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Nanjinia Wamuswa

Gen Z consumer boom fuels investors appetite

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-01 07:51:00

Investors are now betting on the bulging Generation Z, with indications showing they are contributing trillions of shillings in consumer spending.

Creative floral displays wow visitors at annual flower trade expo

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-06 00:00:00

The air at the International Floriculture Trade Expo (IFTEX 2025) in Nairobi is heavy with the scent of roses, jasmine and orchids.

New digital public database to track stolen vehicles, motorbikes

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-10 09:21:05

Mogo, East Africa’s leading asset financier, has launched SAKA, Kenya’s first digital public database for stolen vehicles and motorbikes.

Funding cut in agriculture to hurt prospects

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-13 00:00:00

Mbadi added that this would move the country from a food deficit to a food surplus, reduce reliance on food imports, and enhance export crops.

Energy and innovation take centre stage at Vivo agriculture conference

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-20 00:10:00

Over 100 stakeholders from Kenya’s agricultural sector gathered in Nakuru on Wednesday for a one-day conference organised by Vivo Energy Kenya.

KCB's Russo elected head of bankers' lobby

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-23 11:43:56

Russo succeeds NCBA Group Managing Director John Gachora, who has served as chairperson since June 2021.

Regenerative agriculture helps Kenyan farmers thrive after floods devastation

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-23 16:40:53

Farmers are using regenerative methods to survive climate shocks, reduce input costs and restore the productivity of long-degraded soils.

Snakebites still a major public health concern in Kenya

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-24 15:25:48

Hesborn Nyambati, a snake expert at National Museum of Kenya, says snakebites in Kenya are estimated to exceed 25,000 annually, although most cases go unreported.

Budding techpreneur with an eye on drone soccer World Cup

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-25 00:00:00

After experiencing drone soccer in the United Kingdom (UK), America (US) and South Korea, David Kanyanjua was determined to introduce the exciting sport in Kenya.

Brookside farmers rewards surge 32 to Sh303m

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-25 06:00:00

Dairy farmers contracted by market leader Brookside have a reason to smile after the processor announced a cash reward payout of over Sh303 million.

Report: How demand for donkey skin hurts livelihoods of women, children

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-27 00:00:00

The report, backed by peer-reviewed research published in Human Animal Interaction, paints a grim picture.

Why restoration of Kenya's arid regions is gaining new impetus

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-29 09:47:04

Nairobi forum cites benefits of exploiting the potential of areas that have been marginalised for long as various organisations join the greening initiative.

Sick traditions: The cost of culture and poverty in Kakamega's anthrax crisis

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-06-30 06:00:00

The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that anthrax can cause severe illness in both people and animals.

Nairobi entrepreneurship forum links african mentors with business owners

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-02 06:00:00

The commitment to nurture African entrepreneurship and drive economic transformation across the continent has gained impetus after a key forum in Nairobi

Farmers to get record payment, says Coop boss

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-04 00:00:00

The Kenya Coffee Cooperative Exchange reported that Njuriga Coffee Society and Othaya Coffee Society in Nyeri paid farmers Sh172 and Sh158 per kilo of cherry, respectively.

Medical supplies firm rolls out 98 CT scans, 400 theatres and labs

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-04 10:45:00

 Medical firm Sunview Medipro International has installed a 128-slice CT scan machine in Lamu County at the King Fahd Lamu County Referral Hospital, an upgrade from the current 64-slice.

Brookside invests Sh112m in cooling tanks to reduce post-harvest milk losses

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-04 16:23:48

Brookside Dairy announced Thursday that it has acquired raw milk cooling tanks worth Sh112 million as part of its upstream value addition strategy.

Where feeding programme gives hope to the elderly

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-08 16:06:48

As a young woman, Eloloi Lowangore, looked forward to meeting her future husband. And when they finally met, everything seemed perfect. At first.

Kamulu residents engulfed by stench and filth from dumpsite

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-14 08:00:00

Residents are frustrated by waste collectors who are always burning garbage, producing foul-smelling smoke that lingers for days.

New machines set to ease cancer scan delays in western Kenya

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2025-07-17 15:53:00

Patients with cancer, accident injuries in western Kenya to get faster diagnoses as Kisumu’s JOOTRH installs a 128-slice CT scanner and, digital mammogram under the national equipment programme.