Embu, Kenya – Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has cautioned political leaders against turning tea prices into a regional or ethnic contest, insisting that market dynamics in the sector are driven by quality and global buyer preferences rather than geography or politics. Speaking on Friday in Kanja, Embu County, where he […]
Tesla shareholders have overwhelmingly approved a new compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, in a high-stakes vote seen as a defining moment for the electric vehicle giant’s future. More than 75 percent of voting shareholders backed the plan, mirroring strong support Musk enjoyed in previous compensation deals. Cheers of “Elon! Elon!” erupted inside Tesla’s Austin […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya has officially welcomed East African Community (EAC) member states to take part in the 25th EAC Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Trade Fair scheduled for November 7 to 16, 2025, at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi. The announcement was made on Thursday during the launch of the National Organizing Committee, presided […]
Kenya has become the latest frontline in the global scramble for rare minerals, with Mrima Hill on the country’s southern coast emerging as one of Africa’s richest deposits of rare earth elements — key components in electric vehicles, renewable energy systems, and advanced electronics. The 157-hectare forest in Kwale County is estimated to hold mineral […]
KILIFI, Kenya — Kenya’s tourism sector is poised for a major boost following the government’s decision to streamline the licensing process for new airlines, paving the way for more carriers to operate in the country’s skies and bring in more visitors. Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano announced that several new airlines have recently […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Governors from Kenya’s Coast Region have commended the Go Blue Initiative for its transformative role in empowering coastal communities and driving sustainable development across the region. Speaking during a Go Blue Workshop held in Nairobi, Taita Taveta Governor H.E. Dr. Andrew Mwadime (Wakujaa) lauded the initiative for its tangible contributions to local […]
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has achieved an extraordinary milestone in its energy journey, reaching a record-breaking electricity demand that underscores the nation’s economic dynamism and steadfast commitment to renewable power. On October 24, 2025, the national grid recorded its highest-ever peak demand of 2,411.98 megawatts (MW) and a record daily energy consumption of 44,122.60 megawatt hours […]
MOMBASA, Kenya — Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) Managing Director Captain William Ruto has lauded the launch of the inaugural International Trade and Logistics Summit (ITLS) in Mombasa, describing it as a timely platform to shape the future of trade and logistics across the East African region. The summit, convened by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce […]
East Africa’s most influential healthcare event, WHX Nairobi 2025, officially opened today at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) under the patronage of Kenya’s Ministry of Health, marking the start of a transformative three-day gathering dedicated to advancing patient care, health innovation, and medical collaboration across the region. Now in its seventh year, WHX Nairobi—co-located […]
Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya is looking to draw lessons from Australia’s world-renowned mining sector as it eyes new partnerships to unlock the potential of its underdeveloped mineral industry and boost economic diversification. Prime Cabinet Secretary and Foreign Affairs Minister Musalia Mudavadi on Monday said Kenya plans to deepen cooperation with Australia in the extractives sector […]
