Kenya’s Grocery and Retail Orders Soar by 88% – Uber Eats Report.
Grocery and retail orders on Uber Eats surged by 88% in 2024, reflecting a growing preference for online shopping. The latest Cravings Report highlights the most popular foods, surprising trends, and unique customer habits. Kenyans showed a strong love for traditional flavors, with chicken biryani, beef pilau, mutton biryani, chicken pilau, and maharagwe ya nazi…
Peace MuthokaRetired KDF Officer Decries Corruption in Greenpark Land Dispute.
City county officials confiscate construction materials at the disputed Greenpark Grounds, halting work led by retired KDF officer Issa Kuno. Retired Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) officer Issa Kuno is at the center of a land dispute after leasing a parcel at Greenpark Grounds for Ksh 7.4 million to start his business. Despite possessing all the…
Innovative Climate Solutions Shine at Jacob’s Ladder Africa Demo Day.
Jacob’s Ladder Africa has celebrated innovation and sustainability during its highly anticipated Greenlabs Demo Day. The event showcased groundbreaking climate solutions developed by emerging entrepreneurs addressing East Africa’s pressing environmental challenges. The Demo Day was the grand finale of the Powering Food Systems Innovation Challenge, a hackathon-style competition aimed at transforming food systems through renewable…
LSK President Condemns Withdrawal of Chief Justice’s Security .
The president of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), Faith Odhiambo, has criticized the withdrawal of Chief Justice Martha Koome’s security detail. She described the move as a dangerous attack on the independence of the judiciary. This follows a letter from Chief Justice Koome to the Cabinet Secretary for Home Affairs and the Inspector General…
TUK Staff Embark On Strike Over Unpaid Salaries And Poor Welfare.
Staff at the Technical University of Kenya (TUK) have embarked on an indefinite strike over delayed salary payments and deteriorating working conditions. The staff, both academic and non-academic, expressed frustration over the non-payment of their December 2024 salaries, which has left many in financial hardship. Leading the protest, Fred Sawenja, secretary general of the Kenya…
Salim Mvurya Confirms Timely Completion of Talanta Sports City.
Salim Mvurya, Cabinet Secretary for Youth, Creative Economy and Sports, inspected Talanta Sports City today and expressed confidence in its completion in December 2025 ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). “This stadium, designed for 60,000 spectators, will significantly improve Kenya’s football and rugby facilities while boosting sports infrastructure nationally,” Mvurya said during the…
Kalonzo Claims Foreigners Could Be Registered To Vote.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has alleged a plot by the Kenya Kwanza administration to register foreigners as voters ahead of the 2027 general elections. He claimed that the government could misuse the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise to add foreigners to the voter roll. Kalonzo warned that such actions would undermine the Constitution and…
Hyatt Hotels Corporation officially Opens Hyatt Regency in Nairobi.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) has officially opened Hyatt Regency in Nairobi marking the debut of the Hyatt brand in Kenya. The five-star Hotel combines Kenya’s rich culture with Hyatt’s signature hospitality, offering guests contemporary accommodations, diverse dining experiences, and premium. The hotel caters for both business and leisure travelers. Guests can explore nearby attractions…
Weetabix Unveils “Fyatuka na Weetabix Reloaded” with $2.1M Boost.
Weetabix East Africa has launched the second phase of its national consumer campaign, “Fyatuka na Weetabix Reloaded.” Speaking at Radisson Blu, CEO Dominic Kimani reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to delivering affordable, nutritious, and portable breakfast options for Kenyans. Kimani highlighted the 37g Kadogo pack as a key innovation designed to meet the evolving needs of…
Land Invasions Threaten Kenya’s Tea Industry.
The Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) has raised serious concerns about rising land invasions and criminal activities disrupting large-scale tea estates. Speaking at a media briefing in Nairobi, KTGA Chairman Mr. Silas Njibwakale decried the ongoing illegal invasion of Sitoi Tea Estate, owned by Eastern Produce Kenya Limited (EPK), in Nandi County. He also pointed…