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Dr. Rosemary Sang on corona virus
HEALTHNEWS

Corona Did Not Come From China, UN Advisor Reveals Origin of Deadly Virus

“The novel coronavirus (that may have killed about 20 million people starting five years ago) most probably originated at the University of North...

Diamond Trust Bank
BUSINESS

Diamond Trust Bank Adopts UN Principles for Responsible Banking

Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) has become an official signatory of the UN Principles for Responsible Banking – a single framework for a sustainable banking...

Raila Odinga international job
BT FACTCHECK

FALSE: Raila Odinga Has Not Been Appointed To United Nations Board

A tweet claiming Azimio La Umoja One Kenya Alliance coalition presidential candidate Raila Odinga has been appointed to the United Nations Board is...

Kenya's Permanent Representative to the UN Martin Kimani delivering his speech during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council on February 21, 2022. [Photo/ Courtesy]
FEATURED ARTICLE

Kenya’s Ukraine Declaration Stuns the World

Kenya's statement delivered at an emèrgency meeting of the United Nations (UN) Security Council on February 21 by Ambassador Martin Kimani has stirred...

Water harvesting solutions in Kenya
OPINION

Using Rainwater Harvesting To Prevent Flooding Disasters

The effects of climate change are becoming more noticeable in Kenya, as the country again suffers from another drought in the northern and...

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala WTO Director General2
PEOPLE

WTO’s First African, Female Chief Ready To Kick Ass

Nigerian economist and former finance minister Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala was appointed to be the next director-general of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday 15th February...

The locusts problem is far from over as the deadly insects are expected to be around till June. www.businesstoday.co.ke
FEATURED ARTICLE

Three Governments Fail to Contain Locusts; Food Security At Risk

We may joke about the locust problem but it is far from over. The desert locust is here to stay and there is...

A high capacity bus. While Kenya does not fall under the LDCs category, it has failed to create an environment for such sectors to be run efficiently. www.businesstoday.co.ke
ECONOMY

How Is Kenya Not Among East Africa’s Least Developed Countries?

The United Nations says there are 47 countries currently designated as the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in the world. In East Africa Burundi,...

Macron in Kenya
PERSON OF INTEREST

Macron in Kenya: France’s quest for business and global recognition

Just don't mention yellow vests to France President Emmanuel Macron. The 41 year old former banker joins the list of high profile global...