Jane Goodall, famed chimpanzee researcher and conservationist, dies at 91

Breadcrumb Trail Links News World ‘Dr. Goodall's discoveries as an ethologist revolutionized science, and she was a tireless advocate for the protection and restoration of our natural world’ Author of the article: Published Oct 01, 2025 • Last...

Jane Goodall, pioneering scientist and activist, dies at 91

Key Points Jane Goodall revolutionised primatology by showing chimpanzees use tools and display emotions. After witnessing widespread habitat devastation, she built a global movement for wildlife and climate action. The institute Goodall founded...

Jane Goodall, conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research, dies at 91

In 1972, the Sunday Times published an obituary for Flo, Flint’s mother and the dominant matriarch, after she was found face down on the edge of a stream. Flint died about three weeks later after showing signs of grief, eating little and losing...

CS Kagwe Praises Farmers and Innovators at Nairobi Trade Fair

NAIROBI — Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Mutahi Kagwe, opened the 2025 Nairobi International Trade Fair on Wednesday with a call to farmers, innovators, and investors to view agriculture as the engine of the...

Ruto Buys Bull for KSh700,000 at Nairobi Trade Fair Auction

NAIROBI, Kenya — President William Ruto on Thursday drew attention at the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair when he placed the winning bid for a prized bull, purchasing it for KSh700,000 during a live auction. The auction, a highlight of...

One third of children malnourished in Kenya’s second-largest region as aid cuts drive food crisis

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Nairobi: Jacaranda Bunge la Wananchi members launch tour urging Kenyans to register as voters

Jacaranda Bunge la Wananchi launched the "Chukua Kura Initiative" to push voter registration ahead of 2027 The drive coincided with IEBC’s 30-day Continuous Voter Registration exercise across the country Organisers vowed to spread the campaign to...

“They Survived By Adapting”: Scientists Reveal Genetic Mutation That Helped Turkana People Endure Deadly Kenyan Desert But Now Fuels Urban Health Risks

IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists discovered genetic adaptations in the Turkana people that help them survive in harsh desert conditions. 🕒 The STC1 gene emerged during a period of increased aridity, highlighting rapid evolutionary response. 🌿 The...

Nigerian Scientist Makes History at United Nations

At 34, Adedoyin Adeleke could have chosen a comfortable life in Europe. Instead, the Nigerian scientist packed his bags, returned to Nigeria, and began working on projects related to waste, energy, and youth. Now 36, he’s the first African...

Dimitra and National Coffee Cooperative Union Partner to Advance a National Initiative on Environmental Compliance, Carbon, and ESG in Kenya

The collaboration leverages Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform and Protocols, together with NACCU’s network of over 1 million farmers, to deliver nationwide EUDR, Carbon, and ESG compliance Nairobi, Kenya, October 01, 2025 – Today, Dimitra, a...

Mawingu Secures $20 Million to Expand Internet Access Beyond Kenya

Mawingu, East Africa’s largest rural internet service provider, announced today it has secured $20 million in funding from Pembani Remgro Infrastructure Fund II (PRIF II). The investment is a big step in the company’s plan to bring internet access...

Dimitra and NACCU partner to drive EUDR compliance for Kenya’s coffee farmers

Dimitra and NACCU have partnered to help over one million Kenyan coffee farmers comply with the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Using Dimitra’s Connected Coffee platform, farmers can digitally map their farms, assess deforestation risks, and...

Kenya Revenue Authority launches new tax system for landlords: "Update your details"

Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) explained how landlords can access the new tax system dubbed eRITS The taxman said eRITS will facilitate easier payment of Monthly Rental Income (MRI) and enable easier management of properties KRA...

Kenyans, foreigners to pay new high fees to enter national parks effective October 1

The Wildlife Conservation and Management (Access, Entry and Conservation) (Fees) Regulations, 2025, took effect on October 1 The Kenya Wildlife Service hiked park entry fees by over 70% after Members of Parliament (MPs) approved the regulations...

Rose Njeri Joins Crystal Asige, Others in List of Kenyans Ever Recognised by Time Magazine

Software developer Rose Njeri, who was behind a website facilitating objections to the 2025 Finance Bill, has gained global recognition after being featured in the latest TIME100 Next list, joining a host of influential personalities worldwide....

From Nairobi to Lagos: How Africans are using stablecoins to survive inflation

Key takeaways: Stablecoins are now everyday tools for savings, payments and trade in Nairobi and Lagos. Inflation, FX swings and high remittance costs drive adoption. Mobile money links make stablecoins feel familiar and practical. Risks remain...

US: Kenya yet to meet standards to eliminate human trafficking

The US government has said that Kenya does not fully meet the minimum standards set for the elimination of human trafficking but is making significant efforts to do so. The ‘2025 Trafficking in Persons Report’ (TIP Report) released by the US State...

More Jobs for Kenyans as Global Firms Line Up to Set Base in the Country

The government has revealed that it will be authorising additional international companies that have shown interest in investing in Kenya, thanks to the positive economic trajectory. Speaking on Citizen TV, Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui...

Pesalink, Cellulant partner to power instant bank-to-bank merchant payments in Kenya

Kenyans paying for goods and services online will now enjoy faster and more reliable transactions after Pesalink and pan-African payments firm Cellulant announced an expanded partnership aimed at streamlining customer-to-business payments. The...

Adhiambo confident as Kenya seeks to bag more medals at Deaflympics

Kenya is looking to surpass the 24 medals (5 gold, 7 silver and 12 bronze) won in 2022 in Brazil, at the forthcoming Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics championships slated for November 15-26, in Japan. One of the disciplines that the country is hopeful to...