Audio By Vocalize Muthaiga Golf Club has restored access to a section of its course that was temporarily taken over by the Kenya Forest Service (KFS), hours after the agency moved into the area, claiming it forms part of Karura Forest. The disruption affected the Front Nine, covering Holes Two to Nine, before the club’s board intervened to restore normal operations. In a statement issued Tuesday, Muthaiga Golf Club Chairman Dennis Mwirigi said the board had taken the necessary steps to facilitate the resumption of activities after the temporary disruption. “We are pleased to confirm that access to the affected…
Author: By Noel Nabiswa
Audio By Vocalize NCTTCA Executive Secretary John Deng and UNEP’s Rob de Jong after signing the funding agreement in Nairobi on July, 6 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard] The Northern Corridor Transit and Transport Coordination Authority (NCTTCA) has secured fresh funding from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to accelerate the transition to cleaner freight transport. The funding agreement will support the implementation of the Northern Corridor Green Freight Strategy 2030 through greenhouse gas emissions tracking, a study on the electrification of operations at the Port of Mombasa and programmes aimed at increasing women’s participation in the freight transport sector. Although…
Northern Corridor blueprint secures green funding Published Date: 2026-08-07 23:30:00 Author: By Noel Nabiswa Source: The Standard
Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s creative economy being positioned as key driver of youth job creation through integration of art, technology and innovation. [iStockphoto] The creative industry is well placed to create new jobs for the youth and boost the country‘s economy, top government officials have said. Principal Secretary in the State Department for Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, said Kenya’s creative economy holds immense potential for employment creation, innovation and national transformation. “Platforms such as the Women In Technology and Innovation Africa Creative show demonstrate how technology, culture and creativity can work together to create sustainable opportunities for young people and creative entrepreneurs,” he said during the Women in Technology and Innovation Africa (WITIA) Creative Show 2026. The event brought together policymakers, artists,…
Audio By Vocalize Youth Affairs and Creative Economy PS Fikirini Jacobs and Multi Choice Trust Foundation Trustee Vincent Opiyo during Multi Choice Talent academy (MTF) EA, graduation ceremony in Nairobi on April 16, 2026. [David Gichuru, Standard] The creative industry is well placed to spur employment for the youth and boost the country’s economy, the government has said. State Department for Creative Economy Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs said Kenya’s creative economy holds immense potential for employment creation, innovation and national transformation. “Platforms such as the Women In Technology and Innovation Africa Creative show demonstrate how technology, culture and creativity can…
Audio By Vocalize Ford Asili Party SG Njeru Kathangu, Chairman Isaac Oneka (in a blue coat), Bishop Peter Ambuka, and other leaders address the media. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] A section of Kenyan leaders has been faulted for engaging publicly in political outbursts using abusive words. The Forum for Republican Democracy, FORD Asili, said the abusive language being embraced by politicians, hitting back at their opponents, is creating an unhealthy environment for co-existence. Speaking during a press briefing in Nairobi, Njeru Kathangu said leaders across the political divide are actively involved in this mischief because they are the same group, created…
The 10th AfriLabs Annual Gathering ( AAG 2025) kicked off on 13th October at the United Nations Office in Nairobi ( UNON) making decade of innovation excellence for Africa’s largest network of Technology and Innovation Hubs.[Benard Orwongo,Standard] The 10th AfriLabs Annual gathering kicked off in Nairobi, bringing together innovators, policymakers, investors and more than 2,000 participants from over 50 countries. The three-day gathering aims to deliberate on the future of Africa`s innovative landscape, with this year’s theme being Africa’s Innovative Future: policy, partnerships and progress. Founded in 2011, AfriLabs now connects over 500 innovation hubs across 53 countries, creating one…
Vincent Machuka Nyangau during a training session with one of his dogs in Utawala Airways.[Wilberforce Okwiri,Standard] He rose from earning Sh20 for the labour his dog did in the village to not less than Sh10,000 per hour each time his dog delivered the intended services. Moreover, he makes up to Sh150,000 for each dog he sells. Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans Today Subscribe Today & Save! Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted Already a subscriber? Log in to pay 5…
Ministry of Agriculture Secretary of Administration Harun Khator (right), and participants after officially opening the five-day IGAD Fertilizer and Soil Health Hub Implementation (2025–2035) conference at Sarova Stanley hotel in Nairobi, on April 28, 2025. [Jenipher Wachie, Standard] More than 70 per cent of small-scale farmers across Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member States, including Kenya, are expected to benefit from a new food security programme. Speaking during the opening of IGAD’s fertiliser and soil health hub implementation plan, experts expressed concerns over emerging challenges, including low farm-level productivity that limits the availability of tradable surpluses that the region faces. Secretary…