OPINION: Will telemedicine in Kenya outlast COVID-19?

By Guest Writer,

By Dr. Robert Korom Telemedicine has witnessed explosive growth globally during the COVID-19 pandemic. While the technology that enables tel...

MyDawa , telemedicine

OPINION – Fuel marking and monitoring: A great achievement in tackling fuel adulteration and dumping

By Citizen Reporter,

By Pavel Oimeke Have you had the unfortunate experience of visiting a fuel station to fill your tank and had to make a costly visit to the garage s...

EPRA , Fuel , Pavel Oimeke

OPINION: It is time to revive Kenya’s food system

By Citizen Reporter,

By Claire Nasike In the wake of COVID-19, Kenya’s food system has been one of the most challenged systems in Kenya with workers being laid of...

Kenya’s food system

Is Uhuru’s Ksh.2 billion pledge to musicians realistic? Here’s the break down

By Ian Omondi,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday announced the government’s projection that local musicians will henceforth be earning Ksh.200 million per month i...

MCSK , Mike Strano , Milka Kulati , musicians , President Uhuru Kenyatta , Royalties

Why coronavirus is making people hoard illegal drugs

By CNN,

It's not just toilet roll that people are panic buying. Some illegal drug users are reportedly stockpiling their substance of choice as restrictio...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , stockpiling

KEBS bans importation of ‘mitumba’ indefinitely

By Tonny Ndungu,

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has banned the importation of second-hand clothes and shoes-otherwise know as "mitumba"- until further notice. ...

KEBS bans importation of mitumba

OPINION: Kenya shall triumph against Coronavirus pandemic

By Citizen Reporter,

By Abraham Mariita Without a doubt, Kenya shall triumph against the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, just like the rest of the world will. Simil...

‘Queen Sono’ first original African series commissioned by Netflix

By CNN,

If you're tired of the Bond formula, Queen Sono may be the spy you've been waiting to binge-watch. In this Netflix series, released on February 28,...

Netflix , sono

China outlaws eating of wild animals following coronavirus outbreak

By CNN,

A strict ban on the consumption and farming of wild animals is being rolled out across China in the wake of the deadly coronavirus epidemic, which is ...

coronavirus

Why this Ksh.3K gin made with elephant poop is all the rage in SA

By CNN,

A vacation is often an inspiring experience -- but that inspiration can take many forms. Following a holiday to a game reserve a couple of years ag...

gin , indlovu , poop

Local firms chasing Kenya’s ultra-rich diaspora community

By Kepha Muiruri,

Local firms have doubled down on their efforts to attract Kenya’s ultra-rich diaspora community as they increasingly view the segment as a source of...

CBK , Kenya Diaspora Allliance (KDA) , remittances

BWIRE: Why Kenya needs MIL policy yesterday

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire Information including media content regulation in Kenya is as problematic as in the rest of the world, given the rapidly expanding ...

Media and information literacy (MIL)

World Food Day: Farmers encouraged to embrace technology

By Citizen Reporter,

Farmers in Vihiga County were on Thursday urged to embrace technology as a way of redefining agribusiness. Speaking to farmers during the marking o...

Pamela Kimwele , Pamela Mahila , Vihiga

South Africa plans to build 600 commuter trains by 2027

By Imani Mitchelle,

The South African government plans to spend almost $60 billion (Ksh. 6.2 trillion) within the next ten years on rail infrastructure. According to a...

south africa , trains

BWIRE: Solar energy is the option to lighting Kenya

By Victor Bwire,

By Victor Bwire Players in the solar energy sector are raising challenges in the industry that government needs to relook as a matter of priority. ...

Kenyans using Whatsapp, social media more than ever, cite addiction – report

By Kepha Muiruri,

Instant messaging and social networks use in Kenya has almost doubled as Kenyans register a virtual addiction to mobile phones. A survey from globa...

instagram , social media , whatsapp

19 dead in resurgence of Mexican drug cartel intimidation killings

By VOA,

Mexican authorities found 19 bodies Thursday in western Mexico, apparent casualties of a drug turf war. The killings contrast with years of gangs hidi...

Mexican drug cartels , Mexico , The U.S. State Department

Millions in Zimbabwe facing starvation after severe droughts

By CNN,

More than two million people in Zimbabwe are facing starvation after a severe drought that affected food harvests, the World Food Programme said in a ...

Drought , United Nations , World Food Programme , Zimbabwe

DCI Kinoti puts on notice foreigners investing crime proceeds in Kenya

By Dennis Musau,

Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI) George Kinoti on Tuesday fired a warning shot to foreigners who flee into Kenya after committing various cri...

DCI George Kinoti , foreigners , money laundering

Savannah Cement in Sh5 billion Expansion Drive

By Citizen Reporter,

Savannah Cement has lined up a 5 billion shillings in expansion investment with an eye on regional growth. The cement maker that is Kenya’s fourt...

Cement maker , Ronald Ndegwa , Savannah Cement