The Technopolis Development Authority has turned to drone technology to restore degraded land within the Konza Technopolis Wildlife Conservancy, deploying 75 kilograms of seedballs across approximately 1,000 acres in a major environmental conservation initiative. The drone-assisted restoration project is among the first large-scale efforts in Kenya to use unmanned aerial …

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has commended Kenyans, particularly Gen Z protesters, for observing the June 25 anniversary peacefully and urged citizens to channel their quest for political change through the ballot in the 2027 General Election. In a statement issued on Thursday after nationwide commemorations marking two years since …

Digital lending firm Tala has announced plans to reduce its workforce in Kenya as part of a broader global restructuring aimed at streamlining operations and centralizing key business functions. In a statement, the US-based fintech company said the exercise is expected to affect fewer than 10 percent of its employees …

TECNO has unveiled an upgraded version of EllaClaw, its Beta-stage mobile AI assistant, marking a significant step in the company’s mission to make practical artificial intelligence a seamless part of everyday smartphone use. The enhanced EllaClaw reflects TECNO’s vision of delivering AI that is more useful, accessible, and relevant to …

Kenya has stepped up efforts to combat drug abuse and illicit trafficking as government officials warn that the country is grappling with an escalating substance abuse crisis, particularly among young people. The concerns were raised during this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking (IDADA) celebrations held at …

Police in Kilifi County have arrested two individuals suspected of engaging in drug trafficking following an intelligence-led operation in the Sakina area that uncovered a substantial quantity of cannabis. According to the National Police Service (NPS), the raid was conducted after officers received credible intelligence suggesting the suspects were running …

An autopsy has ruled out suicide in the death of a Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officer whose body was discovered at Nakuru National Park, prompting police to launch a murder investigation. Investigators said fresh inquiries have begun after the post-mortem examination contradicted the initial belief that the officer had taken …

Business operations in Kabarnet Town, the headquarters of Baringo County, remained largely uninterrupted on Thursday as the country marked the second anniversary of the June 25, 2024, Gen Z-led anti-Finance Bill protests. Shops, hotels, and other businesses opened as usual, with calm prevailing across the town and allowing normal economic …

The National Assembly has approved the County Allocation of Revenue Bill, 2026, clearing the way for the release of Ksh428 billion in equitable share revenue to Kenya’s 47 county governments for the 2026/2027 financial year. The Bill, passed without amendments, establishes the legal framework for the allocation and transfer of …

Dozens of young people gathered at ACK Memorial Church in Mombasa on Thursday to honour those who lost their lives during the 2024 Gen Z protests against the Finance Bill. Church leaders permitted the memorial event, allowing attendees to come together in remembrance of the victims. Many participants wore black …