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Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness

Tech champions have rooted for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to ease operations and cut costs across the continent.

Kisumu forum champions conversational AI to drive customer engagement, business competitiveness

Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost

Local entrepreneurs get e-commerce training boost

Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns

Ekeing out a living from unique artefacts made of bones, horns

Kenya hosts Science week to address effects of climate change on agriculture

Kenya hosts Science week to address effects of climate change on agriculture

Forum seeks to address effects of climate change on agriculture

The effects of climate change and extreme weather conditions are increasingly threatening agriculture, the backbone of Kenya’s economy.

Forum seeks to address effects of climate change on agriculture

AGRA partners with Green Climate Fund to launch post-harvest food losses programme

Christened RE-GAIN, the initiative is expected to support and drive adoption of food loss solutions across the continent.

AGRA partners with Green Climate Fund to launch post-harvest food losses programme

Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture

Across Africa, women are the backbone of agriculture, responsible for producing over 60 per cent of the continent’s food.

Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture

Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture

Across Africa, women are the backbone of agriculture, responsible for producing over 60 per cent of the continent’s food.

Fresh push to give women a voice in Africa's agriculture

Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?

Similarly, when certain hormonal therapies were found to cause ovarian and breast cancer in women, gynaecologists didn’t wait for further research.

Gladys Shollei: Why is Kenya approving pesticides banned in Europe and the US?

Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently

It is perhaps the only place outside Francophone countries where it is spoken so widely. Last week, the village hosted a delegation from the French Embassy.

Puzzle of Mitahato village where everyone speaks French fluently

EA to get Sh141m for water sector skills development

Global Water Center (GWC) has started the launch of a new project aimed at improving access to safely managed water across East Africa.

EA to get Sh141m for water sector skills development

Mentor girls to pursue stem courses, professionals told

Women professionals have been urged to mentor young girls in pursuing careers in traditionally male-dominated fields to help bridge the gender gap in these industries.

Mentor girls to pursue stem courses, professionals told

A new era for Kenya and Chile to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties

Kenya-Chile trade and investment relations look brighter after both nations reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties.

A new era for Kenya and Chile to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties

Only 20 per cent of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

A new report has raised concerns over the state of agricultural soil in Kenya, revealing that only 20% of the country’s soil is suitable for food production.

Only 20 per cent of Kenya's soil fit for cultivation

Lender, UN-backed agency team up to boost remittances to rural areas

Credit Bank has launched the sacco cash pickup portal remittance service solution to enhance the speed, affordability, and accessibility of overseas remittances for Kenyans in rural areas.

Lender, UN-backed agency team up to boost remittances to rural areas

County bets on value addition to drive up agribusiness

A sizeable crowd mills around a huge banana at one of the stalls at the recent 8th Africa Agric Expo 2025, held at the KICC in Nairobi.

County bets on value addition to drive up agribusiness

BAT to pay Sh50 dividend despite 19pc profit dip

BAT Kenya has reported a 19 per cent drop in pretax profit due to a rise in financing costs, but has maintained its strong dividend policy for the year ended December 31, 2024.

BAT to pay Sh50 dividend despite 19pc profit dip

Asset financier injects Sh25b into economy

Regional asset financier Mogo has issued its 150,000th loan to individuals and businesses with the firm having invested over Sh25 billion into the Kenyan economy in the past six years.

By 2 months ago

Asset financier injects Sh25b into economy

Teacher's initiative transforms local agriculture and nutrition

Dominic Orina’s vegetable farming project at Kugerwet Primary School is impacting local nutrition and attitudes towards agriculture.

By 2 months ago

Teacher's initiative transforms local agriculture and nutrition

Inaugural drive to combat climate change unveiled

African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (AWARD) has announced the selection of 50 female professionals working on climate solutions to join its inaugural Climate Action Fellowship.

By 2 months ago

Inaugural drive to combat climate change unveiled

Fusion Estates taps ex-Mhasibu Housing CEO to drive its growth

Local real estate company Fusion Estates has announced the appointment of Morris Njagi as its new chief executive officer, effective February 4, 2025.

By 2 months ago

Fusion Estates taps ex-Mhasibu Housing CEO to drive its growth

Investors in poultry bet on animal welfare to access more markets

Poultry farmers and investors looking to access more markets and maximise their profits must prioritise animal welfare practices.

By 2 months ago

Investors in poultry bet on animal welfare to access more markets

How community health promoters are driving immunization success in Wajir

Some CHPs face challenges tracking nomadic communities as they move long distances. It’s costly to follow these households, especially when they travel far.

By 2 months ago

How community health promoters are driving immunization success in Wajir

State boosts CHPs work with stipends, gadgets and training

By bringing healthcare closer to homes, CHPs play a vital role in improving access to healthcare services for marginalized populations in rural areas.

By 2 months ago

State boosts CHPs work with stipends, gadgets and training

Regulator in new push to raise informal dairy sector standards

Kenya’s informal dairy sector accounts for nearly three-quarters of the country’s milk supply, playing a critical role in the economy and providing nutrition to millions of households affordably.

By 2 months ago

Regulator in new push to raise informal dairy sector standards

State to publish amended ICT Bill as cybercrime threats rise

The government is getting ready to publish the amended draft of the ICT Authority Bill, 2024 for another round of public hearings.

By 3 months ago

State to publish amended ICT Bill as cybercrime threats rise

Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told

Resident associations have the potential to transform Nairobi into a modern and smart city, Jubilee Holdings Ltd Group CEO Julius Kipng’etich has said.

By 4 months ago

Help transform Nairobi into smart city, resident associations told

KDC strengthens livestock resilience through knowledge exchange programme

The Kenya Development Corporation hosted an exchange programme under the Drive (de-risking, inclusion, and value enhancement) project, designed to address challenges faced by pastoralists.

By 4 months ago

KDC strengthens livestock resilience through knowledge exchange programme

Saccos challenged to work on risk management to safeguard wealth

Stakeholders admit many cooperatives lack effective risk mitigation strategies. Players attribute the lack of strategies to ineptitude among directors and top managers.

By 4 months ago

Saccos challenged to work on risk management to safeguard wealth

Saccos urged to strengthen risk management to safeguard their resources

More than 90% of Saccos in the country lack effective risk identification and mitigation strategies, a situation that could lead to increased losses of members’ funds.

By 4 months ago

Saccos urged to strengthen risk management to safeguard their resources

Phone financiers hit big as borrowers bypass security locks to evade payment

Kenya’s asset financing market has significantly reshaped access to essential tools like smartphones, offering millions of low-income earners a lifeline to the digital economy.

By 4 months ago

Phone financiers hit big as borrowers bypass security locks to evade payment

Healthcare workers receive oxygen safety training

Amid increasing demand for oxygen in public hospitals, the workers are being taken trained on handling protocols to ensure the safety of both patients and healthcare providers.

By 4 months ago

Healthcare workers receive oxygen safety training

Co-op Bank tops industry at IT awards

The Co-operative Bank of Kenya was named the winner in the banking sector at this year’s CIO100 Awards.

By 4 months ago

Co-op Bank tops industry at IT awards

NGO to construct gender-safe houses in five counties

As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence continues, Shining Hope for Communities (Shofco) said it will also strengthen 48 existing ones across 15 counties.

By 4 months ago

NGO to construct gender-safe houses in five counties

Reforms boost market access, earnings for coffee farmers

Coffee market stakeholders say there has been significant improvement in the commodity's trading since the reopening of Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) in August last year.

By 4 months ago

Reforms boost market access, earnings for coffee farmers

Clergy now back GMOs after learning process

Clergy in Kiambu urges government to invest in GMOs after meeting scientists from KUBICO; calls for accurate information to combat myths on GMO crop safety.

By 4 months ago

Clergy now back GMOs after learning process

Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust

When this year ends, one of the most memorable tragedies will be the Hillside Endarasha Academy fire that claimed the lives of 21 students and left lifetime scars on survivors and parents.

By 4 months ago

Time bomb: Millions of lives left exposed as safety rules gather dust

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

The Nairobi City County targets to develop 10,000 units in its Annual Development Plan for the financial year 2025/26.

By 4 months ago

Inside Sh81.3b Nairobi County housing development plan

KRA in fresh plan to weed out graft at port

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has initiated a business process reengineering effort to combat long-standing corruption schemes at the Mombasa port.

By 5 months ago

KRA in fresh plan to weed out graft at port

Middle East, Asian firms major attractions at the Construction Expo

More than 150 local and international companies showcased their products and services at the Big 5 Construct Kenya expo held at Sarit Centre on November 6-8.

By 5 months ago

Middle East, Asian firms major attractions at the Construction Expo

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

A digital marketplace designed to connect businesses to their markets in Africa through access to vendors has been launched in Nairobi.

By 5 months ago

New digital marketplace to boost businesses visibility, grow customer base

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

Kenya’s vibrant entrepreneurial landscape is expected to benefit from a regional tour that will further solidify its position as a leader in African fintech and agritech innovation.

By 5 months ago

Kenya tour to shine light on women-led tech innovations

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

Listed firm HF Group has received regulatory approval from the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) to raise Sh6 billion through a rights issue.

By 5 months ago

HF Group gets CMA nod to raise to Sh6 billion via rights issue

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

The partnership will seek to improve joint project due diligence efficiency, maximising cost savings and eliminating duplication.

By 5 months ago

World Bank agency, insurer in bid to boost investments in Africa

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