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James Wanzala

Ruto secures Sh470b for Nairobi-Mombasa expressway in US visit

The expressway is expected to reduce travel time to about four and a half hours from the current average of 10.5 hours it takes to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa by road.

By Macharia Kamau and James Wanzala 3 months ago

Ruto secures Sh470b for Nairobi-Mombasa expressway in US visit

UN agency, firm to host credit rating forum in Nairobi

UN agency, firm to host credit rating forum in Nairobi

By James Wanzala 3 months ago

Boost for renewable energy as EPRA launches guidelines

Boost for renewable energy as EPRA launches guidelines

By James Wanzala 3 months ago

Tech companies commit to spearhead AI in healthcare

Tech companies commit to spearhead AI in healthcare

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Firm charts green energy path with low-carbon emission engines

The Egyptian-based company has been making significant strides in Kenya's automotive industry since its inception in the country three years ago.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Firm charts green energy path with low-carbon emission engines

Calls for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on infant food products

Many countries, including Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Israel, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela, have passed laws requiring mandatory FOPWLs.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Calls for mandatory front-of-pack warning labels on infant food products

Kenya roots for green buildings to cut carbon emissions

The government has embarked on the journey towards zero carbon emissions in the construction industry by 2030.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Kenya roots for green buildings to cut carbon emissions

Report: Depreciation of shilling hurt local economy and credit landscape

The report showed a state of flux in the credit market, shaped by macroeconomic shifts, consumer behaviour changes and technological advancements.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Report: Depreciation of shilling hurt local economy and credit landscape

CJ Koome calls for regular review of county laws, policies

County Attorneys Forum

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

CJ Koome calls for regular review of county laws, policies

Co-shared workspace firms spread footprints

Key providers in the shared workspace industry KOFISI and Workshop17, have announced a strategic partnership to provide a wider range of services and locations across Africa.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Co-shared workspace firms spread footprints

Nairobi residents at risk of waterborne diseases as floods wreak havoc

Nairobi residents risk contracting waterborne diseases like cholera, typhoid and diarrhoea due to floods caused by ongoing rains.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Nairobi residents at risk of waterborne diseases as floods wreak havoc

Sh87.8 million funds to boost weatherman's warning systems

The announcement comes when floods are causing loss of lives and destruction of property in the region.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Sh87.8 million funds to boost weatherman's warning systems

30,000 families to be settled within a week, PS Omollo says

Internal Security and National Administration Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo said some 30,000 families already evacuated will be given settlement within one week.

By James Wanzala and Noel Nabiswa 4 months ago

30,000 families to be settled within a week, PS Omollo says

AstraZeneca launches care programme in latest war against cancer

The fight against cancer in the country has received a major boost after pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca and partners launched the Cancer Care Africa programme.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

AstraZeneca launches care programme in latest war against cancer

Report: Kenyans prefer television, newspapers and radio for news

Kenyans still trust mainstream media as their source of information, a new study by the Media Council of Kenya (MCK) reveals.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Report: Kenyans prefer television, newspapers and radio for news

Murkomen: New roof at JKIA to be complete in a month

A video emerged this week showing the flooded airport premises, cold storage areas, and leaks at Terminal 1C, including checking-in areas.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Murkomen: New roof at JKIA to be complete in a month

Farmers set to access Sh268 million credit to buy fertiliser

Kenyan smallholder farmers often lack the collateral to secure financing to buy fertiliser.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Farmers set to access Sh268 million credit to buy fertiliser

Labour CS says 390 Kenyans died in the workplace

CS Bore said the deaths were out of the total 7,731 occupational accidents recorded last year.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Labour CS says 390 Kenyans died in the workplace

Roam, County Bus Service partner to deploy 200 electric buses

This initiative comes as part of their broader goal to have 200 electric buses operational across Kenya by the end of 2026.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Roam, County Bus Service partner to deploy 200 electric buses

Crisis looms as schools to reopen amid floods, interns strike threat

Schools reopen for second term this week amid raging floods in various parts of the country and threats by intern teachers to disrupt resumption of studies.

By Mike Kihaki and James Wanzala 4 months ago

Crisis looms as schools to reopen amid floods, interns strike threat

Colonel Keitany died on his wedding anniversary

Keitany's wife Norah recalled that recently, the late colonel told her that he had dreamed of his former colleagues who perished in a plane crash.

By James Wanzala 4 months ago

Colonel Keitany died on his wedding anniversary

Civil servants face the axe as Ruto seeks to ease ballooning wage bill

Job cuts looming as the government rolls out tough austerity measures.

By Augustine Oduor and James Wanzala 5 months ago

Civil servants face the axe as Ruto seeks to ease ballooning wage bill

Striking doctors demands are unfair, unaffordable, says SRC

SRC chairperson Lyn Mengich says majority of doctors are at the top of the market in terms of pay compared to other civil servants.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Striking doctors demands are unfair, unaffordable, says SRC

Nairobi residents' lobbies decry unplanned buildings in the city

Manipulation of the online construction permit applications approval system and sham public participation meetings are some of the reasons Nairobi city is facing current urban planning challenges.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Nairobi residents' lobbies decry unplanned buildings in the city

How to control project costs while managing quality, schedule

Cost control is an intricate process that involves the rigorous monitoring, management, and reduction of expenses throughout the project's lifecycle.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

How to control project costs while managing quality, schedule

Buses to be inspected before schools open

School buses will be restricted to operate between 6am and 7pm. The government will also monitor the speed of PSVs and commercial vehicles.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Buses to be inspected before schools open

Road accidents have killed 1,200 in just three months, says NTSA

The deaths are an increase of 5.8 per cent from 1,146 during the same period last year.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Road accidents have killed 1,200 in just three months, says NTSA

Push to have climate change curriculum in universities

Discussions about the need for well-informed climate change reporting started during the Africa Climate Summit (ACS) in September last year

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Push to have climate change curriculum in universities

Transport Ministry mulls fund to expand, spruce up airstrips

CS Murkomen says low-cost carriers have played a key part in expanding the industry. Jambojet has flown seven million customers in 10 years, to launch Mombasa-Zanzibar route on July 1.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Transport Ministry mulls fund to expand, spruce up airstrips

Rwanda hailed for consensus democracy after genocide

Consensus, unlike majoritarian democracy, is the application of consensus decision-making and super majority to the process of legislation in a democracy.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Rwanda hailed for consensus democracy after genocide

Estate agents board warns against use of quacks as practitioners

According to Eunice Macharia, EARB chairperson, the notice was just an advisory to the public to be aware of after receiving complaints from people who have been swindled money.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Estate agents board warns against use of quacks as practitioners

Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development

IEK President Shammah Kiteme says he will implement capacity-building initiatives to equip engineers with the skills required for the future

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Engineers' boss wants peers to take lead in infrastructure development

Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake

Electric mobility firm Roam has announced a strategic partnership with Mogo, a regional asset financier.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Firms in pact to drive up electric bikes uptake

Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters

Climate lobbies have rejected the move by Santiago Network On Loss and Damage advisory board to deny Nairobi to be the headquarters of the network and instead chose Geneva, Switzerland.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Lobbies protest Nairobi's denial as climate network headquarters

Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds

The project's innovative force lies in addressing local and global challenges through tree planting for both current and predicted future climates.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Initiative to boost access to native tree seeds

Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders

Celebrations rang out as the results were announced in the process described as free, fair and verifiable by the school principal, who congratulated the winners.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Democracy on show as MEC pupils pick leaders

Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre

Ashley, a grade eight pupil together with her running mate Philemon Tireito led with 564 votes and will serve for one year.

By James Wanzala 5 months ago

Asley Korir elected president Moi Educational Centre

Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs

The strengthening of Kenya's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem (SKIES) has commenced with eight universities selected to train rapid tech skills youth and students.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Eight varsities picked to offer tech skills to entrepreneurs

Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy

Churches partner with regional bloc to tackle Great Lakes challenges. Development and good governance among issues pact will focus on.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Churches, Intergovernmental organisation sign deal on peace and democracy

Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths

Head injuries make up over a third of treated motorcycle injuries and hospital costs can be up to 4.5 times the annual salary of boda boda riders.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Why focus on helmets is key in combating bodaboda injuries, deaths

Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists

In agricultural research, a notable gender gap persists, particularly within the crop breeding sector. While women have often been well-represented in breeding labs and offices.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Bridging gender gaps by nurturing women scientists

Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza

The event was organised by Rwandan Community in Kenya and sponsored by Rwanda High Commission in Kenya, RwandAir and Agha Khan University Hospital.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

Rwandese community in Kenya unites during cultural extravaganza

EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme

The report revealed that beneficiaries shared similar bank account numbers, registered in more than one social protection programme and unreliable and inefficient call centre number.

By James Wanzala 6 months ago

EACC launches compliance monitoring of Inua Jamii programme

Mudavadi warns against duplication of roles

Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi has called for effective coordination among national government ministries, departments and agencies in the regions.

By James Wanzala and Okumu Modachi 6 months ago

Mudavadi warns against duplication of roles

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