Greenpeace Africa Slams Kenya Forest Service for Downplaying Forest Threats

NAIROBI, Kenya March 12 – Greenpeace Africa has condemned the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for downplaying the growing threat to Kenya’s forests, accusing it of misleading the public while deforestation and land grabs continue unabated. Despite KFS claims …

Kenya and South Africa are among the countries expected to go completely cashless soon

Kenya and South Africa are emerging as leaders in the transition to cashless economies, driven by the widespread adoption of digital payment systems, mobile money, and contactless transactions. The move away from cash is not unique to Africa. Across the …

Kenya calls for stronger global drug control measures at UN meeting in Vienna

Kenya has called for stronger international collaboration to combat the misuse of certain substances and enhance global drug control measures. Speaking at the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Austria, Dido Raso, Member of Parliament for …

The Forest-Blade goes to Kicheche Camps, Kenya

Kenya develops roadmap to promote domestic health financing

NAIROBI, March 12 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's Ministry of Health announced Wednesday that it has developed a roadmap to strengthen domestic health financing as overseas support dwindles. Debra Barasa, cabinet secretary in the Ministry of Health, said the …

Entrepreneurship as a way out of poverty? Study in rural Kenya shows why it doesn’t always work

International development agencies and non-governmental organisations often seek to advance community development by fostering entrepreneurship. The premise is that poor people can enhance their household incomes by establishing small businesses or by …

Kenya advocates for enhanced substance control at 68th CND in Vienna

Saku MP Dido Raso, who is part of the Kenyan delegation to the 68th Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, delivered a strong statement at the event emphasizing Kenya’s commitment to addressing the evolving challenges of substance control. Speaking …

Elgeyo Marakwet unveils ‘House of Coaches’ to bridge Kenya’s coaching gap

Elgeyo Marakwet Governor Wisley Rotich has launched the House of Coaches in Iten, an initiative aimed at improving coaching standards in Kenya. The program, developed in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Elgeyo Marakwet County, and the City …

15 universities flagged for offering fake degrees and diplomas in Kenya

The Commission for University Education (CUE) has identified 15 institutions operating illegally in Kenya and issuing unrecognized academic certificates. In a public notice, CUE cautioned Kenyans that degrees and diplomas from these institutions would not …

Businesses drive Kenya’s economy as full-time employment declines – Tala Report

A new report by Tala has highlighted a shift in Kenya’s economic landscape, with business ownership rising while full-time employment declines. According to the MoneyMarch 2025 Report, business ownership increased by 7 percentage points, while reliance on …