There is renewed hope for wheat farming in Kenya following the release of two new wheat varieties that are more resistant to rust. Read more »
Tony Elumelu, who made a meteoric rise as a banking executive before turning to investing and philanthropy, believes "one big, successful company" can have far-reaching impact. He ... Read more »
A committee formed by Prime Minister Raila Odinga to come up with measures to stop the weakening of the shilling will present its recommendations to the government. Read more »
Refugees and displaced people can now use mobile phones to search for loved ones via an anonymous database, and subsequently to connect using SMS or the Internet. Read more »
Election officials predict it could take six years before Kenya adopts an electronic voting system critical in forestalling a recurrence of the chaotic 2007 elections. Read more »
An exiled opposition group has accused the government of failing to extend assistance to thousands of nationals affected by volcanic activity and famine in the Dankalia region. Read more »
The signing of the Price Control Bill has drawn sharp criticism from manufacturers, farmers and lobbyists.This law means that the prices of essential commodities like flour, ... Read more »
The Kenya National Union of Teachers has officially called off its week-long strike. Read more »
Health-care is gaining pace as the country's first surgery enabled via video links took place, enhancing the quality and value of medical care. Read more »
A plan to replace a large swathe of protected rainforest with sugarcane could lead to further unrest in a year when nine people were killed during protests against the rising cost ... Read more »
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