Painted villages, colourful corridors and murals worth seeing

Painted villages, colourful corridors and murals worth seeing

Imagine this: you’re driving through the lowveld, and just over the next hill, a riot of colour bursts across the horizon—walls turned canvases, homes painted with story-rich symbols, and street corners humming with cultural commentary. Across Africa, painted villages and mural corridors are transforming public spaces into immersive art galleries. For travellers craving deeper cultural…

Green Building Certification – What Kenyan Developers Need to Know

Green Building Certification – What Kenyan Developers Need to Know

As the real estate industry in Kenya continues to grow, sustainability has become increasingly important. With global environmental concerns rising, getting a green building certification is no longer just a trend but a necessity for developers aiming to meet regulatory requirements and market demands.  Green buildings are structures that reduce negative environmental impact. There is…

Cisco Engage Kenya Spotlights AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Cisco Engage Kenya Spotlights AI-Driven Cybersecurity

Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the worldwide technology leader revolutionizing how organizations connect and protect in the AI era, brought together chief information security officers (CISOs), chief information officers (CIOs), chief technology officers (CTOs), and senior technical managers to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping cybersecurity. Held under the theme “Navigating Security in the Age of AI,”…

KEBs eases 8-year cap for imported special-purpose vehicles

KEBs eases 8-year cap for imported special-purpose vehicles

NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 24 – The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has permitted entry of special-purpose motor vehicles older than eight years and those with left-hand drive (LHD) configurations into the country, provided they meet strict conditions. In a notice to importers, KEBS stated special-purpose vehicles will now be considered for importation if they can…

Ethiopia: Dire Dawa Gears Up to Revamp Its Untapped Tourism Potential

Ethiopia: Dire Dawa Gears Up to Revamp Its Untapped Tourism Potential

Strategically located closer to the sea Ports, Dire Dawa thrives as a major commercial hub where foreign trade and investment are facilitated. As such, for many Ethiopians, Dire Dawa is well known as a hub of trade. Indeed, from its genesis, it was the country’s commercial capital for about a century. Its linkage with trade…

Changes in Land Use and Zoning Laws Over the Years in Kenya

Changes in Land Use and Zoning Laws Over the Years in Kenya

Land use and zoning laws in Kenya have undergone significant transformations over the years, driven by rapid urbanization, economic growth and evolving societal needs. These regulations, which dictate how land can be used and developed, have been shaped by both national and local government policies aimed at balancing sustainable development with environmental conservation. READ MORE…

Migori County donates assistive devices to 50 children with disabilities

Migori County donates assistive devices to 50 children with disabilities

Director for Gender and inclusivity in Migori County Lillian Okomo (left) gives a wheelchair to a child with disability. The child was accompanied by his mother who placed him in the wheelchair. 50 children living with disability in the county received assistive devices to help in their mobility. [Photo by Anne Atieno] Some 50 children living with disability in Migori county have gotten relief after the devolved unit donated assistive devices worth Sh1.5 million. The…