Vincent Anguche

April 07, 2026 03:40 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Policy uncertainty clouds future of children’s homes as demand for care persists

The policy aims to phase out Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) in favour of foster care and adoption. While widely supported in principle, stakeholders say persistent poverty, abuse, and family breakdown continue to drive children into care.

April 01, 2026 03:21 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Virtual Assets Chamber launches new bodies to professionalise Africa’s crypto market

The Chamber launched a Standards Council and a Virtual Assets Institute in Nairobi, marking a shift from informal experimentation to a more structured and regulated digital asset ecosystem.

March 31, 2026 04:03 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Gov't incentives boost green energy adoption in Kenya

Renewable energy firm Plexus Energy says policies such as tax exemptions on solar equipment and improved financing frameworks are lowering the cost of clean energy systems for households and businesses.

March 31, 2026 03:51 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Gov't backs wellness-centred housing

Health CS Aden Duale said modern housing must play a central role in advancing preventive healthcare under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) and Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

March 26, 2026 04:03 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

TRA rolls out nationwide tourism safety programme

The programme seeks to equip tourism industry players with practical skills to prevent, detect and respond to emerging security threats.TRA Director General Norbert Talam underscored the importance of safety and security as a cornerstone of a thriving tourism industry....

March 25, 2026 11:08 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Kenya records progress in fight against illegal arms, but gaps persist

The report, covering the period between 2005 and 2025, highlights strengthened national and regional systems, including improved legislation, better stockpile management and enhanced marking and record-keeping of firearms.

March 25, 2026 11:04 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Turkish textile firm targets Kenya in Africa expansion drive

The company, which specialises in military-grade textiles and uniforms, says it is seeking to establish partnerships with local firms rather than operate as a traditional exporter. The move signals increasing interest by foreign manufacturers in Kenya’s defence and industrial sectors....

March 25, 2026 11:00 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

2,000 sorghum farmers reap from KBL initiative

While the promotion primarily targeted consumers, it also incorporated support for the company’s supply chain. Sorghum is a key raw material in the production of the beer.As part of the programme, farmers received agronomy support and training on climate-adaptive farming practices aimed at improving...

March 24, 2026 11:11 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

Habitat launches campaign to spotlight Kenya’s housing crisis

The campaign comes at a time when access to decent housing remains a major challenge in Kenya and across the continent. Globally, one in three people lack access to safe housing, while in Africa, an estimated 62 per cent of urban dwellings are informal, exposing millions to climate risks, poor sanit...

March 24, 2026 11:07 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

ISO certification signals shift in vehicle import sector

ISO 9001 is an international standard for quality management systems. It requires companies to demonstrate efficiency, transparency, customer focus and continuous improvement—verified through strict independent audits.