Bungoma County has launched its Agroecology Strategy, becoming one of the latest counties in Kenya to adopt a comprehensive roadmap aimed at scaling up organic food production, restoring degraded ecosystems, improving farmers’ livelihoods and strengthening resilience to climate change. The strategy, developed over the last three years with technical support...
China-Kenya trade ties in the fashion, lifestyle, and consumer goods sectors are set for a significant boost as nearly 120 companies from both countries prepare to participate in the third edition of the East Africa Fashion Life Show at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi. The three-day exhibition, co-hosted by...
Airtel Money Kenya has unveiled Bizna Wallet, a dedicated business wallet designed to help Kenya’s small businesses better manage their finances through a simple, secure and efficient digital solution. Kenya’s SMEs are rapidly embracing digital payments. According to the Mastercard SME Confidence Index, 95 percent now accept mobile payments, reflecting...
Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Stephen Isaboke on Sunday announced that the State Department for ICT and the Digital Economy will donate 200 computers to Homa Bay County. The PS said this when he joined ODM Party Leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, Governor Gladys Wanga and other leaders in a...
Fifteen years ago, the area now known as Tilisi was largely undeveloped, characterised by dusty access roads and scattered settlements. Today, it has transformed into a thriving 400-acre mixed-use development that combines residential neighbourhoods, logistics parks, factories and commercial spaces, making it one of the fastest-growing satellite towns on the...
Kenyan entrepreneur Eric Muli has partnered with recruitment platform Joby to expand access to sustainable employment opportunities for young people in Machakos through a technology-driven platform that connects verified job seekers with employers. The collaboration seeks to address persistent barriers to youth employment by streamlining the recruitment process, improving access...
Kenya has concluded nationwide public participation on the Draft National Intellectual Property Policy and Strategy (NIPPS) 2026, marking a significant step towards establishing the country’s first comprehensive intellectual property policy aimed at protecting innovation, curbing counterfeiting and driving industrial growth. The final consultative forum was held on Friday at the...
Ten Kenyan content creators have received sponsorship from NCBA Group to join the inaugural Creative Economy 101 programme, a new initiative designed to equip Africa’s creative talent with the business skills needed to build sustainable enterprises. The sponsorship, announced during the programme’s launch in Nairobi on Thursday, is being offered...
Addis Ababa: Ethiopia- African countries have made significant progress in the fight against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), a highly contagious disease affecting sheep and goats, but experts say stronger political commitment and increased funding are needed to achieve its eradication across the continent. The update was presented on Tuesday...
County Government of Kirinyaga is constructing four new tea-buying centers to help farmers reduce post-harvest losses for freshly picked tea leaves in Inooi and Kerugoya ward. Two of the new tea-buying centers; Mubethu and Icere, located in Inooi Ward, are nearing completion while the other two; Githunguri and Kimuri being...
