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James Wanzala

Lobby welcomes IEBC chair appointee, calls for probe into Koimburi abduction claims

By James Wanzala   2025-05-31 10:00:00

Bunge La Mwananchi has welcomed the nomination of Erastus Ethekon as the new chairperson of the IEBC by President William Ruto.

Iran urges Kenya to embrace 'religious democracy' at Khomeini anniversary

By James Wanzala   2025-06-02 17:23:28

Kenya has been challenged to adopt religious democracy leadership.

Digital soil testing to cover all 47 counties in six months, says PS Ronoh

By James Wanzala   2025-06-04 13:14:18

PS Ronoh was speaking on Tuesday during an interview with the media after officially opening the two-day Data for Soil Health and Scale Summit taking place in Westlands.

Prison jobs up for sale: How parents were defrauded millions in Kenya Prisons bribery scam

By James Wanzala   2025-06-07 09:00:00

It is alleged an officer sent a copy of the admission letter to a parent who had paid Sh250,000

Boost for air quality monitoring as Nairobi flags off 50 more sensors

By James Wanzala   2025-06-12 12:00:00

The 87 local sensors will complement two reference-grade monitors that are more accurate but expensive.

Former US Vice President Al Gore urges Kenya's climate champions to speak out against fossil fuels

By James Wanzala   2025-06-15 16:52:05

Former United States (US) Vice President Al Gore has challenged Kenya’s climate champions to raise their voice against fossil fuels.

Nairobi West Hospital starts local production of cancer-tracing isotopes

By James Wanzala   2025-06-24 16:31:17

The fight against cancer in the country has received another major boost after Nairobi West Hospital announced that it had started the local manufacture of radioactive isotopes.

Kisumu eyes Sh1.3 trillion investment deals from its second business ecosystem summit

By James Wanzala   2025-06-25 00:30:00

Kisumu is set to host the second edition of the Business Ecosystem Summit (BES) between August 6 to 8, 2025.

KQ to venture into production of aviation fuel to cut emissions

By James Wanzala   2025-06-25 06:00:00

National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) plans to start manufacturing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) within five years.

Westlands: Key hospitality hub attracting big hotel chains

By James Wanzala   2025-06-26 06:00:00

Nairobi's Westlands area is rapidly developing into a key hospitality hub as more local and international hotel brands seek a piece of the city's suburb. 

NITA, counties to collaborate on vocational training

By James Wanzala   2025-06-26 06:00:00

The National Industrial Training Authority will collaborate with all counties on vocational training with focus on research and curriculum development and Recognition of Prior Learning. 

Kilifi County fails to spend Sh220m climate funds, audit reveals

By James Wanzala   2025-06-26 12:31:56

Kilifi County has not yet started using the Sh220 million climate funds two years later, says the social audit report.

New airport system to boost safety

By James Wanzala   2025-06-28 00:00:00

There will now be swift and safe removal of disabled aircraft from airport runways ensuring rapid resumption of normal operations at Kenyan airports.

Equity's opening of UAE office gets shareholders' nod

By James Wanzala   2025-06-30 06:00:00

Equity Group Holdings shareholders have given the lender a go-ahead to establish a representative office in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), subject to regulatory approvals.

Push to review occupational safety and health laws

By James Wanzala   2025-07-01 06:00:00

The current occupational safety and health laws are considered to be obsolete and therefore do not tackle issues of today.

Kenya Pipeline, Kebs sign Sh45m petroleum testing deal

By James Wanzala   2025-07-02 06:00:00

 Kenya Pipeline Company and Kenya Bureau of Standards have entered into an agreement that will enable all petroleum products entering the country to be tested at KPC laboratories.

Private sector calls for media collaboration on sustainability, social impact

By James Wanzala   2025-07-05 17:59:46

The media has been urged to increase coverage of impactful, development and sustainability stories in a rapidly changing world. 

Proposed flyer levy faces turbulence from aviation sector

By James Wanzala   2025-07-10 00:00:00

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has opposed the recommendation of the Global Solidarity Levies Task Force (GSLTF) to target flyers with a premium levy.

FIDA demands justice for victims of police brutality during protests

By James Wanzala   2025-07-10 10:51:54

FIDA-Kenya has condemned the events that unfolded during the Saba Saba and June 25 protests to push for justice.

Global experts convene in Nairobi for Clean-Air Forum 2025

By James Wanzala   2025-07-11 19:21:30

Air quality experts from across the world will convene in Nairobi next week for the third edition of the Clean-Air Forum to discuss the pressing issue of pollution.