Category: General

Elders Decry Youth’s Edus from Farms to the Streets

Nairobi: As Kenya’s political landscape heats up and urban influences stretch deeper into rural areas, older residents in Kiambu are raising the alarm over a troubling trend where the youth are abandoning agriculture for a cocktail of drug abuse, political protests, and idleness. Once buzzing with the laughter of youth

Authorities Intensify Probe Into Protest Masterminds

Nairobi: The government has condemned what it terms as a wave of orchestrated and premeditated attacks on security installations and public infrastructure across the country, warning that those behind the violence will face the full force of the law. Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen described the incidents,

KALRO Advances Ratoon Technology to Elevate Rice Production

Nairobi: The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) is actively involved in promoting ratoon technology in rice production. Ratoon technology refers to the practice of cultivating a second crop from the stubble or the base of a previously harvested crop, primarily used in sugarcane and rice cultivation. This technique

Kisumu Gears Up for High-Level Investment Meeting

Kisumu: Kisumu County will host the second edition of the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) from August 6 to 8, 2025, as part of efforts to strengthen regional cooperation and attract new investment into the Lake Region. The summit, organised by The IMC People in collaboration with the County Government of

Fuel Price Hike Triggers Consumer Outrage Nationwide

Kenol: The latest review of fuel prices by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has drawn widespread resentment among motorists and other consumers countrywide. In the period under review, up until August 14th, EPRA has announced that the maximum increase allowed on petroleum pump prices for Super petrol, Diesel,

Cameroon’s Economic Update: Harnessing Forests and Natural Wealth for Sustainable Growth

Yaoundé: Unlocking the Value of Forests and Natural Capital. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of the nation’s recent economic developments, medium-term outlook, and the critical role of wealth accounting in assessing the country’s economic performance. The report places a special emphasis on the importance of sustainable forests and natural

Court Orders Mental Evaluation for Narok Nightclub Shooting Suspect

Narok: A Narok Court has ruled that a man accused of shooting to death a youthful lawyer during a brawl at a nightclub be subjected to a mental test before he can stand trial. The accused, Paul Sena, a 53-year-old licensed gun owner, appeared before Senior Resident Magistrate Phyllis Shinyada

DP Spearheads SME Development in Ruiru

Ruiru: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has intensified the government’s economic empowerment programme in Ruiru Constituency, pledging support for thousands of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). Speaking during an empowerment forum at Ruiru Technical and Vocational College grounds, Kindiki reassured micro and small enterprise owners of the government’s full support while