Africa: Saving the Pancake Tortoise – a ‘Living Emblem’ of Kenya’s Natural Heritage

These beautifully patterned creatures face extinction due to habitat loss, land clearance, the illegal pet trade and climate change. Kenya’s exquisite little pancake tortoise, locally known as kobe kama chapati, faces extinction... Read more »

Beyond revenue: Why Kenya must reform its capital gains tax

Capital gains tax is a subject that impacts investors and taxpayers. It sits at the intersection of economic theory, public policy, and personal finance, sparking intense debate among lawmakers, economists, and... Read more »

China moves to fortify public interest mechanism into law

BEIJING, China, Oct 27 — China is moving to enshrine its decade-old public interest litigation system into law as part of efforts to strengthen legal oversight and modernize governance. The nation’s lawmakers... Read more »

Kenya: Javed Lota Edges Out Tarmal and His Dad to Win Mmc Night-Cross Event

Fast-rising tarmac sensation Javed Lota claimed victory at the Mombasa Motor Club (MMC) Night-Cross race, thrilling fans with exhilarating displays “under the stars.” The event, held at the Mombasa Cement track in... Read more »

Farmers decry worst macadamia prices in years, demand export ban review

Macadamia produce on a farm after harvest at Gatitu Village in Nyeri. [File/Standard] Macadamia growers have expressed disappointment over the prevailing low prices following the ban on the export of the... Read more »

Shirika Plan to turn refugee camps into thriving urban centres

President William Ruto and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Mr Filippo Grandi during the launch of the Shirika Plan at State House, Nairobi. [ELLY OKWARE/PCS] Plans are underway to... Read more »

Building green future via sustainable construction, climate-resilient design

The construction business and real estate sector are experiencing a great shift, a move caused by the pressing necessity of sustainability. As the issues of climate change heat up, governments are... Read more »

Cybercrimes law is a moral safeguard, not a gag on expression » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya Oct 26 – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has defended the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes (Amendment) Act, 2025, stating that the law aims to protect the sanctity of the family... Read more »

From Nairobi to Silicon Valley: Kenyan innovator building the future of AI

Benjamin Owino says most AI systems discard context once a decision is made. [Courtesy] At a time when global anxieties over artificial intelligence (AI) often centre on opaque ‘black boxes’, a... Read more »

Govt affirms full control of Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit highway in PPP deal

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 26 — The government has assured Kenyans that the Rironi–Nakuru–Mau Summit Highway will remain under full state ownership, even as it is developed through a Public Private Partnership (PPP),... Read more »