President Ruto Announces Expansion of Nairobi–Nakuru Highway to Six Lanes to Ease Traffic and Boost Development

President William Ruto has unveiled plans to expand the busy Nairobi–Nakuru highway into a six-lane dual carriageway in a major infrastructure upgrade aimed at reducing congestion, enhancing safety, and accelerating economic growth. Speaking on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, in Keratina, Naivasha (Nakuru County), President Ruto said the transformation of one…

China Expands “Wildlife Diplomacy” With Golden Snub-Nosed Monkeys Joining Pandas Abroad

With their striking golden-orange fur, pale blue faces, and thick coats that protect them from the icy mountains of central China, golden snub-nosed monkeys are among the country’s most distinctive and endangered animals. Now, these rare primates are taking on a new role as international ambassadors joining the ranks of…

PSC Chairman Links Fake Academic Papers in Public Service to Rising Unemployment

Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Francis Meja has shed light on the growing crisis of fake academic credentials within Kenya’s public service, attributing it largely to unemployment pressures and overdependence on paper qualifications for job opportunities. Speaking during a televised interview on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, Meja noted that the…

President Ruto Lifts Logging Ban in Mau Forest, Ends Furniture Imports to Boost Local Timber Industry

President William Ruto has officially lifted the logging ban in the Mau Forest Complex and directed an end to the importation of furniture, in a move aimed at revitalizing Kenya’s timber and furniture manufacturing industries. Speaking in Elburgon, Molo, on Monday, October 27, 2025, President Ruto announced that sawmills previously…