AGRA invests sh3.8 billion to transform smallholder farming in Kenya
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa has announced renewed commitment to its partnership with the Government of Kenya aimed at transforming smallholder farming into viable and profitable agribusinesses. Speaking during the Intergovernmental Forum for Agriculture (IGFA) 2025 conference held in Naivasha, AGRA President Alice Ruhweza said the organisation is aligning its investments with […]
Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do Championship returns after 2024 cancellation crisis
The 12th Mombasa Open Tong-Il Moo-Do International Martial Arts Championship will be held in December 2025 following official approval by the Ministry of Sports, ending nearly two years of uncertainty after last year’s event was cancelled. Kenya Tong-Il Moo-Do Federation (KTMF) Chair Master Clarence Mwakio Ingalwa announced that the championship has been scheduled for December […]
Garissa turn boy turns millionaire in a single phone call
For 25-year-old Abdi Dahir, a humble turn boy from Garissa, life has always been about survival and responsibility. Each morning before sunrise, he makes his way to Eastleigh’s busy commercial streets, with thousands of traders, buyers and sellers, Matatus plying the streets and shouts of traders, ready to begin another day of loading trucks and […]
Kagwe pushes China to remove tariffs on Kenyan coffee, tea and avocados
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe has urged senior officials from the General Administration of China Customs (GACC) to accelerate approvals for Kenyan agricultural and livestock products, saying long delays have hindered farmers and widened the trade gap between the two countries. The CS noted that while Kenya has completed all required […]
Kenya Ports Authority announces wide range of job opportunities in new recruitment drive
The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has announced a fresh round of job vacancies as part of a replacement recruitment drive aimed at strengthening key operational, technical and administrative departments across the organisation. In a detailed notice, the Authority said it is seeking to hire highly motivated and result-oriented individuals to fill positions across engineering services, […]
Gachagua under fire as Bajuni council accuses him of targeting IEBC Deputy Chair
The Bajuni Council of Elders has strongly criticized remarks made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua targeting IEBC Deputy Chairperson Fahima Araphat, terming them misleading, disrespectful, and aimed at instilling fear ahead of the 2027 General Election. Speaking in Mombasa on Tuesday, the council led by Patron Sultan Ali Omar Shari and Pwani Patriotic Religious […]
AI in journalism: IAWRT-Kenya leads training to bridge digital divide in newsrooms
The International Association of Women in Radio and Television – Kenya (IAWRT-Kenya) is midway through a seven-month national training programme aimed at equipping female journalists with practical skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital tools for modern newsrooms. The initiative, which kicked off in August and takes place every third Friday of the month, is […]
Mombasa warns vendors against selling muguka to minors during holiday break
Mombasa County Commissioner Mohammed Nur has urged parents to take a more active role in supervising their children during the long holiday, warning that lack of parental involvement is contributing to rising cases of juvenile indiscipline in the city. Speaking to Baraka FM, Nur said the long break requires strong parental guidance to prevent children […]
We are ready for the festive season, says Mombasa County Commissioner
Mombasa County has announced an intensified multiagency security operation for the festive season as thousands of visitors are expected to stream into the coastal city. County Commissioner Mohammed Nur said the government will prioritise the safety of both residents and tourists, warning that criminal elements will face firm action. Speaking to Baraka FM, CC Nur […]
Safaricom announces four new millionaires in the ongoing Shangwe @25 promotion
Safaricom PLC has unveiled four new millionaires in the ongoing Shangwe @25 consumer promotion, bringing the total number of winners to five since the campaign launched two weeks ago. The newly announced winners, Josephine Waswa from Bungoma, Bernice Mumo from Makueni, Abdi Dahir from Garissa, and Josephat Mwilaria from Athi River, join 20-year-old Yvonne Wanjiku […]