UN Tourism projects 5% growth in 2025 international travel

Tourists THE UN Tourism has projected a three to five per cent growth in international arrivals across the globe this year, with Middle East and Africa among key destinations. This is after a strong performance in the first half of this year where...

Shippers, traders back Kenya-Uganda Expressway as project confirmed

Trucks at the Kenyan-Uganda border of Busia /FILE The planned Kenya–Uganda Expressway will be a game changer in transport along the Northern Corridor connecting the Port of Mombasa to the regions landlocked countries, shippers and traders now say....

UK issues travel alert over fake alcohol risk in Kenya

Alcoholic drinks at a bar counter. | FILE Audio By Vocalize The United Kingdom has added Kenya to its list of countries where British travellers should exercise caution when consuming alcoholic drinks due to the risk of methanol poisoning from...

South Africa: Cape Town Marathon cancellation hits tourism, costs millions

The cancellation of Sunday’s Cape Town Marathon on 20 October 2025 didn’t just disappoint 24,000 runners – it sent a troubling signal to international sports tourists about South Africa's event management capabilities. New research capturing...

New Kenya-Uganda expressway gets regional greenlight

Movement of people and goods between Kenya and Uganda via the Northern Corridor is set for transformation after the confirmation of the 200km Kisumu–Busia / Kakira–Malaba Multinational Expressway as a feasible and investment-ready project. The...

KeNHA Gives Fresh Details on Construction of Nairobi-Nakuru Highway

The National Treasury has given the green light for the construction of the Rironi-Mau Summit highway, following the approval of the project proposal by the National Treasury's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) Committee. This is after the PPP...

Nairobi: 2 DCI officers arrested for allegedly robbing man KSh 2m in Kasarani

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Kenya reaffirms commitment to IGAD on labour mobility

Labour and Social Protection, Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua, speaking during the 3rd IGAD Ministerial Conference on Labour, Employment and Labour Migration in Nairobi/HANDOUT Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has...

Kenya Airways operates Africa’s first intra-African flight to Cape Town for the Aviation Challenge 2025

Kenya Airways has operated its first intra-African flight using 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) attributes under a mass balance system, in line with international standards by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Carbon...

Kenya Airways pioneers sustainable aviation with Africa's first eco-friendly flight to Cape Town

IN A landmark move for the aviation industry, Kenya Airways has successfully operated its first intra-African flight from Nairobi to Cape Town, using a remarkable 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in accordance with international standards set...

UK issues travel alert over fake alcohol risk in Nigeria, Kenya and six other nations

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a renewed travel advisory warning its citizens about the growing risk of methanol poisoning from counterfeit or tainted alcoholic drinks in eight countries,...

Stivo Simple Boy's wife Brenda discloses she was to travel to UK before meeting musician

Stivo Simple Boy and his wife, Brenda, have been sharing details about their marriage even as they are expecting their first child The singer's wife revealed that he has a habit of hiding to talk to women, something that he denied However, when...

Kenya Airways, Qatar Airways to access 19 new destinations in codeshare deal

Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways have signed a new codeshare agreement that will expand air connectivity between Nairobi and Doha Kenya Airways customers will connect to 10 cities in Asia and the Middle East through Doha Qatar Airways passengers...

Kenyan scientist honoured for saving rare antelope

A Kenyan scientist has been recognised for his efforts to save the world’s most endangered antelope at this year’s Animal Action Awards. Dr. Abdullahi Ali, Founder of the Hirola Conservation Program (HCP), has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement...

Travel alert as eight new countries get methanol poisoning warnings

Methanol poisoning can be difficult to differentiate from alcohol poisoning in the early stages(Image: GETTY) The Foreign Office has added eight more countries to the list of those with methanol poisoning warnings as new cases arise. This includes...

Kenyan Police Rescue Citizens Bound For Russian Battlefield

Russia’s war on Ukraine has opened a dangerous front in Africa, as the Kremlin is exploiting and tricking job-seeking civilians into being part of its war machine. Kenyan authorities recently broke up a human trafficking ring accused of targeting...

UK Issues Methanol Poisoning Alert for Travellers to Nigeria, Others

108 By Lizzy Chirkpi The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh travel advisory adding Nigeria and seven other countries to its list of destinations where British nationals should be alert to the...

TOURISM: Childhood in the magical savannahs of Tsavo parks

Elephant in Tsavo - PIXABAYThe first thing one notices about the Tsavo National Park (East or West) is the profound calm that settles over the land like a soft blanket. As the hum of traffic fades behind in the sunbaked town of Voi, it gives way...

2026 WAFCON: Nanjala backs Harambee Starlets to overpower The Gambia in Nairobi

Violet Nanjala Wanyonyi during a training session with Municipal De Laayoune. PHOTO Courtesy Nanjala Facebook page Audio By Vocalize Harambee Starlets striker Violet Nanjala says the team is well-prepared and raring to go ahead of their clash with...

Uganda's military denies holding missing Kenyan activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo

Uganda’s military has denied allegations of holding activists Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyoo, who were kidnapped in Kampala, Uganda, on October 1. In their response to a habeas corpus case filed by two lawyers at the Uganda High Court, the Uganda...