Kenyan scientist Muthoni Masinde created an app that predicts droughts

By CNN,

An app is combining weather station data with the traditional knowledge of African farmers to predict droughts. To help prepare farmers for the eff...

ITIKI , Muthoni Masinde

Eliud Kipchoge, DPP Noordin Haji listed among top 50 African disruptors

By Ian Omondi,

Four Kenyans are among 50 personalities across the continent listed by a leading publication for their efforts in transforming their various fields. ...

Africa Report , DPP Noordin Haji , Edwin Macharia , Eliud Kipchoge , Peter Njonjo , Twiga Foods

Nzoia Sugar Company loses 228 bags of sugar to fraudsters

By Kassim Adinasi,

Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have pitched camp at Nzoia Sugar Company to investigate alleged theft of 228 bags of sugar. ...

Nzoia Sugar Company

Uhuru announces Ksh.54B stimulus plan to jumpstart Kenyan economy

By Faizal Ahmed,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has unveiled his eight-point economic plan that will see the economy jumpstarted. He announced an allocation of Ksh. 53.7b...

stimulus , Uhuru kenyatta

Kenya receives another Ksh.4.6B loan from World Bank for locust invasion response

By Kepha Muiruri,

Kenya has received an addition Ksh.4,6 billion credit facility to address the locust invasion. This comes barely a day after the receipt of a Ksh.1...

Locust invasion , World Bank

JKUAT students Michael Mwaisakenyi and Kenneth Gichira win Ksh.854K Microsoft digital award

By Citizen Reporter,

Two students, Michael Mwaisakenyi and Kenneth Gichira, from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology are the regional winners of the 18t...

Imagine Cup Competition , JKUAT , Microsoft Build Digital , Mwaisakenyi

Covid-19: Governor Waiguru launches food distribution for vulnerable families

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has launched the distribution of relief food to the vulnerable members of the community within the county. The exer...

Uhuru to Kenyan men: Take time during this pandemic to know your wife better

By Tonny Ndungu,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Kenyan men to take their time during the new coronavirus pandemic to stay home and get to know their wives better. ...

presidentt uhuru

‘Think before you say nonsense,’ Uhuru tells critics of flowers gift to U.K.

By Tonny Ndungu,

President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the move by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) to gift health workers from the United Kingdom with bouque...

flowers , KEPSA , Uhuru

Kipchoge: The humble home life in rural Kenya behind remarkable athletic success

By Agencies,

In the lush green gardens of Eliud Kipchoge's training retreat in the Kenyan highlands, the greatest distance runner of all time is describing the dus...

Eliud Kipchoge

Twiga & Jumia ink deal to cut price of fresh produce by 50%

By Citizen Reporter,

Twiga Foods has signed a distribution deal with Jumia to deliver fresh and processed food to the homes of consumers. Also Read: Mercy Wanjau, Peter...

JUmia , twiga

Uhuru warns police against misusing powers in enforcing Covid-19 control orders

By Ian Omondi,

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday warned that rogue police officers found abusing their authority during enforcement of government directives amid ...

coronavirus , police officer , President Uhuru Kenyatta

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

DP Ruto urges employers not to fire workers amid Covid-19 pandemic

By Ian Omondi,

Deputy President William Ruto on Thursday dissuaded employers in the private sector from sacking their staff amid the coronavirus outbreak. DP Rut...

coronavirus , COVID-19 , DP William Ruto

OPINION: It’s been 3 weeks since we heard from MPs after Kenya confirmed first COVID-19 case

By Yvonne Okwara,

It’s been 3 weeks since we reported the first confirmed case of COVID-19. It’s also been 3 weeks since we heard from our Members of Parliament. ...

coronavirus , COVID-19

Coronavirus: Murkomen now calls for protection of tenants, reduction of food prices

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Senate Majority leader Kipchumba Murkomen has proposed a raft of measures aimed at cushioning Kenyans from the imminent economic crisis orchestrated b...

Panic buying, lockdowns may drive world food inflation – FAO

By Reuters,

Lockdowns and panic food buying due to the coronavirus pandemic could ignite world food inflation even though there are ample supplies of staple grain...

coronavirus , FAO , Inflation

Embu residents now forced to eat locusts since the govt’ has abandoned them- MCAs say

By Anthony Ndwiga,

Embu Ward Representatives have expressed disappointment with the National Government’s saying it has completely abandoned the fight against desert l...

Desert locust , Embu locusts

Why the upcountry can be a big market for corporate sponsorship in sports

By Citizen Team,

Sports teams based in the upcountry have been entrusted a lot of hope and faith by their communities, offering opportunities for talented youth to thr...

Kitale RFC

Coronavirus: Murkomen proposes low interest loans, VAT refunds, tax breaks to cushion Kenyans

By Benjamin Muriuki,

Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen wants the government to come up contingency measures to cushion Kenyans from the economic impact of the coro...

coronavirus