Emerging Satellite Towns and Their Impact on Urban Sprawl

Emerging Satellite Towns and Their Impact on Urban Sprawl

During the last twenty years, Kenya has seen a significant increase in the creation and expansion of satellite towns. In as much as the emergence of these towns has brought a lot of benefits to the residents and the adjacent metropolitan areas, it is also characterised by challenges. To maximise the benefits while mitigating the…

Prof Ndemo Declines UoN Vice Chancellor Appointment

Prof Ndemo Declines UoN Vice Chancellor Appointment

Professor Elijah Bitange Ndemo has declined his appointment as the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Nairobi, citing an “unprocedural process” and a lack of ministerial concurrence as required by law. In an official statement, Prof Ndemo confirmed that he had indeed been among the five candidates shortlisted for the university’s top leadership role…

Heroic send-off as the body of slain Kasipul MP is transported home

Heroic send-off as the body of slain Kasipul MP is transported home

The hearse carrying slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were’s body was leaving Kabunde Airstrip in Homa Bay Town Constituency. (James Omoro, Standard). Emotions ran high yesterday as the body of slain Kasipul MP Ong’ondo Were was transported to his home ahead of his burial scheduled for today. Thousands of mourners lined up across several towns to…

South Africa to Host Second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting

South Africa to Host Second G20 Tourism Working Group Meeting

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille will address delegates and the media at a ceremony to mark the Second G20 Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting that will get underway on Sunday. “The Second G20 TWG meeting will bring together senior officials, authorities and experts in tourism to engage on the G20 Tourism Priorities that are poised…

The Most Successful Green Real Estate Projects in Kenya

The Most Successful Green Real Estate Projects in Kenya

If you’ve been paying close attention, you will realise that the buzzwords making rounds in real estate today are green, sustainable, and eco-friendly. And no, this is not just about planting a few trees around your building, it’s a full-blown revolution! Kenya is right at the forefront of this movement, with developers going beyond aesthetics…

Inlaks Appoints Charles Ifedi As New CEO

Inlaks Appoints Charles Ifedi As New CEO

African systems integrator and ICT solutions provider, Inlaks, has announced the appointment of Charles Ifedi as its new Chief Executive Officer for its operations in Africa. The move signals a significant step in Inlaks’ growth strategy, bringing onboard a highly respected figure with over 25 years of global experience in driving fintech innovation and delivering…

CABI Launches Africa Plant Health Systems Forum to Tackle Plant Health Challenges Across the Continent – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

CABI Launches Africa Plant Health Systems Forum to Tackle Plant Health Challenges Across the Continent – Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization

Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, October 28, 2024 by Maureen Olindi CABI Launches Africa Plant Health Systems Forum to Tackle Plant Health Challenges Across the Continent The Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International (CABI) has launched the Africa Plant Health Systems Forum, themed “Knowledge Driven Solutions for Africa’s Plant Health Systems,” aimed at addressing critical plant health…