Kenya’s agriculture sector continues to be the backbone of the economy, contributing 20 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) directly and another 27 percent indirectly through linkages with other sectors. Employing over 40 percent of the population and more than 70 percent of rural communities, the sector remains a priority for economic growth and…
Wiper Party leader and People’s Loyal Opposition Leader, H.E. Dr. Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka, has reaffirmed his commitment to championing the rights of Kenyans while eulogizing the late Johnson Nzoika, the former Chairman of the Kenya Primary Schools Head Teachers Association (KEPSHA). Speaking during Nzoika’s memorial service in Donholm, Nairobi, Dr. Musyoka hailed the deceased’s legacy…
Agricultural experts and policymakers have emphasized the urgent need to adopt agroecological practices to enhance soil health, improve productivity, and ensure food security in Africa. The summit, attended by government officials, researchers, and farmers, underscored the need for homegrown solutions to address soil degradation. Speaking during a press briefing at a high-level summit on fertilizers…
XRP Healthcare, a leading innovator in AI-driven healthcare and mergers & acquisitions, has announced plans to go public by the third quarter of 2025, accelerating its IPO timeline from an initial 2027 target. The company will list on a Canadian stock exchange as part of a broader strategy to fuel its expansion and cement its…
The Absa Kenya Foundation has pledged KES 3 million to support vulnerable communities during the Holy Month of Ramadhan, reaffirming its commitment to being a force for good. In collaboration with Muslim community associations and local mosques, the Foundation is distributing food and essential supplies to over 800 households, benefiting more than 2,400 people across…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
As the world marks World TB Day under the theme “Yes! We Can End TB Commit, Invest, Deliver,” Kenyan health advocates are confronting a stark judicial setback. The High Court in Kisumu has dismissed a petition seeking to hold the government accountable for chronic shortages of HIV and TB medicines a decision that campaigners say…
Members of the Kenya Youth Movement (KYM) have urged the Ministry of Youth Affairs to expedite preparations for the long-overdue elections of the National Youth Council (NYC), which have not been conducted since 2012. The youth leaders, including several aspirants for NYC leadership positions, expressed their appreciation for the government’s commitment to finally holding the…
World Vision Kenya (WVK), through the Inuka Angaza Fund, successfully hosted the Less Steps for Water Run at its National Office in Karen, Nairobi with the aims to provide clean water to six schools, improving the health, education, and well-being of children in the region. The event brought together World Vision staff, board members, local…
Onchari Oyieyo,CAP CEO pose for a photo during a press briefing on the release of the main opinion poll for the 2025 Nairobi County Leadership postures by CAP. A new study by the Centre for African Progress (CAP) has revealed that an overwhelming 92 percent of Nairobi’s registered voters believe the county is moving in…
