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…
As the world marks World Wildlife Day today, World Animal Protection (WAP) is calling for urgent measures to protect Africa’s wildlife from escalating threats that endanger their survival. In a statement, WAP Wildlife Campaign Manager Edith Kabesiime warned that despite Africa being home to some of the world’s most unique species, its rich biodiversity is…
A coalition of Kenyan women leaders, drawn from various women’s rights organizations and civil society, has strongly condemned what they describe as an orchestrated attack on the judiciary. In a joint statement, the women reaffirmed their unwavering support for Chief Justice Martha Koome and the Supreme Court judges, decrying what they termed as ill-intentioned efforts…
Narok wheat farmers have received a major reprieve after the County Government, in collaboration with the State Department of Agriculture, brokered a deal to sell approximately 200,000 bags of wheat stored in silos at a competitive price. Speaking in Olokurto, Narok North Sub-County, during the launch of multiple development projects, Governor Patrick Ntutu announced that…
Two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officers were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) for allegedly demanding a KES 120,000 bribe from a traveler in exchange for the release of confiscated goods. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended Mutava Lawrence and Timothy Momanyi, both deployed as customs officers at the airport, during a sting…
A fire broke out on the grasslands surrounding Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), prompting a swift response from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and emergency teams. KAA confirmed that the incident is under control, with firefighting teams from the KAA Airport Rescue & Fire Fighting Service, the Kenya Defense Forces (KDF), and the Nairobi County…
His Excellency Philemon Yang, President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), visited Equity Group for high-level discussions on youth innovation, digital technology, and sustainable development. H.E. Yang, a former Prime Minister of Cameroon, reiterated his commitment to bridging the digital divide and leveraging technology to address global development challenges. His visit to Equity aligns…
In a major step towards climate-resilient agriculture, the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has partnered with the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to implement a $105 million food loss reduction program across seven African nations. The initiative, approved under GCF’s Project-Specific Assessment Approach (PSAA) RE-GAIN, aims to strengthen smallholder farmers’ adaptation to climate…
Kenya Airways Cargo (KQ Cargo) has been named the Highly Acclaimed African Air Cargo Airline of the Year at the Air Cargo Africa Conference 2025, reinforcing its industry leadership and dedication to excellence in cargo operations across the continent. The prestigious award, determined through an extensive online voting process by readers of STAT Trade Times,…
By Sharon Atieno Kenya Airways (KQ) has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a Boeing 737-800, increasing its total number of aircraft to 35. The new plane, which has a capacity of 170 seats, is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet expansion strategy aimed at increasing capacity, enhancing operational efficiency, and meeting the growing…
