KITUI, Kenya – A transformative 192-kilometre highway that lay dormant for over three years has roared back to life, thanks to the government’s innovative road levy securitisation programme that cleared crippling pending bills and put contractors back to work. Construction on the Kibwezi–Mutomo–Kitui–Kabati–Migwani Road resumed on September 1, 2025, after the National Treasury released Sh1.2…
Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa ( center) in attendance of COP30 at Belem. Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Barasa, emerged as one of Africa’s strongest voices at the opening of the High-Level Segment of COP30, delivering a national statement that firmly anchored the…
 86-year-old Priscilla Kamene switches on the newly installed light bulb in her home for the first time. For 86-year-old Priscilla Kamene, nightfall once meant the end of her day. In Kisekini Village, deep in Kitui County, she relied on a koroboi a small kerosene lamp to cook, care for her children, and check for snakes…
Nairobi, Kenya – November 17, 2025 – Global two and three-wheeler giant TVS Motor Company made a high-performance entry into the East African premium motorcycle market, officially unveiling the TVS Apache RTR 180 in Kenya. Partnering with their established African distributor, Car & General, this launch is seen as a key strategic move to deepen…
Equity Bank Managing Director Moses Nyabanda and Equity Group Non-Executive Director Samuel Mwale present a special gift to Ismail Gulam, Director of Operations at Kyoga Hauliers, in recognition of their valued partnership and continued collaboration Mombasa, Kenya – November 17, 2025 – The economic engine of East Africa is hitting its limit. The Kenya…
BELEM, BRASIL—Africa delivered a bold, unified message at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) climate talks this week, asserting its unwavering commitment to global climate action while issuing a sharp challenge to developed nations over broken finance systems. The sentiment of self-reliance, coupled with an unyielding demand for global reciprocity, underpinned the ministerial briefing…
NAIROBI, KENYA – November 17, 2025 – Blankets & Wine, one of East Africa’s premier music festivals, marked its 17th birthday this past weekend with an internal celebration, using the milestone not just for reflection, but to announce significant reforms aimed at regaining audience trust and optimizing the fan experience following challenges at its September…
Jubilee presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang’i speaking during the jubilee party national executive committee meeting on 17th November 2025 in Nairobi. Jubilee presidential candidate Dr. Fred Matiang’i has pledged to unite Kenyans through a peaceful, issue-based campaign, saying he will prioritise national cohesion and restore key public services when he forms the next government. Speaking…
Learners participate in a swimming tournament held at Makini Schools, Kisumu, on October 10. NAIROBI, KENYA – Forget the sidelines of the football pitch; the new essential arena for youth development is the swimming pool. A growing movement among Kenyan educational institutions is shifting the perception of swimming from a recreational luxury to a core,…
 A young worker at the Kamuwongo ESP Market construction site. The site has created job opportunities for many more youth. The completion and official handover of the Kamuwongo ESP Market in Mwingi North, Kitui County, has marked a major milestone for local commerce, youth employment, and community development. Delivered at a cost of Ksh 59.3…
