AG orders audit of decades-old succession files

Attorney General, Dorcas Oduor Speaking to the press during a media briefing in Nairobi on Friday 26, 2026. Photo/courtesy  Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has ordered a nationwide audit of all files held by the Public Trustee Department, including succession cases that have remained unresolved for years, as part of reforms aimed at improving the administration…

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Experts push for urgent investment in brain health research as 29 million African children face developmental challenges

PS Science, Research and Innovation Prof. Shaukat Abdulrazak (R) engages Science for Africa Foundation CEO Dr. Tom Kariuki (L) & Aga Khan University Institute for Human Development (IHD) Director Prof. Amina Abubakar during the University’s IHD Conference advocating for increased investment in research, innovation, and evidence-based policy solutions to improve health and development outcomes among…

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Konza deploys drone technology to restore degraded land in major conservation breakthrough

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority has stepped up efforts to advance environmental conservation and agricultural transformation after successfully conducting a drone-enabled seedball broadcasting exercise at the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, marking a major milestone in the use of technology for ecological restoration. In a statement released on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, the authority said the…

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Low marine insurance uptake exposes firms to mounting trade risks

Kenyan businesses are leaving billions of shillings worth of cargo exposed to losses despite increasing risks in global trade, highlighting a significant opportunity for growth in the marine insurance sector. Industry data shows Kenya’s marine cargo insurance segment generated Sh2.94 billion in insurance service revenue in 2025, supported by 32 underwriting firms. However, the uptake…

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Murang’a Purple Tea Unveiled in Paris as Kenya advances Global Recognition of its Unique Tea Heritage

Paris, France, June 23, 2026: Kenya’s distinctive Purple Tea has made its debut in Paris, marking a significant milestone in the global positioning of one of Africa’s most unique specialty teas and underscoring Kenya’s growing ambition to move beyond commodity exports into premium, origin-led agricultural markets. Unveiled at the iconic Hôtel de Crillon, the showcase introduced French consumers, tea…

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Kenya Names Strong Athletics Team for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

  The National Olympic Committee of Kenya (NOCK) have unveiled a formidable athletics team that will represent the country at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, underscoring the nation’s rich depth of talent across track and field disciplines. The bonanza has been scheduled on July 23 to August The squad blends experienced international stars…

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Murkomen Inspects Sh2bn Prisons Hospital, Housing and Water Projects in Ruiru

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen on Thursday inspected key infrastructure projects within the correctional services sector, including a newly completed 150-bed hospital at the Kenya Prisons Staff Training College in Ruiru, Kiambu County. The CS toured the Wanini Kireri Magereza Level 4 Hospital, an ultra-modern medical facility that is complete and awaiting…

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Kenya Has Enough Fuel Stocks as Government Moves to Safeguard Supply Stability

Kenyans have been assured of continued fuel availability after the government confirmed that the country has sufficient petroleum stocks to sustain national demand for more than a month, even as additional cargo shipments remain on course to boost reserves further. Speaking during a familiarization tour of major petroleum facilities in the Coast region, Petroleum Principal…

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