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Lessons Nairobi can learn from UAE on managing transport and housing
Along the streets or pavements are trees and plants of various species. In some places, trees are surrounded by concrete seating spaces. 
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Lessons Nairobi can learn from UAE on managing transport and housing
Standard Group, India High Commission ink editorial content partnership
Standard Group has entered into a strategic partnership with the Indian High Commission in Kenya for mutual collaboration on various issues.
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Standard Group, India High Commission ink editorial content partnership
Prof Siamba, DVC with zero-tolerance for waste bows out
Many Kenyans, including politicians, mourned the death of Prof Donald Namasaka Siamba, calling it a significant loss to the education sector, Bungoma County, and the nation.
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Prof Siamba, DVC with zero-tolerance for waste bows out
Bus project to bridge digital divide among public primary school students
Public primary school learners in Nairobi and Kiambu Counties are set to benefit from a new mobile digital learning initiative.
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Bus project to bridge digital divide among public primary school students
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Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentives
Mining Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho told American investors that Kenya is endowed with various minerals and has put up a relevant regulatory framework to spur investment.
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Kenya woos American mining investors with new incentives
Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad
Two fwo families are now appealing for government intervention to repatriate the bodies of their kin stuck abroad.
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Families in agony as bodies of their kin remain abroad
Harmful investments outpacing nature protection, UNEP warns
Nature-based Solutions include greening urban areas to reduce heat-island effects, embedding nature into road and energy infrastructure, and producing emissions-negative building materials.
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Harmful investments outpacing nature protection, UNEP warns
Father of watchman killed in South C building collapse cries for help
Galgalo, 30, was one of two security guards killed while manning the building.
By 9 days ago
Father of watchman killed in South C building collapse cries for help
Calls for stronger regulations to phase out lead in paints grow louder
There is a need to have stronger regulations and collaborative efforts to phase out lead in paints in Africa and the world.
By 9 days ago
Calls for stronger regulations to phase out lead in paints grow louder
Copenhagen and Zurich named best livable cities
European cities dominate the rankings, taking seven of the top 10 spots for balancing quality of life with safety.
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Copenhagen and Zurich named best livable cities
How Africa's green energy boom is stalled by ageing power grids
Despite huge renewable potential, Africa’s grid infrastructure is characterised by under investment, fragmentation, and technical difficulties, leaving millions without dependable electricity.
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How Africa's green energy boom is stalled by ageing power grids
EAC launches first regional framework to strengthen pandemic preparedness
The instrument is designed to strengthen collective action against public health emergencies across the eight EAC Partner States.
By 15 days ago
EAC launches first regional framework to strengthen pandemic preparedness
Doctor AI: A clinical tool helping medics
A health informatician and general medicine and surgery by profession, Dr Muragijimana said he came up with the idea of the application in 2019.
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Doctor AI: A clinical tool helping medics
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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way
Retrofitting cities means upgrading existing buildings, infrastructure and systems to be more sustainable, efficient, resilient and healthier.
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Built to last: How to design cities that serve generations the Abu Dhabi way
Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa
Kenya has been appointed to lead renewable energy transition discussions in Africa during a sideline event at the ongoing World Future of Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi,
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Nairobi to lead green energy push in Africa
KETRACO energises the Mariakani substation, eases pressure on the Coast's power network
Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has today energised the 400/220kV Mariakani Substation.
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KETRACO energises the Mariakani substation, eases pressure on the Coast's power network
Record 11 current and former MPs died in 2025, three in one month of February
The year 2025 will go down as one of the darkest in history that took away many Kenyan political leaders.
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Record 11 current and former MPs died in 2025, three in one month of February
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Kenya Airways redeploys second Embraer plane after repair to meet festive season demand
The planes have a capacity of carrying 241 passengers with 96 business and 145 in the economy class.
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Kenya Airways redeploys second Embraer plane after repair to meet festive season demand
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Jay Z and Beyonce, Messi hold largest real estate portfolio among celebrities
Beyoncé and Jay Z own seven properties worth $500 million (Sh64.4 billion), making them the biggest celebrity investors in real estate.
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Jay Z and Beyonce, Messi hold largest real estate portfolio among celebrities
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Thome estate residents protest new highrise property developments
They said the estate is a low density and controlled development one, where highrise developments are not allowed.
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Thome estate residents protest new highrise property developments
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Kenya Railways adds extra Madaraka Express service to ease holiday travel
The train departs Nairobi Terminus at 9:40 a.m, arriving at Mombasa Terminus at 3:35 p.m carrying 1,200 passengers.
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Kenya Railways adds extra Madaraka Express service to ease holiday travel
Kenya ranks poorly in digital quality of life and AI development as Finland, US top
Kenya ranks lower in artificial intelligence than 69 per cent of the countries analysed, with 83 countries above.
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Kenya ranks poorly in digital quality of life and AI development as Finland, US top
Diaspora Kenyans seek 16 parliamentary seats, online voting in 2027 polls
They want the Elections Act repealed to establish approximately 15 diaspora constituencies mapped to global regions.
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Diaspora Kenyans seek 16 parliamentary seats, online voting in 2027 polls
Christmas comes early for Naivas Kikwetu winners
Naivas Supermarkets has started rewarding its customers with prizes in the ongoing Naivas Kikwetu promotion during this festive season. 
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Christmas comes early for Naivas Kikwetu winners
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Nairobi, Kiambu building plan approvals revenue drops on low construction activity
Nairobi County recorded the lowest earnings from building plan approvals between January to October this year, underscoring reduced construction in the city.
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Nairobi, Kiambu building plan approvals revenue drops on low construction activity
Shelter Afrique gets new board
Shelter Afrique Development Bank (ShafDB) has announced the election of Lionel Zinsou as chairman of the board and Said Athman Mtwana as vice chairman.
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Shelter Afrique gets new board
Boost for women in creative economy after new incubation funding deal
In partnership with GIZ, the Kenya Film Commission is deepening its longstanding commitment to championing women’s leadership in film.
By 1 month ago
Boost for women in creative economy after new incubation funding deal
Media must be part of Kenya's fight against money laundering, expert says
The expert also revealed that politicians are the biggest culprits in money-laundering, due to the large amounts of money they handle.
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Media must be part of Kenya's fight against money laundering, expert says
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Inside Jirongo's 'Savage Politics': The YouTube platform that kept him politically active
Through the channel, CJ, as he was commonly known, became the host of his show dubbed Savage Politics—a platform for hard-hitting political conversations where he hosted guests.
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Inside Jirongo's 'Savage Politics': The YouTube platform that kept him politically active
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How lengthy SHA clearance caused death of pregnant woman, baby at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
On December 11, Festus Wambua was looking forward to celebrating the birth of his second boy at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital in Nairobi.
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How lengthy SHA clearance caused death of pregnant woman, baby at Mama Lucy Kibaki Hospital
WRA to resume cutting water for illegal users after January 15
The authority said it has given the illegal water users up to January 15, 2026 before it resumes disconnections.
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WRA to resume cutting water for illegal users after January 15
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Most expensive cities to use public transport globally
Amsterdam takes first place as the world's priciest city for transportation.
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Most expensive cities to use public transport globally
Isuzu resumes assembly of SUVs after 23-year lull
Isuzu East Africa has resumed full local assembly of luxury Sports Utility Vehicle after an 18-year lull since it stopped in 2002.
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Isuzu resumes assembly of SUVs after 23-year lull
Kenya leads Africa's voice at global environmental assembly
UNEA-7 will focus on strengthening multilateralism to deliver united, inclusive action across the triple planetary crisis, treating it as a single, interconnected challenge.
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Kenya leads Africa's voice at global environmental assembly
Night watchman killed as thieves raid liquor shop in Kahawa West
A night guard was murdered on Tuesday night while watching over a liquor shop along Kamae Road in Kahawa West, Kiambu County.
By 2 months ago
Night watchman killed as thieves raid liquor shop in Kahawa West
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2018 - Aerial view of Dubai Frame
Dubai’s real estate market brings the highest returns for investors, with apartment prices more than doubling in just three years.
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Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 2018 - Aerial view of Dubai Frame
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Why Kenya Power has scrapped manual applications for new electricity connections
Individuals and businesses seeking new electricity connections from Kenya Power will now be required to submit their applications exclusively through the company’s website using a link.
By 2 months ago
Why Kenya Power has scrapped manual applications for new electricity connections
Calls for more funding for education technology startups as financing dips
There is a need to increase funding for education technology (edtech) startups in Africa to help advance digital literacy and bridge the country’s learning gaps
By 2 months ago
Calls for more funding for education technology startups as financing dips
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Kenya stakes claim as Africa's next innovation and deal-making capital
Kenya is fast emerging as Africa’s premier innovation and business execution hub as global investors, financiers and policy leaders.
By 2 months ago
Kenya stakes claim as Africa's next innovation and deal-making capital
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From smoke to sustainability: Rai Paper gets a green makeover
The former Webuye Pan Paper factory, once dormant, now thrives with bagasse-based and recycled paper production.
By 2 months ago
From smoke to sustainability: Rai Paper gets a green makeover
Kapenguria Makutano sewerage project sparks anger
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By Irissheel Shanzu
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Pictorial: Drought ravages parts of Kenya
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