PCPB, CropLife Kenya Reaffirm Rigorous Safety Standards for Registered Pesticides
aak-GROW, Chief Executive Officer, Joel Mutai explains to a farmer how to identify a genuine product outside an agrovet in Mwea. Photo by Kimuri Mwangi NAIROBI, Kenya, July 27 – The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) and aak-GROW/CropLife Kenya have reaffirmed that all pesticides registered for use in Kenya undergo rigorous scientific evaluation and continuous…
CA Mandates One-Year Warranty on All Device Sales
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 24 – Communications Authority of Kenya now requires every mobile phone, tablet and laptop sold in the country to carry a minimum 12-month warranty with a return policy, backed by fines of 0.2% of annual turnover and a floor of Sh500,000 for breaches. The Communications Equipment Vendor Class Licence guidelines extend to…
Kenya Calls for Increased Investment in Coastal Forests and Drylands to Boost Restoration and Eco-Jobs
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23 – In a bid to turn ecological recovery into an engine for economic growth, Kenya is calling for increased investment and stronger partnerships to accelerate the restoration of Kenya’s dryland and coastal ecosystems noting that the initiative will create green jobs, strengthen climate resilience and unlock sustainable economic opportunities. Forestry Principal…
Kenya to Host Regional Healthcare Hub as World Health Expo Returns to Nairobi in September 2026
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 23 – Kenya is consolidating its position as the primary commercial and logistical gateway for East Africa’s healthcare market as the World Health Expo (WHX) prepares to return to Nairobi from September 16–18, 2026, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) bringing together manufacturers, distributors, hospital buyers, logistics providers and policymakers at…
PropelA Dual Apprenticeships Yield 30% Return on Investment for Businesses in Kenya, Study Reveals
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 21 – As Kenya grapples with persistent youth unemployment and a growing industrial skills gap, a landmark business case study released today provides compelling evidence that investing in industry-led skills development delivers measurable economic returns. The independent Return on Investment (ROI) study on Kenya’s PropelA Dual Apprenticeship Programme conducted by Orange and…
Glasgow 2026: Sports PS Mwangi Flags Off Team Kenya for Commonwealth Games
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 20 – Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has officially flagged off a formidable delegation of 188 athletes, coaches and technical officials at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. ​The highly anticipated games are scheduled to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August…
Kenya Wins Global Recognition for Veterinary Drug Oversight, Lands First African Bid to Host World Congress
By Mercy Kachenge NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – As climate change fuels prolonged droughts, emerging livestock diseases and antimicrobial resistance, veterinary medicine has become one of the most critical yet often overlooked pillars of Kenya’s food security. Kenya is earning global recognition for strengthening animal health systems. The country recently won the bid to host…
Silva Gigiri Targets UN Community with Wellness-Centered Luxury Development
By Mercy Kachenge NAIROBI, Kenya, July 18 – Construction has officially begun on the KSh2 billion Silva Gigiri residential development along UN Crescent in Nairobi’s diplomatic district, with developers saying the project will combine luxury living with wellness-focused design. The development, expected to take between 30 and 36 months to complete, is being led by…
Smart Applications Unveils ‘Smart Elevate’ Mentorship Program to Drive African HealthTech Talent
PHOTO: Dr. Francis Thiongo, Chairman School of Computing and Information Technology JKUAT (L) receiving a token of appreciation from Isaiah Mosiori, CEO Smart Applications International, Kenya (R) during the official launch of Smart Elevate Mentorship Programme at JKUAT Main Campus, Juja. NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – In a major move to bolster Africa’s rapidly evolving…
How Smartphone is Becoming Kenya’s Next Frontier in Healthcare
NAIROBI, Kenya, July 17 – In many countries, especially in Kenya, healthcare is still defined by distance, cost and long waiting times. A hospital, anywhere in the world, is not a place one would willingly want to be, but circumstances force them to. For millions of people, seeing a doctor is not always immediate or…
