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Elderly persons face discrimination amid calls for age-friendly communities

Ageism, which is the discrimination against older persons, has been cited as one of the biggest challenges affecting senior citizens.

Elderly persons face discrimination amid calls for age-friendly communities

Kenya to host three-day summit on financing agri-food systems starting Tuesday

Kenya to host three-day summit on financing agri-food systems starting Tuesday

KFS confirms it approved Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest

KFS confirms it approved Eco-Hotel in Ngong Forest

Motorists urged to respect vulnerable road users as world marks safety week

Motorists urged to respect vulnerable road users as world marks safety week

Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears

Old and New Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears.

Ngara Estates residents face eviction by county over accrued rent arrears

Hospital to offer new prostate cancer treatment

RFH Healthcare has announced a medical milestone with the successful administration of Lutetium therapy for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer.

Hospital to offer new prostate cancer treatment

Expect more rain in the next one week, says weatherman

Rainfall is expected to continue over a few regions for the next one week, Kenya Meteorological Department has said.

Expect more rain in the next one week, says weatherman

State to clear cane farmers, staff arrears before leasing handover

The government has promised to clear arrears owed to sugar cane farmers for the crop delivered to the four State-owned factories and staff before handing them over for leasing.

State to clear cane farmers, staff arrears before leasing handover

Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman, commissioners

Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman and commissioners, want MPs to quickly approve the commission to start work.

Evangelical clerics welcome new IEBC chairman, commissioners

State vows law review to counter new tech threats

The government is reviewing communication laws to align with emerging threats, including cybercrime and new technologies.

State vows law review to counter new tech threats

Absa backs Eco-Friendly projects with Sh60b funding in 2023

Absa Bank Kenya advanced close to Sh60 billion in sustainable financing in 2023, highlighting the bank’s ongoing commitment to driving sustainable development.

Absa backs Eco-Friendly projects with Sh60b funding in 2023

State urged to increase budgetary allocation to social service workforce

Kenya’s children suffer high rates of violence, abuse, neglect, combined with an overstretched and under-resourced social service workforce and circuital low government investment.

State urged to increase budgetary allocation to social service workforce

Airbnb's fund boost Sh1b to 160 entities

Airbnb Community Fund has raised more than Sh1 billion to support over 160 non-profit organisations in its grants globally in over 30 countries across the six continents.

Airbnb's fund boost Sh1b to 160 entities

MPs question Raila's motive as they fight to save NG-CDF

The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 4 of 2025) is seeking to amend the constitution to establish three funds.

MPs question Raila's motive as they fight to save NG-CDF

Kenya meets April 30 deadline by submitting her second climate action plan to UNFCCC

Kenya has submitted its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

Kenya meets April 30 deadline by submitting her second climate action plan to UNFCCC

Former US Vice President Al Gore to jet in for climate training

Former US Vice President Al Gore will jet in the country to host an in-person climate training between June 12 to 14

Former US Vice President Al Gore to jet in for climate training

Press Freedom Day demands: Safety and better pay for scribes

The government and the general public were urged to ensure the safety of journalists.

Press Freedom Day demands: Safety and better pay for scribes

How employers are denying their workers permanent jobs

Failure to convert contracts into permanent terms denies workers many employment benefits. Despite not being illegal, outsourcing is being abused in the country by many employers.

How employers are denying their workers permanent jobs

Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

Basic amenities, health services, unemployment and security are major concerns of Nairobi city’s over five million residents.

Nairobi scores poorly in the latest smart city ranking

Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator

The announcement has sparked an uproar among practitioners, who say they were not consulted and no explanation was provided for the increase.

Built environment professionals protest seminar fee hike by regulator

Men turn the tide against abuse of women and girls in Tharaka Nithi

However, in the sleepy Nkarini village, Chuka Igamba Ng'ombe, Tharaka Nithi County, a group of men is defying cultural norms to fight against abuse of women and girls.

Men turn the tide against abuse of women and girls in Tharaka Nithi

Smiles reimagined: The growing appeal of aesthetic dentistry

From braces and implants to teeth whitening and veneers, the field has seen remarkable advancements, making treatments more accessible and effective than ever before.

Smiles reimagined: The growing appeal of aesthetic dentistry

From gold to AI: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry

As early as 3,000 BCE, Egyptians crafted dental crowns and bridges from gold. They also used seashells to replace lost teeth.

From gold to AI: The evolution of aesthetic dentistry

'Life there was hell,' Myanmar returnees regret trip

Weak, traumatised and disappointed, the returnees arrived wearing masks to shield their identities from glaring cameras.

'Life there was hell,' Myanmar returnees regret trip

Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

The government has launched an exercise to map, geo-locate industries, and develop a database and directory.

Govt launches drive to map industries for national database

How the new toll roads policy will work: What you need to know

Faced with shrinking incomes from the RMLF, decreasing donor funding, and the threat of EV, the government plans to select and construct some roads to be paid for use.

How the new toll roads policy will work: What you need to know

Kalonzo announces plans to form 'grand coalition' to oust Ruto from power

Kalonzo also criticised the regime for denying Kenyans justice after last year’s Gen Z protests and urged the public to take action.

Kalonzo announces plans to form 'grand coalition' to oust Ruto from power

EU rolls out drive to recruit students for European universities

The European Union Delegation to Kenya has embarked on a recruitment drive for Kenyan students to study in Member States.

EU rolls out drive to recruit students for European universities

New architects lobby president spells out agenda

Newly elected President of the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK), George Ndege, has prioritised five key issues in the built environment in the next two years.

New architects lobby president spells out agenda

MPs, Senators to pocket millions in car maintenance, mileage

Each MP will pocket ShSh4.3 million per year in car maintenance and Sh4.4 million in mileage allowances, totaling to Sh8.7 million per year.

MPs, Senators to pocket millions in car maintenance, mileage

Africa urged to solve its problems, never allow another genocide

Rwandese genocide survivors have been encouraged to write books about the genocide.

Africa urged to solve its problems, never allow another genocide

African climate negotiators push for fairer global policies

Current global policies favour industrialised nations while unfairly limiting Africa’s ability to develop using its natural resources.

African climate negotiators push for fairer global policies

Road users ask government to provide alternative toll-free routes

Kenyans must not be forced to use tolled roads, transport stakeholders have said.

Road users ask government to provide alternative toll-free routes

PS Ronoh calls for Agriculture funding policy ahead of Nairobi summit

The PS said agriculture is a critical sector in transforming the economy and creating employment.

PS Ronoh calls for Agriculture funding policy ahead of Nairobi summit

Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April

Rwanda will host Africa's inaugural two-day summit on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and demographic dividend early next month.

Rwanda to host Africa's first AI and demographic summit in April

Kenya serves up $5 billion to tackle hunger

The 10-year Food and Nutrition Resilience Program (FNRP) was launched on Friday by the Government, KRCS in collaboration with the AU.

Kenya serves up $5 billion to tackle hunger

Super Metro buses seek inspection after suspension

Passengers who use Super Metro Sacco vehicles within Nairobi and its Metropolitan counties continued to suffer for the second day on Friday.

Super Metro buses seek inspection after suspension

Boost to milk, beef production as over 350 embryos of Brazilian Girolando cow breed arrives

Makongi Agri Ltd, which runs Makongi Farm in Eldoret through its sister company Indicus East Africa Ltd managed to import over 350 embryos of Girolando dairy cow breed from Brazil.

Boost to milk, beef production as over 350 embryos of Brazilian Girolando cow breed arrives

New strategy targets youth in fight against violent extremism

A new strategy to counter violent extremism will now incorporate youth engagement to fighting the vice.

New strategy targets youth in fight against violent extremism

Safaricom eyes shift to tech company by 2030

Safaricom chief executive officer Peter Ndegwa says the firm is on course to transform from a telco to a technology company by 2030.

Safaricom eyes shift to tech company by 2030

Emissions from built sub-sector dip for the first time since 2020

A growing number of countries are working to decarbonise buildings even as sluggish progress and financing gaps put global climate goals at risk.

Emissions from built sub-sector dip for the first time since 2020

Dutch businesses call for action on trade barriers

Business leaders highlighted issues such as delayed VAT refunds, taxation, import duty and bribery. They also discussed fines, customs procedures and government contracts.

Dutch businesses call for action on trade barriers

New strategy to fight violent extremism to target youth in ending the vice

A new strategy to counter violent extremism will now incorporate youth engagement to fighting the vice.

New strategy to fight violent extremism to target youth in ending the vice

KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) says demolished stalls at the former Taj Mall area in Embakasi had encroached on pipeline wayleave.

KPC explains why demolition of Taj Mall stalls crucial

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