Split The Sauti Sol singer gave his opinion in an interview. According to Bien Aime Sol, marriage is not about possessing another human being. During an interview at the opening of his new bar last week, the Sauti Sol frontman said marriage is “about …

Comment on this story comment NAIROBI – The gunman approaches from behind and points a pistol to his victim’s head. He pulls the trigger and “plop,” a lifeless body sags forward. The shot switches to another execution and another. The video was posted on Facebook, among a large group of …

United Democratic Alliance flag-bearer William Ruto has claimed that there is a need to reshape the economy to improve the well-being of all Kenyans. Ruto said on Saturday while on the campaign trail in Garissa and Kitui counties that if elected to office he will ensure youth and small and …

Olkaria II geothermal power plant (Source: UNU) KenGen has issued a call for proposals for the feasibility study to produce green hydrogen, ammonia and fertilizer at the Olkaria geothermal site in Kenya. KenGen has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a feasibility study on the production of green hydrogen, …

After three weeks of rigorous training, Kenya‘s U20 World Cup squad travel to Cali, Colombia tonight ahead of the global spectacle scheduled from August 1-6. Kenya will field a strong contingent of 28 athletes, 14 men and an equal number of women, including two defending champions – Purity Chepkirui in …

Nairobi — Embattled former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has now gone to court under a certificate of emergency to challenge the decision by the Independent Electoral and Boundary Commission (IEBC) to disqualify him from the Mombasa gubernatorial election. The matter, which has since been referred to the judge, comes more …

In Bitcoin.com News’ inaugural newsletter, featuring the biggest crypto and economic news from Africa, the head of an African regional central bank, Herve Ndoba, begs the bank’s board to launch a common digital currency. At the same time, the regional bank warned that the CAR’s bitcoin law was inconsistent with …

Business Covid wiped away 2.5 million hours worked in Kenya – study Friday 29 July 2022 Coronavirus COVID-19 infection 3D medical illustration. FILE PHOTO | NMG Kenya lost 2.5 million working hours in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to projections by the African Development Bank (AfDB). The bank’s …

Nairobi, Kenya, July 28 (Reuters) – A Kajiado woman who had sued former Nairobi Gov. Mike Sonko for child support has dropped the case against him, saying she was forced to smear his name for money. The woman had filed a lawsuit in court to force Sonko to pay a …

While traditional partners wrote Africa off as a “hopeless continent,” China chose to invest in developing Africa’s vast potential as a resource-rich frontier and future market. China became a committed friend and partner. China, now focused on building a community of shared future for mankind, launched the Belt and Road …

Russia has donated Ksh 118 million (US$1 million), which will be used to build the capacity of Kenya‘s healthcare sector to respond to the fallout from the pandemic. The donation came as a surprise as the country is in the midst of a war with its neighbor Ukraine, a move …

heritage Why Kenya keeps losing billions in underwater tourism Wednesday 27 July 2022 Tourists having fun at Bamburi Beach Hotel, Mombasa in this photo taken on November 20, 2021. FILEPHOTO | NMG Kenya lacks revenue from underwater tourists who want to delve into history and explore archaeological treasures. The looting …

Tribalism aside, some people I’ve worked with went to unimaginable levels to protect their jobs and other favors. Working for the State House was lucrative. The allowances were fat, foreign travel so frequent, the influence so great that being transferred from that seat of power was devastating and humiliating. To …

Health Kenya ranks at the top in the production of vaccines Tuesday 26 July 2022 Local vaccine production can bring Kenya billions of shillings in additional investment, savings and revenue each year, according to the medical journal Lancet. In a recent, republished study, the journal ranked Kenya as a top …

Airtel to Acquire 60MHz Additional Spectrum in Kenya for $40M – Nairametrics …

SpotOn Vacations CEO Mark Steve was among the world leaders to be recognized by the Ruler of Dubai during the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation Global Summit. At the event on Saturday, July 23, Steve was named the Most Influential Youth Leader of the Year for his leadership contribution to …

Several people have been killed after a Modern Coast bus crashed at a notorious danger spot along the Meru-Nairobi Highway. The carnage happened after the bus bound for Mombasa turned off the Nithi Bridge on Sunday July 24 after the driver lost control of the 57-seat PSV. It then rolled …

Kenya has continued to assert its place in the world of global tourism after three hotels have been ranked among the best in recent years Travel + Leisure Magazine Awards. In their 2022 edition of the World’s Best Awards, Magazine ranked Giraffe Manor as the fourth best hotel on the …

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23 (Reuters) – A new storm is brewing ahead of Tuesday’s presidential debate over the issues that will shape discourse between Deputy President William Ruto and his main rival Raila Odinga. While Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance asked for special slots to be allocated for key issues such …

By KARI MUTU Henrietta Mwangola is Managing Director of Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge in Tsavo National Park, the first game lodge in Kenya. Many safari lodges in Kenya are run by men, so it is unusual to come across a woman who has held the role for over a decade. …

Kelly Gachaga from Muthaiga in the past. [Maarufu Mohamed, Standard]. Kenya’s top amateur golfers will be flexing their muscles at this year’s Coast Open 2022 ‘Barry Cup’ Championship, which begins tomorrow at the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Course. The two-day, 36-hole stroke event, which ends Sunday, is the 102nd …

Copyright AFP 2017-2022. All rights reserved. A video clip has been circulating on social media of Kenya’s Vice President William Ruto allegedly admitting a career built on the proceeds of corruption during an interview with the BBC. However, the clip was edited to make it sound like Ruto admitted to …

Business Cash from Kenyans in US plunges on American inflation Friday 22 July 2022 The Governor of the Central Bank of Kenya, Patrick Njoroge. PHOTO | SALATON-NJAU | NMG Cash sent home by Kenyans living and working in the US fell for three straight months through June as inflation in …

Kigali – For many years, East African countries were considered hotspots for the wildlife trade. Now conservation organizations have begun to mobilize all stakeholders to fight the illegal trade in animals – some to the brink of extinction. “Slight progress has been made in tackling the illegal trade in wildlife …

Taoyuan City, Taiwan could join Long Beach’s list of sister cities – including Yokkaichi, Japan; Qingdao, China; Sochi, Russia; Phnom Penh, Cambodia; and Mombasa, Kenya. On Tuesday, the Long Beach City Council approved Taoyuan City’s application to become a sister city. The council will vote on a formal resolution next …

The Kwale County Government of Kenya has launched its County Action Plan to localize Kenya’s National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security 2020 – 2024 (KNAPII). Kwale is the fourth district to develop a Local Action Plan acknowledging the crucial role of women in peace and social cohesion. At …

Business UN calls on Kenya to tax crypto sector players and ban advertising Wednesday 20 July 2022 The United Nations has asked Kenya and other developing countries to regulate and tax the cryptocurrency industry to limit the risk of meltdown in the crypto market and risks of financial instability. A …

Raila Odinga, presidential candidate for Kenya‘s coalition party Azimio La Umoja One, says should he win the presidency next month he will ensure the country realizes all the attributes of the national anthem. During coalition campaign rallies in Naivasha and during a campaign tour of Nakuru County, Raila said his …

The historical Verdict follows a landmark judgment of the Court of Justice of 26 May 2017, which found that the Kenyan government had violated the Ogiek’s right to life, property, natural resources, development, religion and culture under the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. “Important step” “This judgment and …

When the African Capital Alliance (ACA) was formed in 1997, it had continental goals but had to start somewhere. Its first foothold as a pioneering private equity firm trying to make its mark in raising investable funds was in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos. It was a most inopportune time, in …

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 (Reuters) – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has revoked Mike Sonko’s candidacy for the gubernatorial race in Mombasa after the Supreme Court ruled his impeachment was upheld as governor of Nairobi. The decision to revoke his nomination certificate, issued just last week, was communicated …

The CEO shared the information from onboard the new expedition ship SH Vega last week before her name day cruise from Helsinki to Copenhagen with media and trade. Itineraries 2023 for SH Vega, HH Minervaas well as SH Diana – currently under construction at Helsinki Shipyard – will go on …

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 (Reuters) – The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) will decide whether or not to keep former Nairobi Gov. Mike Sonko’s authorization for the gubernatorial election in Mombasa until Tuesday, July 19. Commission Chair Wafula Chebukati told the press on Saturday that the final decision would …

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Vice President Willian Ruto presenting the 2017 Jubilee Party manifesto. [File, Standard] According to Amnesty Kenya‘s Human Rights Scorecard 2022, the Jubilee Administration scored an unimpressive 46 percent. Human rights are at the heart of human dignity. The low score indicates a weak focus on citizen …

Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Russia, Suriname and Zambia are already in default, Belarus is on the brink and at least a dozen more are in danger as rising borrowing costs, inflation and debt stoke fears of economic collapse. Adding up the costs is a feast for the eyes. Using bond spreads …

“If the face of power remains the same, so does suffering. Also, policies that restrict women and girls end up harming everyone. A world that limits the power and influence of women also robs itself of their talents and contributions. Her family, her community and her country feel that absence …

WESTERN OFFICE: The Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) is on track to encourage ranchers to grow a special species of grass to improve Jamaica’s food security, but a few farmers in Trelawny aren’t very encouraged as they haven’t been able to reap the benefits to harvest this product, to which …

The Board of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a €63 million loan to Kenya to increase grain and oilseed production by over 1.5 million tonnes over the next two years. The increase in production will help strengthen national food security and economic resilience. The loan is part …

The US Trade Representative’s office announced Thursday that the US and Kenya will begin to forge closer ties under an agreement that would improve farm trade by addressing non-tariff barriers. The Biden administration continues to defy criticism that it does not negotiate traditional tariff-reducing market access deals in pacts like …

columnists How to transform travel and tourism with mobile commerce Thursday 14 July 2022 Tourists photograph a lion in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. FILE PHOTO | NMG The travel and tourism industry is steadily recovering, albeit with a degree of concern as we approach next month’s general election. The …

MOMBASA, Kenya, July 13 (Reuters) – Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has been acquitted by the Supreme Court after months of protracted court battles following the independent elections and borders for Mombasa’s governor’s seat Commission (IEBC) banned him from candidacy. The three-judge bench in Mombasa also directed the electoral commission …

Fresh produce consumers benefit from high-quality food thanks to local value chains that meet government-sponsored and other global standards. Local food companies are also pushing out of the expanded market as consumers continue to increase due to the growth of the middle class and the country’s rapid urbanization. In July …

The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has welcomed the Kenyan government‘s decision to designate the lower 6 GHz radio spectrum (5925 – 6425 MHz) for license-free Wi-Fi use. This is in line with the African Telecommunications Union recommendation of July 2021. DSA is a global organization dedicated to promoting innovation in …

Business President Kenyatta, ministers name 150 state job days to surveys Tuesday 12 July 2022 President Uhuru Kenyatta. FILE PHOTO | NMG President Uhuru Kenyatta’s heads of cabinet have increased the pace of appointments to parastatal bodies and other state-owned agencies, which has been linked to the government’s term expiry …

Attachments The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) monitors trends in staple food prices in countries at risk of food insecurity. For each FEWS NET country and region, Price Bulletin provides a series of charts showing monthly current year prices in selected urban centers, allowing users to compare current …

The United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC), co-organized by Portugal and Kenya from 27 June to 1 July 2022 in Lisbon, Portugal, was a landmark ocean event to bring together decision-makers, innovators, private sector actors and stakeholders to implement SDG Goal 14 and Aspiration 1.6 of Africa’s Agenda 2063, both of …

By Shimbo Pastory, CSSp. From Galston, Kilmarnock, Scotland, our international correspondent Shimbo Pastory spoke to Bongo Zozo, who is based in Southampton, England, in the south, about his journey with the Swahili language as the world celebrated World Kiswahili Language Day. Bongo Zozo stands out for mentioning a possible enduring …

WASHINGTON, DC – Congregations of women religious around the world can feel overwhelmed with the care older sisters need, but often resources that are taken for granted in developed countries are not even available in other countries. For example, while churches around the world provide their older sisters with access …

The national government has created six new subdistricts in the coastal region as part of efforts to bring services closer to the people. Coast Regional Commissioner (RC), John Elungata, announced that Kwale, Kilifi and Tana River counties have each received two new administrative units for improved community services. Elungata identified …

Plus, hackers want ShopRite to pay for their customers’ data. Editor’s Notes Week 27, 2022 Reading time: 5 minutes Nigeria introduced eNaira last year; Ghana’s eCedi just entered the pilot phase this week. No funny joke here – I’m just giving you the news. 👍🏿 Enjoy the long weekend Kelechi …

… asks Buhari Tourism is recognized worldwide as the largest employer of labor and the engine of human society and economic development due to its multiplier effect. With this in mind, many nations of the world pay close attention to its development by initiating key policies and measurable implementation strategies …

VANGA, Kenya (AP) – “Tuna isn’t for everyone,” lamented 65-year-old Chapoka Miongo, a handline fisherman on Kenya‘s south coast, from his dugout canoe. He is one of many artisanal fishermen in Shimoni, a bustling coastal town 82 kilometers (51 miles) south of Mombasa dotted with dhows, dugouts, outrigger canoes and …

For years, farmers from Lorien in Rumuruti District, Laikipia County have braved cold nights to ensure their crops are not destroyed by elephants that roam freely in the area. Farmers also used all sorts of crude methods to drive away the wild animals, including lighting fires to frighten them if …

In recognition of his thoughtful leadership and his unprecedented achievements in implementing the National Digital Economy Policy and Strategy (NDEPS) for a digital Nigeria; Kashifu Inuwa, Director General of the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), has been awarded the African Leadership Organization’s prestigious Special African Leadership Commendation Award. The …

The following section assesses our main findings regarding the growth of fenced areas over time relative to 1) protection types, 2) administrative boundaries, and 3) other fences. Fencing in relation to land governance A general growth of fenced areas can be observed throughout the Greater Mara in the 00’s but …

Nearly 30 days before the August 9 election, Azimio La Umoja and the Kenya Kwanza alliance are devising last-minute tactics to outdo each other in both the campaign and elections. Azimio, under former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, launched a counteroffensive aimed at discrediting Deputy President William Ruto of the Kenya-Kwanza …

Placeholder when loading item promotions NAIROBI – Fauziah attended a dinner party at her friend Aisha’s house in Mathare, an informal settlement in Nairobi, in 2016. Around 11 p.m., Aisha began to complain of abdominal pain and put on a sanitary napkin. Within minutes, blood had seeped through her clothing. …

Business CBK wants to spy on lenders who disregard consumer rights Tuesday 05 July 2022 Central Bank of Kenya. FILE PHOTO | NMG The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) is seeking a consultant to spy on commercial banks and microfinance lenders to uncover consumer violations such as hidden fees, false …

Akufo Addo The Pan African Writers Association (PAWA) has honored President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo for his contributions and support to the Association’s development. It also honored Nigerian President Muhammed Buhari and Vice Professor Yemi Osinbajo for their support of the association. The awards, recognizing Ghana’s support for PAWA since …

companies Java will open five new stores by October as the rivalry grows Monday 04 July 2022 A branch of Java House in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG Restaurant chain Java House plans to open five more locations in Kenya by October as it expands in a market that is …

Airtel Networks Kenya Limited Board of Directors has appointed Ashish Malhotra as Managing Director to oversee the company’s next phase of growth. Previously, he was Group Head of Sales and Marketing at Airtel Africa, leading the function across 14 countries where Airtel operates. In this role, he was instrumental in …

NAIROBI, Kenya, July 3 – Gaming companies contribute more than Shillings 20 billion annually to state and local government budgets in the name of fiscal and parafiscal levies. They have always supported the state, best demonstrated during the coronavirus pandemic as they strengthened the community with ongoing health donations. The …

The village of Gazi Bay on Kenya’s coast, just 55 kilometers south of bustling Mombasa and off the country’s beaten tourist path, has emerged in recent years as a model for the restoration and care of carbon-absorbing mangrove trees. The Mikoko Pamoja project has preserved 100 hectares of mangroves.(AP: Brian …

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) is pushing for Uganda Airlines to allow direct flights to key cities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to facilitate trade and the movement of goods. said PSFU Board Director Sarah Kagingo SoftPower News that one of the pending issues is Uganda …

Mangroves are tropical marine forests with great potential. They protect coasts from erosion and storm surges; and provide food and shelter for a variety of wildlife, as well as rearing habitats for commercially important fish and shellfish. They’re also fighting climate change: The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) estimates that …