The project comprises a 98-kilometre double-circuit 400kV transmission line connecting Isinya and Konza, alongside a modern 400/132/66kV substation fitted with two 400/132kV, 350MVA transformers and two 132/66kV, 100MVA transformers.NAIROBI, Kenya, June 14 – Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has energized the 400kV Isinya–Konza Transmission Line and the 400/132/66kV Konza Substation, strengthening grid reliability and securing electricity supply for Konza Technopolis and the wider lower eastern region.
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Nairobi Expressway section to close for 24 hours as KeNHA installs footbridge
MOJA has announced a 24-hour closure of a section of the Nairobi Expressway between Eastern Bypass and Southern Bypass from 10pm.NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 13 — MOJA has announced a 24-hour Nairobi Expressway closure between Eastern Bypass and Southern Bypass from 10pm Saturday to facilitate the installation of a footbridge.
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IHS delivers 200 green homes, eyes 3,000 by 2030
The firm said a further 464 housing units are currently under construction in Kenya and are expected to be completed in 2026 and 2027, while more than 2,300 additional units are in the development pipeline.NAIROBI, Kenya, June 13 – International Housing Solutions (IHS) Group has delivered 200 green affordable housing units in Kenya and is targeting the construction of 3,000 homes across Africa by 2030 as it scales up investment in sustainable housing developments.
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Battle of the Breeds: Improved Kienyeji vs. Kuroiler for Urban Profits
Urban consumer habits are driving a massive shift in the poultry sector. The growing middle class in major cities like Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu is increasingly turning away from soft, industrial broiler meat in favor of birds with deeper flavor, yellow yolks, and a lean, traditional texture.
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Soil-Free Feeding: How to Grow Hydroponic Fodder in 7 Days
For dairy farmers, land and water scarcity are two of the biggest roadblocks to a profitable milk check. Relying purely on rain-fed Napier grass or expensive commercial concentrates leaves your dairy enterprise vulnerable to changing weather patterns and soaring market prices. Hydroponic fodder production offers a highly efficient alternative.
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The BSF Blueprint: How to Grow Insect Protein and Cut Feed Costs 40%
Commercial livestock production faces a brutal reality: feed accounts for 60% to 70% of total operational costs. With the prices of traditional protein sources like fishmeal and soybean meal fluctuating wildly, small- and mid-scale poultry and pig farmers are watching their profit margins vanish. The most effective escape hatch from this financial squeeze is Black Soldier Fly (BSF) farming.
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Why Irrigation Scheduling Matters for Crop Health and Yield
Good irrigation scheduling helps farmers apply the right amount of water at the right time. That matters more as weather patterns shift, input costs rise, and water access becomes more limited in many growing regions. Water decisions affect nearly every part of crop production. Too little water slows growth, while too much water can damage roots and waste nutrients and yield.
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EPRA Announces New Fuel Programme as Kenya Targets Lower Prices
The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum and the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) have already convened a high-level stakeholder meeting bringing together oil marketers, ethanol producers, manufacturers, logistics firms and regulatorsKenya is set to begin the phased rollout of locally blended biofuels under new regulations aimed at cutting the country’s dependence on imported fuel and shielding consumers from global oil market shocks.
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KCB Defies Tough Economy to Make Ksh24.4 Billion Profit Amid Middle East Crisis Fears
Sustained momentum across subsidiaries, robust balance sheet management, and diversified revenue streams underpin strong quarter performanceKCB Group has posted a sharp rise in first-quarter profits, cementing its position as one of East Africa’s most resilient banks despite mounting economic pressure across the region.The banking giant announced a pre-tax profit of KSh24.4 billion for the quarter ending March 31, 2026 — a 15.3 per cent increase from the KSh21.2 billion recorded during the same period last year.
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MBUGUA: Why More Kenyans Are Turning Their Homes Into Cocktail Lounges
Kenya’s cocktail culture is evolving and fast. What was once considered niche has now become part of everyday social experiencesby Lilian MbuguaThere was a time when enjoying a great cocktail felt reserved for upscale bars, luxury lounges, or occasions important enough to justify calling in a mixologist.