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@kenyans Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:40:58
Kenya Turns to India for Key Fuel Supplies Amid Dangote Refinery Plans
India has overtaken the traditional suppliers under the G-to-G deal with countries from the Middle East at a time when Kenya is also eyeing oil drilling deals with the Asian nation.
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@kahawatungu Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:54:54
Kenya Should Learn from the World, but Shape Policy to Its Own Realities
Kenyas digital economy is no longer an aspiration but a measurable force, and the numbers behind that claim are worth stating plainly. According to the Communications Authority Q3 2025/26 sector statistics, mobile money penetration now stands above 100% of registered accounts, with active subscriptions reaching 53.4 million and an agent network that grew by over [...] The post Kenya Should Learn from the World, but Shape Policy to Its Own Realities appeared first on Kahawatungu.
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@taifaleo Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:55:08
Sababu zilizomfanya aache mahindi, ahamie kilimo cha 'managu'
ALIPOMTEMBELEA rafiki yake katika shamba la Matuiku, kilomita chache kutoka mji wa Elburgon mnamo 2020, Benson Muchai hakujua kwamba mazungumzo kati yao yangebadilisha kilimo chake cha mahindi alichokifanya kwa muda mrefu na kuanza kilimo cha mazao ya muda mfupi ambacho kingempa mauzo mazuri bila kutumia pesa nyingi mwishoni mwa msimu. Muchai, 38, anasema mkulima huyo alikuwa akipanda mboga aina ya mnavu (managu) katika shamba lake la nusu ekari. Rafikiye Muchai alimwambia kuwa kwa kila miezi mitatu hadi minne, alipokea takriban Sh1.5 milioni kutoka kwa mauzo, akiongeza kuwa kilimo hicho kilikuwa rahisi kwani hakina kazi nyingi na bei yake kwenye soko ilikuwa nzuri. Alipomuuliza rafiki yake siri ya mafanikio hayo yalikuwa nini, alimjibu kuwa kwa kupata maji ya kutosha, mkulima yeyote anaweza kuwekeza na kustawi katika kilimo cha managu hata kwenye eneo dogo. Baada ya kushauriana na mkewe, walikubaliana kubadilisha shamba lao la mahindi na kuanza kilimo cha managu kwenye nusu ekari ya shamba walilokodisha katika maeneo ya Elburgon, Kaunti ya Nakuru. Wakati wa mahojiano hivi majuzi, Muchai alisema kuwa kwa mtaji wa Sh20,000, alikodisha shamba la nusu ekari kwa Sh7,500. Alinunua gramu 100 za mbegu na mifuko mitano ya samadi ya mifugo ambayo aliisambaza shambani kabla ya kulima. Alichanganya mbegu hizo na mfuko wa vumbi ya mbao na kupanda kwenye mitaro huku akizipa nafasi ya 15cm na baadaye kunyunyizia maji ya kutosha. Mbegu hizo ziliota kati ya wiki mbili hadi tatu, kulingana na usambazaji wa maji. Katika wiki ya tatu, mkulima alinyunyizia shamba lake dawa za kumaliza magugu na kusambaza samadi zaidi shambani baada ya mwezi mmoja. "Mboga za managu huwa tayari kuvunwa baada ya siku thelathini na wiki moja. Katika mavuno yangu ya kwanza, nilivuna kilo 800 na kuuza katika soko la ndani kwa Sh70 kwa kila kilo," anasema Muchai, akiongeza kuwa mauzo aliyopata hayangelinganishwa na alichopata kila mwaka kutokana na mauzo ya gunia la mahindi la kilo 90 alilouza kwa Sh2,400 na Sh1,800 mtawalia kulingana na msimu. Anaongeza kuwa wakati wa msimu mzuri, alikuwa akivuna kati ya magunia 25 na 30 ya mahindi kutoka kwa eneo hilo la nusu ekari kwa kipindi cha miaka mitano iliyopita tofauti na kilimo cha managu ambapo wakulima wanaweza kuvuna zaidi ya kilo 1,500 kila wiki kwenye eneo sawia. Muchai anasifia soko la mboga hizo ikilinganishwa na kilimo cha mahindi kwa sababu anauzia wateja moja kwa moja Kilimo hicho kimemwezesha kununua shamba lake mwenyewe ambapo analima managu zaidi na mazao mengine, hulipa karo ya shule kwa watoto wake na kukidhi mahitaji mengine nyumbani. Anaeleza kuwa kwa sasa huvuna zaidi ya kilo 2,500 wakati wa msimu mzuri au wa mvua huku kilo moja kwa sasa ikiuzwa kwa Sh50. Baada ya kuvuna mboga kwa miezi minne mfululizo, Muchai hufanya mzunguko wa mazao kwa kupanda karoti, brokoli, maharagwe na viazi baadhi ya mazao mengine ya muda mfupi, lakini huhakikisha kuwa anaendelea kukuza managu katika eneo tofauti ili kuwadumisha wateja wake. "Nimeongeza shamba langu la managu hadi ekari mbili na nusu kabla ya kufikia maono yangu ya kupanda hadi zaidi ya ekari tano katika miaka miwili ijayo mradi tu niwe na maji ya kutosha," anasema. Mboga hizo hutoa mbegu ambazo huvunwa na kuhifadhiwa kwa ajili ya kupanda kwa msimu ujao. Anasema kuwa hii humfaidi kwa kuzalisha mbegu za kutosha bila kununua kutoka kwa maduka ya pembejeo. Tangu alipoanza kupanda managu kwa miaka sita iliyopita, Muchai anasema hajawahi kumbana na ugonjwa wowote unaoathiri mazao yake, mradi tu yanasimamiwa vizuri na kupewa virutubisho sahihi. Kulingana na Sarah Kimani ambaye hupanda zao hilo kwenye robo ya shamba lake, anapata zaidi ya Sh 150,000 kutokana na mauzo kila mwezi, hasa wakati mvua inanyesha kwa wingi. Aliongeza kuwa siku chache baada ya kutathmini hali ya shamba la Muchai, aliamua kuanza kilimo chake mwenyewe. "Kwa miaka miwili iliyopita tangu nilipopanda managu, sijutii kwa sababu nimeweza kupata faida bila kutumia pesa nyingi shambani tofauti na mazao mengine kama vile mahindi na viazi ambapo nilikuwa nikitumia pesa nyingi. Mpango wangu ni kupanua shamba langu na kupanda zaidi ili kukidhi mahitaji ya wateja ambao wamezidi kuongezeka," anaeleza Sarah.
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@standard Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:30:00
Of recycled story lines and audience expectations, inside mega plan to make Nairobi Africa's film hub
Some argued that Kenya has the talent but lacks the money, equipment and infrastructure needed to turn good ideas into productive productions that can compete beyond the local market.
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:09:59
Sigh of relief as Sh5.5bn Nanyuki-Doldol road construction begins
It is a sigh of relief for Laikipia North residents following the commencement of the long-awaited construction of the 58-kilometre Nanyuki-Doldol road, a Sh5.5 billion project expected to improve connectivity and access to essential services in the region. Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Resident Engineer Howard A. M'mayi, speaking during a public participation forum in...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:13:12
Kenya, UK seek stronger partnerships to reform correctional system
Kenya is seeking stronger international partnerships to transform its correctional system, with the State Department for Correctional Services placing greater emphasis on rehabilitation, community corrections and the successful reintegration of offenders into society. Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco said the Department was exploring strategic collaborations to strengthen the continuum of custody and ensure offenders receive...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:18:12
Police boss urges recruits to upgrade skills once they join force
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has advised new officers joining the National Police Service to pursue further learning in order to adapt to the changing needs of the current society. Addressing more than 4,000 recruits at the National Police College in Kiganjo, Kanja stated that while the basic training offered at the college prepares...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:31:25
Rice farmers urge government to release Sh210m KNTC dues
Rice farmers in the Mwea Irrigation Scheme have urged the Government to fast-track payment of Sh210 million owed to them after they supplied 25,760 bags of rice to the Kenya National Trading Corporation (KNTC). The farmers, through the Mwea Rice Growers Multipurpose Co-operative Society (MRGM), said the delayed payment was affecting their ability to pay...
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@kenyans Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:18:02
Details of First 8 Counties Selected for Ksh2.4B Industrial Parks Programme
The parks are expected to provide shared industrial facilities to businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, while creating new opportunities for farmers and other producers to access markets.
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:47:41
Busia to establish tertiary students welfare fund
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has announced plans to establish a tertiary students welfare fund to support university and college learners facing financial and other challenges while pursuing their studies. Speaking after meeting more than 2,000 university and college students from Busia County at his Bunandi home, Otuoma said the fund would help address financial constraints,...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:55:46
President to unveil new police uniform at Kiganjo parade
President William Ruto will on Friday unveil a new police uniform as he presides over the passing out parade of police recruits at the Kenya Police Training College in Kiganjo, Nyeri County. Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja said the new uniform would be rolled out across the Kenya Police Service in the coming weeks...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:01:14
Kenya makes positive start in ANOCA zone five youth games
Kenya made a positive start at the 2026 Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA) Zone Five Youth Games after recording impressive results in 33 basketball, beach volleyball and lawn tennis at Kenyatta University on Tuesday. In 33 basketball, Kenyan teams performed strongly in both the boys' and girls' categories, which are being played...
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@kna Wed, 26 Aug 2026 08:04:56
Security agencies assure transport investors
Security agencies in the Eastern Region have assured investors in the transport sector of a secure business environment following a series of anti-government, fuel and Gen-Z protests that have periodically disrupted business since 2024. Eastern Regional Commissioner Jacob Ouma warned criminal elements against exploiting peaceful demonstrations to block transit routes, destroy property or loot businesses....
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@standard Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:43:16
Small but gifted: How Tanzania's rats are 'smelling' trouble, saving lives
At the Apopo Detection Rat Training Centre, the rodents are being trained to detect landmines, tuberculosis, trafficked wildlife products and even people trapped beneath collapsed buildings.
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