Kenya, EU Sign Sh4.8bn Deals to Boost Green Transition and Climate Resilience

Nairobi — Kenya and the European Union on Thursday signed four major financing agreements worth Sh4.8 billion to support the country’s green transition, strengthen climate resilience, and accelerate the shift toward a... Read more »

DP Kindiki urges MPs to support Infrastructure Fund Bill » Capital News

MACHAKOS, Kenya, Nov 14 – Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has asked lawmakers to rally behind the proposed Infrastructure Fund Bill, saying it will enable the government to deliver large-scale development projects across... Read more »

Kenya: IEBC Says Probe On Deadly Kasipul Chaos Underway, Vows Zero Tolerance to Violence

Nairobi — The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has said investigations are underway into violent incidents in Kasipul Constituency–including recent chaos that left two people dead–vowing a zero tolerance approach to... Read more »

Kenya: Cartels – the Invisible Tax On Consumers

Nairobi — The word cartel evokes negative connotations, and rightly so. Cartels, irrespective of the sector in which they exist, are formed to benefit the proponents of the scheme, at the expense... Read more »

New guideline prioritizes innovation over metrics

BEIJING, China, Nov 14 — China has introduced a new guideline to enhance the evaluation of scientific research by young university faculty members, as part of broader efforts to strengthen the development... Read more »

KPA to roll out 24-hour schedule in fresh port decongestion bid

A section of Mombasa Port terminal 2. The terminal is used to reduce congestion of containers at the Port. 4th April 2023.[FILE,Standard] The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) and... Read more »

How quality of land is slowing down development of housing units units

Whenever affordable housing is discussed, the cost of land is always blamed for the skyrocketing prices of units. Several attempts have been made by both the private sector and the government... Read more »

Kenya: Govt Promises to Fix Crisis of Undocumented Kenyan Children in Saudi Arabia

Nairobi — The Government of Kenya is engaging in bilateral interventions with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to address growing concerns over undocumented Kenyan children born to migrant mothers. Speaking during the... Read more »

Experts: Use retired Kenya Navy ships to train local seamen

Engineering cadets under instruction aboard a cargo ship at the Mombasa port.The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) projects a shortfall of 89,000 qualified officers by 2026. [Omondi Onyango, Standard] Recently retired Kenya... Read more »

AI boosts Singles Day sales, shopping experience

BEIJING, China, Nov 12 — Chinese consumers exhibited robust purchasing power as they shopped for intelligent electronic products and home appliances during this year’s Singles Day carnival — an online sales event... Read more »