Mega Dam Programme to Strengthen Food Security and Trade

GARISSA, Kenya, Nov 30 – President William Ruto has announced that the ongoing construction of 50 mega dams will irrigate 1.5 million acres of land in northern Kenya and the Coast, positioning... Read more »

Insurers caught flat-footed ahead of IRA’s 24-hour cyber breach deadline

Industry experts warn insurance firms remain unprepared for mandatory cyber breach reporting deadlines.[Courtesy] Insurance companies must strengthen their cybersecurity defences to meet regulatory requirements for 24-hour breach reporting, industry experts are warning.... Read more »

Karua accuses State weaponising poverty to win political loyalty

Martha Karua at a burial in Kakamega County. [Mary Imenza, Standard] Martha Karua now says the Opposition will retreat, analyse the events surrounding the by-election, and decide on the next course of... Read more »

Bridge across continents: Kenyan-Australian alumni mark 60 years of partnership

  Australian High Commission  Ms. Jenny Da Rin during the Kenyan Australian Alumni Association in Nairobi.[Courtesy] The Kenyan Australian Alumni Association (KAAA) marked a historic milestone over the weekend, celebrating 60 years... Read more »

Africa: Trump Threatens to ‘Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries’ in Escalating Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

Nairobi — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” escalating his hardline immigration stance amid renewed attacks on Somali and other immigrant communities in... Read more »

Kenya: Ruto Declares ‘New Era’ As Kenya Launches Sh170bn Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit Highway

Nairobi — President William Ruto has described the launch of the Nairobi-Nakuru-Mau Summit and Nairobi-Maai Mahiu-Naivasha highways as the dawn of a new era for Kenya. President Ruto stated that the positioning... Read more »

Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access

Uganda’s private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country’s access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy inconsistencies, and escalating transit risks that continue to... Read more »

Hong Kong tower blocks fire death toll rises to 128 » Capital News

At least 128 people have died in a devastating fire that engulfed multiple high-rise buildings in Hong Kong. A further 79 people have been injured in the city’s deadliest blaze in more... Read more »

Africa: News Influencers Are Reshaping the Media – Insights From Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa

News creators and influencers have become increasingly important sources of news as more people turn to social media and video networks like Facebook and YouTube to inform themselves. By news creators, we... Read more »

Chinese developers eye local financing as capital needs surge

Equity Bank managing director Moses Nyabanda meeting participants at the dinner attended by Chinese investors.[James Wanzala/Standard] Chinese real estate developers in Kenya are increasingly seeking stronger partnerships with local... Read more »