Rift grain basket. Samuel Macharia did the arithmetic the wayContinue Reading
(KAKAMEGA, KENYA) – Kakamega County has commenced the disbursement of KES60 million ($416,000 / £327,000 / €387,000) in social protection grants targeting vulnerable groups across the county to boost grassroots socio economic development. The six week exercise, which was graced by Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa on Monday in NavakholoContinue Reading
(KAPCHEROP, KENYA) – Residents and business operators in Kapcherop, Marakwet West Sub County, and its surrounding areas are expected to enjoy easy access to banking and credit facilities following the official opening of a new Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) branch in the town. The new branch will bring financial servicesContinue Reading
(MOMBASA, KENYA) – Mombasa is undergoing a rapid transformation through towering housing projects under the government’s Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), with ultra modern buildings expected to reshape the coastal city’s skyline. Renowned globally for its rich history, culture and diverse tourism packages, Mombasa is witnessing a wave of housing andContinue Reading
(KWALE, KENYA) – Residents of Shimoni have called for transparency and preferential access to employment opportunities as the KES2.6 billion ($18.0 million / £14.2 million / €16.8 million) Shimoni Fish Port prepares to begin operations. The residents say the project has raised hopes of improved livelihoods and economic opportunities butContinue Reading
