Kenya has taken a major step toward becoming a regional leader in space data governance with the establishment of the National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC), a new body tasked with coordinating the use and sharing of earth observation data across sectors. The council was formally created following the adoption...
Kenya has taken a major step in strengthening the use of space-based data for national development following the establishment of the National Earth Observation Data Council (NEODC). The council was formally created on March 23, 2026, after key stakeholders adopted the Malindi Declaration, setting up a multi-stakeholder body to oversee...
The global price of oil continues to skyrocket as Iran’s missiles and drones hit vital infrastructure in Arab Gulf states. Billion-dollar American radar systems have also been targeted and destroyed across the Middle East by Iran, seemingly degrading U.S. defenses. U.S. military presence near Iran includes dozens of locations and...
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary (PS) Stephen Osaboke on Monday, March 23 attended the opening session of the 11th Pan African Postal Union (PAPU) Plenipotentiary Conference in Kampala, Uganda. The conference, which commenced Monday, has convened member states and key stakeholders to deliberate on strategic, policy, and technological priorities shaping...
Mount Kenya University (MKU) has signed a landmark five‑year partnership with two leading Chinese technology institutions to strengthen innovation, digital skills, and infrastructure development in line with its global role as the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Hub Chair for SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. The agreement, signed...
The construction of the Standard Guage Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba and beyond will thrust Kisumu County in to the heart of Kenya’s economic transformation. The March 21, 2026 launch of the construction in Kisumu by President Ruto and his Uganda counterpart President Yoweri Museveni symbolizes the central place...
Infinix – Kenya has officially unveiled the NOTE 60 Pro, a premium smartphone that blends refined craftsmanship with an industry-forward interactive back design. With the introduction of the innovative Active-Matrix Display, the NOTE 60 Pro positions itself as more than just a performance device – it becomes a bold lifestyle...
Efforts to achieve Kenya’s ambitious tree-growing targets have received a significant boost following the expansion of the Kinale Model Tree Nursery, with authorities now leveraging youth involvement and community partnerships to accelerate seedling production. Speaking on the eve of the International Day of Forests, Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko,...
Mount Kenya University has successfully held its third School of Business and Economics (SBE) Symposium at the Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre, drawing over 3,000 participants from across the country. The event brought together students, entrepreneurs, academic leaders, and industry stakeholders from campuses in Nairobi, Nakuru, Eldoret, Machakos, Meru, Mombasa, and...
Equity Group Holdings Plc has announced record FY2025 results in Kenya’s corporate history, posting a 55% increase in Profit After Tax of KSh75.5 billion, up from KSh48.8 billion. The performance reflects the Group’s successful business transformation, diversified revenue growth, enhanced efficiency, and robust regional contributions. The balance sheet expanded by...
