Agribusiness firm Sasini Plc has put its Nairobi-based avocado processing plant on the market, pointing to a possible change in its diversification strategy. In a public notice, Sasini Avocado EPZ Limited said the facility can process up to eight tonnes per hour and features modern infrastructure, including cold storage capable …

Two children have died and another was seriously injured after a house wall caved in on them as they slept in Sondu town, Nyakach Sub-county, Kisumu County. The incident happened on Friday night at around 11:45 p.m. in Kariobangi village, East Kadianga sub-location, local authorities said. Click here to join …

By: XINHUA Four astronauts returned safely to Earth on Friday after completing a 10-day mission around the Moon, the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) said. The capsule Orion touched down at about 17:07 local time (0007 GMT Saturday) in the Pacific Ocean, some 96 km off the San …

A 64-year-old man lost his life after being stabbed during a domestic altercation in Rachuonyo South Sub-county, Homa Bay County. According to police, the incident occurred in Kowidi Location, Kanyango Sub-location. The victim, identified as George Michael Otieno, was found in the sitting room of his house with a stab …

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has stepped up efforts to reform the agricultural sector, urging swift legislative action to cut reliance on food imports while boosting local production and exports. Speaking during a high-level meeting that brought together State Agencies and Agriculture Committees from both the National …

Today marks exactly six years since the tragic passing of Prof. Ken Walibora, a man whose voice and pen defined a generation of Swahili literature and Kenyan journalism. On April 10, 2020, Kenya lost more than just a scholar; it lost a “Mwalimu” (teacher) to millions who never sat in …

A petition has been lodged at the Milimani High Court seeking the suspension of Opiyo Wandayi over claims linked to the irregular importation of substandard fuel. The petitioner, Francis Owino, is asking the court to treat the matter as urgent and issue conservatory orders barring Wandayi from performing his duties …

By: BBC The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s IT rules – …

National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has endorsed a proposal seeking to raise Kenya’s legal drinking age from 18 to 21, citing growing concerns over alcohol use among young people. The agency points to findings from its 2022 national survey, which indicate that alcohol remains …

Kenya Airways has diverted several flights to Moi International Airport after low visibility disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. In an update issued on April 10, the airline said the adverse weather conditions had affected both departures and arrivals, leading to delays across its network. Passengers were advised to …