Kenya Sugar Board outlines new regulatory framework to reform sugar industry 

KENYA – The Kenya Sugar Board has released a comprehensive plan aimed at restructuring the country’s sugar industry through enhanced regulation, improved market fairness, and greater transparency. The reform agenda, announced on November 4, 2025,...

Tulane researchers uncover why some continents resist breaking apart

KEY TAKEAWAYS: Tulane scientists helped uncover why some continents resist splitting apart. Study focused on the East African Rift between Kenya and Ethiopia. Findings show ancient heating removed water and CO₂, strengthening the crust. Research...

Kenya, Uganda landslide toll rises as climate-amplified rainfall wreaks havoc in East Africa

The death toll from deadly landslides in western Kenya and eastern Uganda continues to climb above 50, underscoring how climate-amplified rainfall is reshaping disaster risk across East Africa’s fragile highlands. In Kenya’s Elgeyo Marakwet...

Kenyan agri-tech startup Synnefa secures $300k grant to deploy IoT-powered solar dryers

Kenyan agri-tech startup Synnefa has secured a US$300,000 grant to enable it to deploy IoT-enabled solar dryers across the country. Founded in 2019 by Stanley Kirui, Synnefa specialises in smart farming technologies including Smart Greenhouses,...

Kenya’s Enzi Mobility secures $3.5m in landmark blockchain-based deal to expand EV operations

Kenyan electric vehicle (EV) startup Enzi Mobility has entered into a landmark investment agreement with blockchain-enabled investment company Kula that secures US$2 million in equity funding as well as a US$1.5 million in-kind contribution of the...

Chula Pharmaceutical Sciences Students Win International Competitions in Kenya and Singapore 

Chulalongkorn University congratulates the students from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences for their outstanding achievement in an international academic competition, showcasing their knowledge, abilities, and potential on the global stage....

Construction industry in Kenya bounces back, driven by new innovations

Kenya’s construction sector is showing signs of recovery as investors, developers, and government agencies focus on innovation and sustainability to counter rising costs and financing constraints. The 8th edition of Big 5 Construct Kenya opened...

When Risk Aversion Keeps Firms Small: Evidence from Kenyan Retailers: Guest post by Grady Killeen

This is the first in this year’s series of posts by PhD students on the job market. Across low- and middle-income countries, most businesses are small and grow slowly. Economists have long pointed to credit constraints, poor management, or limited...

Kenya: A Strategic Gateway to East and Central Africa

India–Kenya Forum Strengthens Trade, Investment, and Tourism Ties At the India–Kenya Trade and Tourism Forum in Mumbai, officials from both nations emphasized deeper collaboration in key growth sectors, positioning Kenya as a leading hub for...

Preparing future scientists: From AI to imposter syndrome

AFRICA A recent skills workshop for 28 early-career researchers from 16 African countries held in Nairobi, Kenya, took participants through sessions ranging from scientific writing and responsible AI to science communication, mentoring,...

2.5 million-year-old stone tools discovered in Kenya show early innovation

A significant archaeological discovery in Kenya has revealed stone tools approximately 2.5 million years old, providing new insights into early human technological innovation. Published Tuesday in Nature Communications, the research details the...

Kenyan govt cuts education capitation by KSh 9k, financial expert explains savings solution for parents

The Ministry of Education released the guidelines for the Implementation of senior school education in Kenya Parents for learners in boarding schools countrywide will pay a uniform fee of KSh 53,554 annually in 2026 Samuel Njuguna, the founder of...

Latitude59, the Baltic Region’s Leading Startup and Tech Conference, Brings Nordic and Baltic Innovation to Singapore

Latitude59 brought Nordic and Baltic innovation to Singapore for the second year in a row, aiming to spotlight the New Nordics’ startup ecosystems in Asia and to foster connections between Nordic founders, leading Asian corporations, and global...

Into battle: Soldiers forced to fight Kenya's unpredictable weather – with buckets

More than 800 soldiers from the Welsh Guards and Royal Regiment of Scotland are tackling Kenya's tough weather while on Exercise Haraka Storm. In a video posted on the Welsh Guards Facebook page, Guardsmen are using wash buckets to clear muddy...

Kenyans Unite in Nairobi Rally to Support Israel Amid Tensions

Hundreds of Kenyans rallying for Israel in Nairobi reveals how distant conflicts increasingly shape local politics in unexpected corners of the globe. From Local Streets to Global Stages The sight of Israeli flags waving in downtown Nairobi might...

Hybrid potato breeding accelerates variety development in Kenya

Hybrid potato breeding is reshaping how new potato varieties are developed and distributed, offering opportunities for faster variety turnover and improved access to quality seed material in regions where certified seed is scarce. According to...

Kenya seeks Danish tech to tackle sanitation, pollution challenges

Water, Sanitation and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa and Kenyan delegation at Denmark/HANDOUT The government is seeking to adopt cutting-edge technologies from Denmark in its latest push to improve water and sanitation services. Water and...

The bird that kills with a kick: How the ‘secretary bird’ is changing evolutionary science

Across Africa’s open grasslands, the secretary bird (Sagittarius serpentarius) stands apart from other birds of prey. With crane-like legs and the hunting instincts of an eagle, it stalks the ground to strike snakes, lizards, and small mammals...

How Kenya Could Soon Have a Blockchain-Based MMF Scheme

Kenya could soon adopt a tokenised or blockchain approach in Money Market Fund (MMF) schemes if a recommendation by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) is implemented by the government. In the latest Capital Markets Soundness Report (CSMR), CMA...

LG Debuts Energy-Efficient Dishwashers in Kenya Amid Surge in Smart Home Demand

LG Electronics has unveiled a new line of high-performance dishwashers in Kenya, marking a strategic expansion of its smart home solutions portfolio in East Africa. The launch event, held in Nairobi, introduced three models, two stand-alone units...