Most countries, including Kenya, unprepared for rising obesity

Kenya is among countries that do not have sufficient plans and policies in place to deal with rising obesity levels, researchers at the World Obesity Federation have warned. The World Obesity Federation’s 2025 Atlas, published today as the world celebrated …

Kenya Met Outlines Disaster Mitigation Plans Ahead of Rainy Season

The Kenya Meteorological Department has outlined the measures taken to mitigate disasters ahead of adverse weather, ensuring the country is well-prepared for changing climate patterns. Principal Meteorologist and Climate Scientist Joyce Kimutai, speaking …

World’s Best Runners Flock to Kenya’s Iten to Boost Performance

Kenya's Vision 2030 spotlighted at Huawei's global ICT sustainability roundtable

ICT Principal Secretary Eng John Tanui at the ongoing World Mobile Congress in Barcelona, Spain on March 4, 2025. [Patrick Vidija, Standard] Kenya’s Vision 2030 remains a key pillar in President William Ruto’s strategy to drive political, economic, and …

Govt Under Fire for Gazetting Buffalo as Food in Kenya

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development has come under scrutiny following the gazetting of the water buffalo as a food animal in Kenya. Addressing the Agriculture Committee in the Senate on Tuesday, March 4, nominated Senator Catherine Mumma …

‘Very worrying’: Fear stalks Kenya as dozens of government critics abducted

Nairobi, Kenya – On the afternoon of August 19, brothers Jamil and Aslam Longton had just had lunch at home and were heading back to work at the cybercafe they run in Kitengela town, on the outskirts of Nairobi, when they noticed someone suspicious. A …

Kakuma (Kenya) : refugees demonstrated to demand access to rations and drinking water

During the last weekend, several dozen refugees demonstrated at the UNHCR office. They are demanding the supply of drinking water while the camp has just spent more than a month without almost a drop of this vital commodity. Occupants of the Kakuma camp …

SGU School of Medicine Hosts Education Agent Workshops in Kenya, Nigeria

The St. George’s University (SGU) School of Medicine recently hosted an ‘Education Agents Workshop’, bringing together over 62 key recruitment agents for a series of interactive sessions in Kenya and Nigeria. The workshop was designed to strengthen SGU’s …

CHIGGAI: Gender Inequality and GBV costing Kenya a fortune; it’s time for change

Gender-based violence (GBV) and gender inequality are not just social injustices; they are significant economic barriers that weaken Kenya’s GDP by limiting productivity, reducing labor force participation, and perpetuating poverty.  While discussions on …

Police chase money trail left by suspects in murder of Scottish man found dead in Kenya

Police probing the death of a Scottish man found dead in a sack in Kenya are looking into money trails left behind by suspects. Campbell Scott, 58, was discovered by a cattle herder in the Makongo forest around 60 miles from his hotel. The Fife businessman …