Logistics firms say drones are cost-effective and could assist with inventory management and order picking. [File, Standard] Logistics firms want the government to lift restrictions on the use of drones to transport... Read more »
Sep 9 – Pakistan’s economy, long under an IMF-supported stabilisation programme, had begun to show tentative signs of recovery. However, since July, relentless monsoon rains have unleashed catastrophic floods across Punjab, Khyber... Read more »
With Morocco and Tunisia already qualified, the battle for the remaining automatic slots and four play-off spots intensified across multiple groups Africa’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign continued on Tuesday with... Read more »
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 10— Egypt has condemned Ethiopia’s inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), describing it as a unilateral action that violates international law and undermines the rights of downstream... Read more »
Ivory Coast’s Former First Lady Simone Gbagbo Cleared to Run for President Ivory Coast’s former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, was unexpectedly cleared as one of five candidates to contest the... Read more »
Kenya Institute of Supplies Management CEO Kenneth Matiba calls for training of public officers and sensitisation of suppliers and contractors on e-procurement system to improve service delivery. [File, Standard]
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Fact-checking Kenyan president Ruto and governors’ chair Abdullahi at the 2025 devolution conference Ruto was correct that counties would receive KSh415 billion in the 2025/26 financial year, nearly KSh30 billion more than... Read more »
NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 9 – The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Health has widened its inquiry into alleged malpractice and ethical breaches in Kenya’s kidney transplant sector, with Mediheal Group of Hospitals... Read more »
KISUMU, Kenya, Sep 9 – The race to succeed the late Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were is gaining momentum, with aspirants intensifying campaigns across the constituency in Homa Bay County ahead of... Read more »
ADDIS ABABA, Kenya, Sep 8 – President William Ruto has challenged the international community to step up contributions in climate change adaptation and mitigation to complement Africa’s efforts. The President said Africa... Read more »