Author: Sherri Christopher
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Hidden Gems in Kenya: 5 Places to Visit in Nanyuki
Kenya has often been ranked among the best globally for its unique features that attract tourists from all over the world. Tourism is a multi-billion industry ... -
Despite low investments, geospatial technologies are proving to be a key driver of development in Africa
Despite low government investment and the absence of a legal framework to guide their use, geospatial technologies are being applied in a wide range of fields ... -
Empowering Women’s Education in Remote Communities Using Satcom
Affordable satellite communication technology is improving access to in-demand skills and the latest learning resources for young girls in Kenya’s central Kajiado constituency. Less than 20% ... -
Where are the financial markets going?
Columnists Where are the financial markets going? Tuesday, November 22, 2022 Stock traders of the Nairobi Stock Exchange. PHOTO/DIANA NGILA Global financial markets have been extremely ... -
Mexico vs Poland: Predictions, preview & betting odds
With both teams having excellent forwards, it could be useful to support them both to find the back of the net. Mexico and Poland play their ... -
Ruto unveils construction of road linking Kenya and Tanzania
By Winnie Atieno Kenyan President William Ruto has launched the construction of the Mtwapa-Kwa Kadzengo-Kilifi (A7) road which will link Kenya and Tanzania. The road is ... -
Tigray Ceasefire Bolsters Kenya’s Influence in Regional Security and Trade » Capital News
Bilateral relations between Kenya and Ethiopia have always been rooted in the pursuit of stronger trade and security relations. In 1963, the two nations signed a ... -
Big benefits Winnie Odinga, Kalonzo’s son, as EALA MPs
Winnie Odinga and Kennedy Musyoka were among nine people elected by parliament on Thursday (November 17th) to represent the country in the East African Legislative Assembly ... -
Maasai Mara: Uniquely colored buffalo calf spotted in national reserve, tourists stunned
A buffalo calf with white spots and spots on its back has been spotted on the border of Mara and Serengeti National Park The calf, which ... -
The “elements” leave a lot to negotiate
Register to our newsletter receive daily updates from the Cop27 climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, straight to your inbox There are less than 48 hours ... -
Kenya’s growing Chinese debt has serious consequences: report
NNA | Updated: November 15, 2022 11:17 p.m. STI Nairobi [Kenya]Nov 15 (ANI): Kenya is going through an economic emergency due to rising Chinese debt, suggesting ... -
Violence in Kenya: 5 key drivers of the decades-long conflict in the north and what to do about them
Kenyan soldiers. Conflict and insecurity are widespread in northern Kenya. In recent weeks, cases of bandit attacks in the region have sown terror in the villages ... -
We got it; Kindiki warns bandits in the North Rift » Capital News
Nairobi, Kenya, 11 November – Home Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has promised a new fight against cattle rustlers and bandits who have continued to wreak havoc ... -
Mayleen eyes courier companies with e-bike rental deals
Technology Mayleen eyes courier companies with e-bike rental deals Monday, November 14, 2022 Electric mobility company Mayleen Corporation is targeting businesses with a scooter and motorcycle ... -
From the police to the anchor NTV; Inspirational Story of Frederick Muitiriri
Frederick Mutiriri is slowly becoming a household name in Kenya’s media industry. The show’s reporter presents the news in Swahili on NTV. But unknown to many, ... -
Why Kenya banned the export of avocados for three months
The government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has frozen the export of avocados by sea from November 15, 2022. The ministry ordered farmers to stop harvesting ... -
Climate Finance Lab calls for innovative ideas on climate finance
Application deadline: December 26, 2022 The Lab seeks innovative financing solutions that can unlock investments to address some of the toughest climate and sustainability challenges and ... -
Going beyond the classroom with Camps International in Kenya – News
A group of wide-eyed student travelers from the Canadian International School of Abu Dhabi participate in projects related to primary schools located next to Tsavo East ... -
Kenya: Kindiki meets Kamket and Pkosing to discuss banditry in the North Rift
Nairobi – Home Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki met leaders of West Pokot and Baringo counties on Wednesday to discuss measures to address the ongoing insecurity plaguing ... -
PayPal Users in Kenya Can Now Access Withdrawal Services Through Equity Bank’s Mobile App and Internet Banking Platform
Currently, Equity Bank is the only local Kenyan bank that offers a 24-hour withdrawal service from a registered PayPal account to a bank account. You can ... -
2022 New York City Marathon Women’s Results
Kenya’s Sharon Lokedi, making her marathon debut in New York, ran like a veteran. She showed patience and courage, and it paid off with a narrow ... -
Tottenham vs Liverpool: Betting tips, predictions & odds
The Reds have been woefully inconsistent this season while Spurs look strong ahead of this game Tottenham are hoping to put the pressure on Arsenal and ... -
Kenyan probe into Arshad murder complete: FO
ISLAMABAD: A two-member investigative team that traveled to Kenya to investigate the murder of prominent journalist Arshad Sharif has completed its work, the Foreign Ministry spokesman ... -
International organizations step up fight against deadly livestock diseases – World
FAO and WOAH launch next phase of efforts to rid the world of peste des petits ruminants and publish book on rinderpest eradication Rome – Veterinary ... -
After six years, the UN climate summit returns to Africa
The 27th annual Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – better known as COP27 – will be held in ... -
President Ruto nominates 51 candidates for PS posts » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, November 2 – President William Ruto has nominated fifty-one candidates for the posts of Principal Secretary. Among those on the list are Nixon Korir ... -
Going beyond fertilizer subsidies to boost food security
In addition to the challenges of food production, farmers face disrupted food supply chains and fragile or lost markets. [iStockphoto] The political goodwill of President William ... -
Changing of the guard at the Ministry of Health
Health Cabinet Secretary Susan N. Wafula took the reins of the Department of Health on Monday, pledging to continue to build on successes while improving certain ... -
”Walk the budget talk’-Farmers cry
President Hakainde Hichilema Farmers and other interest groups in the Zambian agricultural sector, aware of the effects of climate change and other crises affecting the global ... -
Pope Francis Praises Kenyan Bishop Marking Episcopal Golden Jubilee as Diligent Servant
Pope Francis thanks the Kenyan bishop who began his episcopal ministry in August 1972 as auxiliary bishop of the diocese of Kisumu in western Kenya for ... -
Climate-smart future: “Innovation is not enough”
A leading expert warns that agriculture in Africa is the “most exposed sector”, with estimates indicating that climate change will cause yields of up to 22% ... -
Livestock are too weak to stand in Kenya as farmers lose their livelihoods to drought | World | New
Farmer Jones Agole with his few remaining cattle (Photo: Jonathan Buckmaster) In northeast Kenya, residents of this remote town have seen their livelihoods decimated by the ... -
Amb Bett calls for increased efforts to fight terrorism » Capital News
NEW DELHI, India, October 29 – Kenya’s High Commissioner to India, Amb Willy Bett, has called for stronger collaborative efforts to confront the scourge of terrorism ... -
News: Southern Region Police arrest officer suspected of smuggling 48 Eritrean nationals to Kenya
Addis Ababa – The Southern Nations, Nationalities and Peoples (SNNP) Regional Police Commission has announced that a member of the South Omo Zone Police Force suspected ... -
CRAFT: Working on climate resilient agriculture in East Africa
Climate change has led to more droughts in Tanzania. This not only affects sunflower cultivation, but also the production of sunflower oil. To counter this, oil ... -
‘Work closely with police to reduce cattle theft,’ says county chief – Kenya News Agency
Mumias East Deputy County Commissioner Antony Monare called on residents to share vital information and liaise with police to ... -
Central Bank of Singapore chief urges restraint on FX intervention
(Bloomberg) — Southeast Asia has done a “decent job” of allowing markets to absorb some shocks from aggressive U.S. monetary tightening while ensuring that currency weakness ... -
Evening briefing: Kenya promises speedy investigation into missing Indians | Latest India News
Here are the main news, analyzes and opinions of the day. Know all about the latest news and other updates from the Hindustan Times. Kenyan authorities ... -
Mwale meets President of Sierra Leone, seeks to expand MMTC to West African country
Julius Mwale, US-based Kenyan businessman and founder of Mwale Medical and Technology City (MMTC), met Sierra Leone President Julius M. Bio after a two-week tour of ... -
Kenya’s Samburu warriors still practice a rock art tradition that tells their stories
The Samburu people in the north Kenyafrom Marsabit County are pastors. They migrate from place to place in search of pasture and water for their cattle, ... -
Private sovereign debt is a “chokehold” for poor countries
Source: Christian help A major new study on rising Southern debt repayments to private lenders shows a shocking lack of transparency as well as worrying implications ... -
Iniesta: I would like to return to Barcelona
Andres Iniesta has admitted he would like to return to Barcelona in a new position once his playing days are over. Iniesta wants Barcelona back Left ... -
Difficult tasks await Kenyan leader Ruto’s cabinet to align policies
By LUKE ANAMI Kenyan President William Ruto’s administration is taking shape, with nominees to Cabinet embracing his regional agenda. This week, a special commission of the ... -
PHOTO GALLERY: Pastoralist community in Kenya loses livestock and livelihoods due to severe drought – media
Emaciated cows affected by a worsening drought due to the failure of the rainy season, are seen at a livestock market in Isinya, Kajiado county on ... -
MP for Manyatta Mukunji warns financial institutions against fraud by boda boda operators » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 21 – MP for Manyatta (MP) Gitonga Mukunji has warned non-banking financial institutions that sell motorbikes to boda boda operators under a hire-purchase ... -
“Millions on the brink of starvation”
Priyanka Chopra in a health camp in Kenya. Actress Priyanka Chopra, who is a long-time associate of UNICEF, the United Nations agency that provides humanitarian and ... -
KENYA: Trans-Nzoia builds a new water reservoir for agriculture
A new dam will increase agricultural yields in Trans-Nzoia County, Kenya. Construction of the dam was started on October 12, 2022 by County Agricultural Officer Mary ... -
Kitten finds forever home after wet and wild walk through car wash
A Cheyenne kitten went for a wet and wild ride last Tuesday after getting stuck in the wheel well of a van. According to Cheyenne and ... -
Business news, strategy, finance and business insights
Global corporate funding for the solar sector fell 18% to $18.7 billion in the first nine months of 2022 from $22.8 billion in the same period ... -
Government says Kenyans will be able to renew old generation passports after November 30 deadline » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 17 – The government says Kenyans will still be able to renew or replace older generation passports even after the November 30 deadline. ... -
International Conference at SKUAST-Jammu Concludes – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
Presentation of awards during the international conference farewell function at SKUAST-Jammu. Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, 16 October: Three-day International Conference on “Sustainable Agricultural Innovations for Resilient Agrifood ... -
World Food Day: African Development Bank marks milestones in its work to feed Africa | African development bank
To help mitigate the effects of soaring food and grain prices, aggravated by Russia’s war in Ukraine, the African Development Bank launched the African Emergency Food ... -
Kenya: President Ruto urges KDF to take the lead on human security
Nairobi— President William Ruto has urged the Kenya Defense Force (KDF) to take the lead in addressing the human security needs of citizens such as food ... -
Ulinzi Warriors to stop KU Pirates
Ulinzi Warriors Eric Mutoro in action against Equity Dumas during their KBF Men’s League match at Nyayo National Stadium Gym on August 28, 2022. [Kelly Ayodi, ... -
Rich-country rate hikes cause ‘collateral damage’, says Kenya’s central banker
(Bloomberg) – Emerging markets have become “collateral damage” in aggressive interest rate hike cycles in developed countries, and failure to account for and address the ripple ... -
African Churches and Humanitarian Agencies Call for External Debt Suspension to Help Countries Cope with Drought Crisis
Organizations including the Pan African Conference of Churches, Christian Aid, Catholic Overseas Development Agency, Catholic Relief Services and Doctors Without Borders made the appeal as the ... -
China fines Kenya KSh 1.3 billion for defaulting on SGR loan
Kenya has not repaid Chinese loans given to build the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), underscoring the country’s struggles with mounting public debt. Chinese banks fined 1.312 ... -
The GEO II project aims to accelerate the use of geothermal energy in agriculture
Ana Alfaro, GEO II Project Director (source: GIZ) The GEO II project implemented by GIZ aims to develop projects and provide technical advice for different direct ... -
NOTAP collaborates with Friesland Campina to train over 30 entrepreneurs – TechEconomy Nigeria
National Technology Acquisition and Promotion Office (NOTAP) in collaboration with Friesland Campina (FC), WAMCO trained more than 30 potential dairy entrepreneurs in Gombe for the North ... -
Cyber crooks rebound as in-person shopping returns
Market News Cyber crooks rebound as in-person shopping returns Wednesday, October 12, 2022 Digital commerce, which has been dramatically accelerated by the pandemic, remains the richest ... -
Millions of SIM cards in Kenya still need to be registered as deadline approaches
There is said to be unease among mobile phone users in Kenya as nearly 14 million active SIM cards across the country’s three major mobile network ... -
Kenya: Ruto’s visit should strengthen relations between Dar and Nairobi
POMP and fanfare hailed the arrival of Kenyan President William Ruto as he landed at Julius Nyerere International Airport (JNIA) on Sunday for bilateral talks with ... -
Top 5 Apps for Quick Loans without Collateral in Kenya
The growth in the use of mobile banking services in Kenya has transformed the Kenyan credit industry. We now have very many applications from which you ... -
AC Milan vs Juventus: line-ups and live updates
Two Serie A powerhouses lock the horns as they look to close in on the top of the table. The 2022-23 Serie A season has started ... -
Africa: Tackle the cow in the room, moo for nutrition and livelihoods
Bulawayo — Meat, milk and eggs are bad for you, and livestock are bad for the environment. Growing negative narratives about the contribution of livestock to ... -
Kenya: Parliament invites public input on President Ruto’s cabinet appointments
Nairobi – The National Assembly has invited the public to give their opinion on the 22 new Cabinet candidates nominated by President William Ruto, with the ... -
Stakeholders review the financial management and audit of the African Union Transitional Mission in Somalia (ATMIS)
The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has concluded a three-day workshop in Mombasa, Kenya to review the financial management and audit status of the ... -
Kenya will benefit from the Google Ksh 120B project in three ways
Kenya stands to benefit from Google’s 120 billion Kenyan shillings plan to create a cloud region in sub-Saharan Africa, as CEO Sundar Pashai has pledged. In ... -
Uganda: Museveni orders Muhoozi to stop “tweeting Fwaa”
As Kenya’s Foreign Minister ‘summons’ Ugandan High Commissioner to Kenya President Museveni has ordered Lieutenant General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the UPDF ground forces commander, to slow down ... -
Ugandan President Museveni fires son over tweet in Kenya
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni sacked his son as commander of infantry forces on Tuesday after the son tweeted a series of messages containing unprovoked threats to ... -
Freemason: the boss of Gor Mahia, Ambrose Rachier, reveals that he is a member of a secret group
Gor Mahia president Ambrose Rachier let the cat out of the box about his membership in the secret Freemason group The internet went into a frenzy ... -
Azimio urges MPs to reject nominations of Aisha Jumwa and Linturi’s cabinet secretary: ‘Avoid national shame’
The Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition party is now asking its lawmakers to reject some of the names appointed to the Cabinet Speaking at a ... -
Three lessons on the climate crisis for Kenya’s Kwanza government
Members of Mikoko Pamoja, Swahili for “mangroves together”, plant mangrove trees on the beaches of Gazi Bay, Kwale County, Kenya, June 12, 2022. [AP Photo] Last ... -
Africa: The continent′s ambitious railway project is falling behind schedule? | Africa | DW
The “Al Boraq”, Africa’s first express train, zips through Morocco’s coastal landscape at the blistering speed of 320 kilometers (199 miles) per hour. Named after the ... -
Tralee’s grandmother on volunteering in Kenya: “It completely changed my outlook”
A grandmother from Tralee spoke this week about the wonderful benefits of volunteering abroad, crediting her work in Kenya with breathtaking effect and changing her outlook ... -
Nakuru Man Building Cars From Scratch Says Career Fueled by Curiosity: ‘I’ve Smelted Metals’
Samuel Njogu is the innovative mastermind behind Kenya’s first locally assembled four-wheeled tuk-tuk, popularly known as the BJ-20 For his innovation, he received support from various ... -
How Mother Maria Stieren converted the fierce Barabaig tribe of Tanzania | National Catholic Register
GEHANDU, Tanzania – In 1987, a valiant nun from Bavaria called Mother Maria Stieren drove with a group of nuns from her newly founded order through ... -
Hindus support Kenya State House monthly prayers as long as Hindu mantras are included
Hindus seem to be fine with the idea of monthly prayers at Kenya State House in Nairobi as long as they include the prayers of various ... -
As Kenya appoints its new president, rural communities in Taita Taveta struggle with drought, which particularly affects women and children
As the country prepares to appoint its new president on August 9e, the severe drought affecting rural communities in Taita Taveta County is having dire consequences. ... -
Kedong Ranch, the SGR bonanza and the battle for Naivasha dry port billions
By John Kamau The multi-billion shilling rush for properties in the Kedong Valley has been brutal. It was vicious and had all the elements of swordsmen ... -
Kenya wins three conservation awards
Winners, runners-up and rangers share a moment of excitement after Kenya scooped three trophies at the just-concluded Africa Conservation Awards. (Jayne Rose/Standard) Kenya scooped three trophies ... -
Somalia’s success against Al-Shabaab is in the region’s interest: Ruto » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, September 4 – President William Ruto now says Kenya’s top priority is to help stabilize Somalia, saying it is in the region’s interest to ... -
The former lost boy from South Sudan wants to help young people from his poor home country to go to university
Augustino Ting Mayai was 8 years old when he walked about 900 miles from his home in South Sudan to Kenya after his village was attacked ... -
World Food Program in Kenya welcomes record US government funding to fight hunger
Download logo The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) has welcomed a $194.5 million contribution from the United States Government, through the United States Agency for ... -
‘Restoring the River’: Why Kenyans are Returning to Pre-Colonial Spirituality | Global development
Oairimu Mukuru started sharing TikTok videos about Kikuyu culture earlier this year. Within months, the 26-year-old has gained more than 60,000 subscribers and received at least ... -
Eritrea: National Potato Conference in Asmara
Asmara, 21 September 2022 – The National Potato Conference starts today 21 September at Asmara Palace under the theme “A vision and harmonized work for sustainable ... -
Stanbic Bank joins group lending house purchase funds under KMRC
Capital markets Stanbic Bank joins group lending house purchase funds under KMRC Thursday, September 22, 2022 Stanbic Bank branch on Kimathi Street Nairobi on Sunday April ... -
Kenya Mobile Money Market Share, Key Players, Business Opportunities, Latest Insights and Forecast 2022-2027
The Kenyan mobile money market will reach US$315.8 billion by 2027, growing at a growth rate (CAGR) of 20.46% over the period 2022-2027. SHERIDAN, WY, USA, ... -
Feds charge 47 people in $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud
Federal criminal charges were filed Tuesday against 47 people who allegedly participated in a $250 million scheme to operate a federal infant nutrition program during the ... -
Association of Financial Professionals Launches FP&A Advisory Council for the Middle East and Africa
The newly formed Middle East and Africa FP&A Advisory Council aims to serve as a key resource in the region and an advocate for the FP&A ... -
Kilimanjaro is Instagram-ready as Mount Kenya still cries for toilets
An old latrine on Mount Kenya. (Courtesy) While Kenyans were glued to their television screens following the disputed presidential elections, our neighbors to the south were ... -
Governors of Azimio and Kenya Kwanza share powerful CoG committees [LIST]
President William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza alliance and Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja Coalition party shared committees of the powerful Board of Governors. After electing Kirinyaga Governor ... -
This man wants to give $1,000 to every poor person on earth – but could his plan really work?
GiveDirectly’s pitch is as radical as it is simple. They argue that if you give every family in a poor community an unconditional one-time payment of ... -
Fighting undermines Ethiopia’s economy
NAIROBI, Kenya — Once home to one of Africa’s fastest growing economies, Ethiopia is struggling as war in its Tigray region resumes and weary citizens far ... -
Comedian Kokoto appeals to Kenyans for financial help
Comedian Kokoto Lijodi. [Instagram] Comedian Lawrence Gwako aka Kokoto Lijodi is asking for help from supporters to allow his son to undergo a bone marrow transplant. ... -
Social and Behavior Change Program Manager – Kenya
For more than 50 years, The Manoff Group, Inc. (TMG), a small, woman-owned business, has been an international leader in designing and supporting the implementation of ... -
Q&A: Obi Anyadike on drought in East Africa and climate in the Global South
Twice a month, Covering Climate Now talks to different journalists about their climate experiences and their ideas for advancing our profession. This week we spoke with ... -
Top 5 Ways to Solve Food Crises in Africa
Climate change and international crises like Russia-Ukraine and the Covid-19 pandemic are significant promoters of the continent’s food crises. In Africa, climate change that causes food ... -
China-built railway in Kenya to lose business, shifting costs to taxpayers
NAIROBI— In one of his first acts in office, Kenya’s new president, William Ruto, ordered cargo containers from incoming ships to be emptied at the port ... -
Sustain Africa, an emergency response and resilience initiative for farmers
This article describes the launch and expected impact of an agricultural support initiative for rural farmers in Uganda called Sustain Africa. The initiative is implemented by ...
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