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Peter Muiruri

The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi

In a world where true self-sacrifice is rare, Aga Khan stood out as a beacon of hope, kindness and boundless generosity.

The global philanthropist whose heart lay in Nairobi

'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations

'Not our State House', Kenyans outraged over renovations

Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom

Rising tourist numbers to spur hospitality sector construction boom

Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM

Nairobi Hospital board dismisses call for strike, defends recent AGM

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.

By 3 months ago

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By 4 months ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By 4 months ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By 6 months ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By 6 months ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.

By 3 months ago

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By 4 months ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By 4 months ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By 6 months ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By 6 months ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

The Wildlife and Tourism College of Maasai Mara has become a magnet attracting young men and women from the local community.

By 3 months ago

How unique school is changing the livelihoods of Maasai youth

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By 4 months ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By 4 months ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By 6 months ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By 6 months ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

A key tenet of any investment is diversification with real estate being an essential component.

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

Real estate vs equity and bond markets: Which way investors?

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

The vibrancy of the Kenyan culinary revolution is being amplified globally through TikTok, with hashtags such as #Food

By Peter Muiruri 4 months ago

Nyama choma, smocha and other Kenyan street food now go global

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Princess Elizabeth was staying at Treetops Hotel when she became queen.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Iconic Treetops Lodge reopens after three years

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

AWS vice president: Our development center in Nairobi will offer training opportunities to young people, allowing them to secure skilled jobs in various industries.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Amazon Web vice president talks about expansion plans in Kenya

Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector

Kapona Lapale Nanyuki spent 15 years in Laikipia between 1985 to 2000, poaching elephants for a living in the expansive conservancy and other wildlife sanctuaries.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Kapona Lapale: Lethal former poacher turns into dependable wildlife protector

Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties

Brussels Airlines, a member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, touched down at the JKIA at the beginning of June with 288 passengers onboard.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

Brussels Airlines CEO: What our return means for Kenya-Belgium ties

A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism

Alfred Mutua took over from Penina Malonza, once described as "colourless" and who had difficulties articulating her agenda to key stakeholders in the industry.

By Peter Muiruri 6 months ago

A short tour of duty at Foreign Affairs, even shorter at Tourism

Belgian airline resumes flights to Nairobi in boost to tourism

Brussels Airlines back in Kenya after nine-year absence as global travel increases.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Belgian airline resumes flights to Nairobi in boost to tourism

Why youth aren't cashing in on farming

World Bank statistics say youth in Kenya account for 35.4 per cent of the population. Of these, a million enter the labour market every year.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Why youth aren't cashing in on farming

Why African cities will linger in the crosshairs of floods

As the soils become saturated with water, several buildings have shown signs of instability, with one flat in Uthiru collapsing on Tuesday.

By Peter Muiruri 8 months ago

Why African cities will linger in the crosshairs of floods

Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya

The three-year project will help Savannah Informatics Global Health Institute develop programmes.

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

Local organisation to benefit from a $60 million to support for health equity in Kenya

Study: Roads, farms and fences are causing genetic decline in wildebeest populations

Roads, fences, farms and urban sprawl threaten to fracture the historic migratory routes of the wildebeest herds.

By Peter Muiruri 9 months ago

Study: Roads, farms and fences are causing genetic decline in wildebeest populations

Nostalgia as Safari Rally returns

Over the years, the Safari Rally has become synonymous with the Easter weekend, a time when Kenyans traditionally take a break from their daily routines to savour the thrill of motorsport.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Nostalgia as Safari Rally returns

Building to the skies, but at what cost?

Governor Sakaja has told off the Kilimani, Kileleshwa and Lavington residents who are alarmed by the mushrooming of high-rise buildings to stop complaining.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Building to the skies, but at what cost?

Lucy Muchemi: What plumbing has taught me about resilience

Lucy Muchemi is an accomplished plumber who literally gets into the trenches with pipes, wrenches and glue.

By Peter Muiruri 10 months ago

Lucy Muchemi: What plumbing has taught me about resilience

Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria

In 2022, out of 3.4 million people who got malaria, 11,788 people died, a high number considering the disease is preventable, treatable and curable.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

Abel Mutua narrates pain of losing a childhood friend to malaria

Why size of urban residential units has been shrinking

The report cites the absence of essential planning and legal frameworks such as local physical development plans, zoning regulations, development control regulations, and building regulations.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

Why size of urban residential units has been shrinking

Local airline's ambitious plan to electrify its fleet by 2027

Safarilink Aviation has partnered with an American company to have a fully electric fleet by 2027.

By Peter Muiruri 11 months ago

Local airline's ambitious plan to electrify its fleet by 2027

Time bomb: Why many city residents may be living in a condemned house

Many tenants in and around the city find themselves in a predicament where they are forced to live in improper housing units that might even compromise their safety due to poor workmanship.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Time bomb: Why many city residents may be living in a condemned house

Boost as Kenya to receive Sh11b for transition to clean energy

The Climate Investment Funds will help country's ambition to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 32 per cent by 2030 and achieve Net Zero by 2050.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Boost as Kenya to receive Sh11b for transition to clean energy

Why artificial intelligence is the next frontier for startups

75 million jobs may be displaced by a shift in the division of labour between humans and machines, while 133 million new roles may emerge.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Why artificial intelligence is the next frontier for startups

Kenyan woman climbing Everest to save the planet

Between April and May this year, Mwende became the first Kenyan woman to attempt a climb on the 8,848-metre-high Everest, an endeavour normally wrought with unexpected dangers

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Kenyan woman climbing Everest to save the planet

Report: Kenya anticipates rising corporate security threats in 2024

The threats, including supply chain attacks, malicious damage to company property and violence against employees, could have a serious impact on business continuity.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Report: Kenya anticipates rising corporate security threats in 2024

Rules of etiquette around the royals

Whatever you do, please do not attempt to 'high-five' King Charles or the Queen.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Rules of etiquette around the royals

Why the cloud is the new frontier for small local enterprises

Creating highly skilled jobs in software development, cloud support, and software engineering will be key in the envisioned drive into the cloud space.

By Peter Muiruri 1 year ago

Why the cloud is the new frontier for small local enterprises

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