NuPEA chairman Professor Engineer Lawrence Gumbe. PHOTO| courtesy
Siaya nuclear plant gets strong public backing, NuPEA says
NuPEA says public support for the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya has grown following repeated community engagements. President William Ruto is expected to preside over the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in March 2027. KenGen and universities are preparing to support the project through technical expertise, research and specialised training. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency…
Faulu Microfinance Bank turns focus to traders and SMEs
Faulu is changing how it assesses SME borrowers who lack traditional security for loans. A new merchant platform will help businesses consolidate their income records for credit assessment. The lender is introducing flexible repayment arrangements to match different business revenue cycles. Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) that own no land or vehicles to pledge…
Kenya braces for above average rain as flooding risk grows
Kenya Meteorological Service has warned of changing weather conditions across several regions during the October to December rainy season. Flood-prone areas, urban centres and highland communities face potential disruptions from heavy downpours. The expected rains could boost farming, restore pasture and replenish water sources after months of relatively dry conditions. Kenya is bracing for three…
The 10 storey building in Riruta./ Courtesy
Over 90 families evicted as county orders apartment demolition
Residents were given little time to gather their belongings as police supervised the evacuation. County inspectors raised concerns over cracks and the building’s compliance with construction regulations. The latest incident has renewed scrutiny of Nairobi’s residential building safety and enforcement standards. More than 90 families have been left homeless after Nairobi City County ordered the…
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan. /courtesy
MP Yusuf Hassan wants county to halt alleged trader harassment
Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called for an end to alleged harassment and arbitrary arrests of traders in Eastleigh and Gikomba. Hassan wants Nairobi City County to stop the alleged seizure and destruction of traders’ merchandise. The MP has urged the county to engage traders on enforcement measures and hold officers implicated in misconduct accountable….
Industry Principal Secretary Juma Mukwana. PHOTO| courtesy
Flavoured ugali? PS challenges maize millers to go global
Industry PS Juma Mukwana wants millers to explore flavoured, ready-to-eat ugali products for export markets. Millers face the challenge of meeting Kenya’s projected food demand as the population grows towards 70 million by 2050. Cereals Millers Association Chairman Beju Shah has called on NCPB to maintain adequate maize stocks to support processors. Strawberry or vanilla…
KRA warns importers over abandoned goods at Nairobi depots
Importers have been given a final window to reclaim cargo held at Nairobi container depots. KRA has scheduled a four-day online auction featuring consignments from several major companies. Food products, pharmaceuticals, industrial machinery and construction materials feature among the goods listed. Importers who have left cargo sitting in Nairobi’s container depots have until about the…
Supreme Court faults Nairobi County over high-rise buildings approvals
Supreme Court questions Nairobi County’s authority to approve high-rise buildings under an unapproved planning policy. Judges decline to order demolition of disputed developments along Rhapta Road. Dispute returns to the Court of Appeal for further examination of Nairobi’s 2026 development control policy. The Supreme Court has faulted Nairobi City County for approving high-rise buildings using…
Njeru Peter Ndwiga, the newly appointed Non-Executive Chairperson of the Coffee Board of Kenya. PHOTO| courtesy
President Ruto appoints new Coffee Board of Kenya chairperson
Ndwiga takes over the Coffee Board chairmanship following a fresh presidential appointment. Kinyua moves to lead the Coffee Research and Training Institute council after 56 days at the board. The leadership changes bring new oversight to key institutions shaping Kenya’s coffee sector. Former Embu Senator Njeru Peter Ndwiga is the new Non-Executive Chairperson of the…
Mr Earnest Muendo the Director of Agriculture awards certificate to Alphine Korgoren after completion of training at FTC ground.
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118 Narok farmers graduate from Farmers Training Centre
Narok farmers complete training aimed at improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Livestock keepers are encouraged to tap into pasture production as a profitable venture. Farmers are urged to explore digital marketing and stronger market linkages to boost produce sales. A total of 118 farmers drawn from all wards in Narok County have graduated after completing…
