Karakuta Fresh Produce has commissioned a state-of-the-art 7,500-tonne capacity packhouse in Nairobi to grade and pack avocados sourced from its 180-acre farm and 1,500 smallholder farmers across Kenya. The facility was officially unveiled by Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr. James Mwangi, alongside Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi, in a ceremony attended by government officials…
Equity Group Holdings Plc has been named a Superbrand in East Africa, reaffirming its status as a leading and trusted financial institution in the region. The recognition celebrates the bank’s unwavering commitment to quality, reliability and distinction the three pillars used by Superbrands to assess brand excellence. This marks the fourth time Equity has received…
Principal Secretary,State Department of Tourism John Ololtuaa. Kenya is gearing up to host over 6,500 delegates from 40 countries during the 15th edition of the Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE), slated for October 1–3, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens, Nairobi. The landmark event, themed Sustainable Tourism Growth: Unlocking Africa’s Potential, will spotlight intra-African collaboration and sustainability…
Pan-African movement Kongamano la Mapinduzi has condemned the recent arrest of Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu and the deportation of four Kenyan figures who had travelled to observe his court proceedings. In a strongly-worded statement, the movement described Lissu’s arrest on treason charges as politically motivated and part of a broader campaign of intimidation targeting…
As Kenya prepares to mark the Day of the African Child on June 16, stakeholders are calling for increased efforts to involve children in public decision-making, particularly in the national budgeting process. Children make up approximately 48 percent of the country’s 55 million population, positioning them not just as the future, but as current citizens…
The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has reiterated its commitment to supporting the safety, accessibility, and innovation of menstrual products, especially those produced by small and medium enterprises (SMEs). This was revealed during a press briefing at a stakeholders’ workshop on menstrual health products held in Nairobi. The Menstrual Health Products Workshop was hosted by…
The Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE) has urged the government to ease the tax burden in the 2025/2026 budget, warning that continued pressure on employers could lead to massive job losses. Speaking during the 64th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the FKE Coast Branch in Mombasa, CEO Jacqueline Mugo stressed the need for a more…
A new international study has found that strategic improvements in the distribution and delivery of rabies vaccines could drastically reduce preventable deaths in Kenya and Tanzania. Published in the Journal Vaccine, the research emphasizes the need for better stock management and adoption of dose-saving intradermal (ID) vaccination techniques to enhance access and efficiency. Conducted by…
In Dar es Salaam, where over 70 Percent of the population resides in unplanned settlements, the danger of flooding is not just seasonal it’s a year-round threat to livelihoods, health, and safety. As rapid urbanisation outpaces infrastructure development, vulnerable communities face increased exposure to climate shocks. But in the heart of this challenge, a local…
