Dennis Otieno
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Kenya loses Ksh.20B in five years over delayed adoption of GMO crops - Report
A new report warns that misinformation and regulatory bottlenecks are keeping life-changing technologies out of farmers’ hands and consequently costing the country billions.
Treasury unveils Ksh.34B climate resilience push to uplift rural Kenya
The initiative, backed by IFAD, the Green Climate Fund, and the Global Environment Facility, will benefit more than two million Kenyans in regions spanning the Cherangany Hills and Mau West water towers.
Etihad to triple Nairobi-Abu Dhabi flights by December 2025
Etihad says it will scale up flights on the Nairobi–Abu Dhabi route from the current four weekly services to eight by October, and to 14 flights a week by December 15.
Govt, industry push for tech solutions as Kenya grapples with car theft
Speaking at the 2025 Telematics Summit in Nairobi, Principal Secretary for Roads and Transport Joseph Mbugua said the government is keen on adopting technology to curb rising cases.
Concern over press freedom as journalists attacked at Nyeri Saba Saba coverage
What began as routine coverage of the Saba Saba demonstrations in Nyeri quickly turned into a terrifying ordeal for three journalists attacked by individuals posing as protestors.
Airtel Kenya unveils Africa's first AI-powered spam alert service
The AI system analyses over 250 indicators, such as message frequency and sender patterns, without reading the content of texts.Airtel says the system processes over 18 million messages in real time and is designed to reduce fraud, phishing, and unwanted promotional texts....
Employers federation snubbed during Labour Day celebrations
COTU maintained that Kenya’s failure to ratify the two conventions has weakened its international labour standing. President William Ruto responded by pledging swift action.
Gov’t defends plan to introduce toll charges on major highways starting May
Justifying the proposal, the Kenya National Highways Authority (KENHA), says Kenya’s road infrastructure requires continuous maintenance and expansion to keep up with rising traffic demands.
More pain ahead for motorists as EPRA signals rise in fuel prices
EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo has alluded to an increase in fuel costs, attributing it to a surge in global crude oil prices recorded in January.The monthly price adjustment factors in global oil price movements, exchange rate fluctuations, and other market dyna...
60% of Kenyan businesses to hold back on hiring in 2025 - Report
This is according to the fourth edition of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Business Barometer Report, which gathered responses from nearly 2,000 businesses across the country.