Killer counterfeits: How fake malaria drugs claim 100,000 lives every year

Some of the factors that fuel the illegal pharmaceutical market in Africa include limited access to affordable medicines, supply chain gaps, and the unchecked rise of street markets.

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

Birth of Saba Saba rallies

The talk of another round of demonstrations on Monday, July 7, brings to mind the first demonstrations held in various parts of the country during the reign of the late President Daniel Moi.

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

Licensing of more digital credit providers to spur small businesses

The recent licensing of more digital credit providers is expected to spur credit growth to small businesses that are often overlooked by big market players.

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

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From Ngare Ndare to Malka Mari, the unsung travel destinations

If you fancy a serene walk in a natural forest, away from the humming engines and a thousand footsteps, Ngare Ndare is the place to be.

By Peter Muiruri 1 month ago

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Trump versus Musk: who will blink first?

The unfolding feud between Us President Donald Trump and his erstwhile friend turned foe, Elon Musk might recalibrate that notion.

By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago

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The making of Nairobi as a hub for global professionals

Recently, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announced plans to relocate almost a quarter of its New York-based workforce to Nairobi.

By Peter Muiruri 2 months ago

Kenya attains key milestone in sustainable buildings

Kenya has reached a milestone of one million square metres of green-certified floorspace, saving energy and water and reducing harmful emissions.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

Why restoration of Nyekweri Forest is key to community survival, wildlife conservation

The forest is well known as a safe haven for Maasai Mara elephants who use the secluded region to give birth and nurse their young before rejoining the greater herds in the game reserve

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

Mara Enkaji, a home in the wild

Maasai Mara is a land of superlatives. It is one of the most written about animal reserves in the world, and although not the biggest it stands in a class of its own.

By Peter Muiruri 3 months ago

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State vs private sector: Who should drive affordable housing agenda?

The affordable housing programme driven by the Kenya Kwanza regime to deliver an average of 200 units in every constituency is backed by a public land bank and an unpopular housing levy.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

Report: Kenyan youths healthier mentally than peers in rich states

Youths in Kenya are generally in a better mental state compared to their peers in high-income nations, a new report reveals.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

Why Africa loses out on MICE business to rest of the world

Poor infrastructure development, fragmented marketing strategies, and discordant visa regimes continue to hamper the full development of the MICE market in Africa.

By Peter Muiruri 5 months ago

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Zanzibar tourism success offers blueprint for regional growth

A visitor to Zanzibar's Abeid Amani Karume International Airport would mistake it for a global aviation hub. Apart from the visual appeal, the airport aprons are full of aviation giants.

By Peter Muiruri 5 months ago

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Kenya's most extreme holiday destinations

Few Kenyans pay more than the usual attention to Kenya's mini version of the Sahara. The Chalbi Desert is perfect for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure.

By Peter Muiruri 5 months ago

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Mohan Panesar's 50-year love affair with wood

Whenever he enters his workshop along Mombasa Road, Nairobi, each morning, as he has done for the last 50 years, his hands twitch with the urge to create bespoke pieces.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V takes over as father gets final salute

Prince Rahim Aga Khan V leads his father's funeral in Lisbon, marking a new era. Global Ismaili leaders pledge allegiance to Prince Rahim Aga Khan V as the 50th Imam.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

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Why new-look State House has sparked outrage instead of praise

Questions have been raised regarding the legality and the wisdom of altering the exterior of a historic site that has been at the heart of Kenya's history and governance.

By Peter Muiruri and Irene Githinji 6 months ago

The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi

In a world where true self-sacrifice is rare, Aga Khan stood out as a beacon of hope, kindness and boundless generosity.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations

The facelift at State House has ignited a storm, sparking outrage over what critics term misplaced priorities and extravagance.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom

The upward growth in the number of tourists to Kenya is expected to drive the construction of more hospitality outlets in the country.

By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago

Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM

The board of the Nairobi Hospital has denied knowledge of a strike notice.

By Peter Muiruri 7 months ago

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector

Kapona Lapale Nanyuki spent 15 years in Laikipia between 1985 to 2000, poaching elephants for a living in the expansive conservancy and other wildlife sanctuaries.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties

Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, touched down at the JKIA at the beginning of June with 288 passengers onboard.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism

Alfred Mutua took over from Penina Malonza, once described as "colourless" and who had difficulties articulating her agenda to key stakeholders in the industry.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Belgian airline resumes flights to Nairobi in boost to tourism

Brussels Airlines back in Kenya after nine-year absence as global travel increases.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Why youth aren't cashing in on farming

World Bank statistics say youth in Kenya account for 35.4 per cent of the population. Of these, a million enter the labour market every year.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Why African cities will linger in the crosshairs of floods

As the soils become saturated with water, several buildings have shown signs of instability, with one flat in Uthiru collapsing on Tuesday.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya

The three-year project will help Savannah Informatics Global Health Institute develop programmes.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Study: Roads, farms and fences are causing genetic decline in wildebeest populations

Roads, fences, farms and urban sprawl threaten to fracture the historic migratory routes of the wildebeest herds.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Nostalgia as Safari Rally returns

Over the years, the Safari Rally has become synonymous with the Easter weekend, a time when Kenyans traditionally take a break from their daily routines to savour the thrill of motorsport.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Building to the skies, but at what cost?

Governor Sakaja has told off the Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington residents who are alarmed by the mushrooming of high-rise buildings to stop complaining.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Lucy Muchemi: What plumbing has taught me about resilience

Lucy Muchemi is an accomplished plumber who literally gets into the trenches with pipes, wrenches and glue.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria

In 2022, out of 3.4 million people who got malaria, 11,788 people died, a high number considering the disease is preventable, treatable and curable.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

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Why size of urban residential units has been shrinking

The report cites the absence of essential planning and legal frameworks such as local physical development plans, zoning regulations, development control regulations, and building regulations.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Local airline's ambitious plan to electrify its fleet by 2027

Safarilink Aviation has partnered with an American company to have a fully electric fleet by 2027.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago