JKUAT: How Jomo Kenyatta University Became East Africa's Technology Hub
From a mid-level agricultural college founded with Japanese support to one of East Africa's leading technology universities, JKUAT in Juja has shaped Kenyan engineering and agriculture. This guide covers its history, programmes, research and reach.
The Nursing Council of Kenya: Mandate, Registration and Licensing of Nurses
The Nursing Council of Kenya regulates the country's largest health workforce. This guide explains its mandate, how it accredits training, runs the licensing exam, and handles indexing, registration, retention and the route to practising as a nurse.
The Kenyan Diaspora in Qatar: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Thousands of Kenyans work in Qatar in construction, hospitality and domestic service. This guide examines the migration drivers, the kafala system, remittance flows, the risks workers face and the safeguards being built to protect them.
Malaria in Kenya: Epidemiological Zones, Treatment and Prevention
Malaria remains a major public-health burden in Kenya, concentrated in the lake and coastal zones. This guide explains the country's epidemiological zones, treatment with ACTs, prevention through nets and spraying, and the national malaria strategy.
Tsavo East National Park: Red Elephants, the Galana River and Kenya's Largest Wilderness
Tsavo East is Kenya's largest protected wilderness, famed for dust-red elephants, the Galana River and vast savanna. This guide covers its geography, wildlife, conservation history, the man-eaters legend and its place in Kenya's tourism economy.
Kakamega County: Gold, Sugarcane and Kenya's Last Rainforest Economy
Kakamega County anchors western Kenya's sugar belt and hosts the country's only tropical rainforest. This guide examines its agriculture, artisanal gold mining, dairy and poultry investment frontiers, demographics and diaspora-relevant opportunities.
The Kenyan Diaspora in Tanzania: Cross-Border Lives, Business and the EAC Common Market
Tens of thousands of Kenyans live and work in neighbouring Tanzania, woven into one of Africa's most integrated regional economies. This article examines the community, its business activities, the EAC Common Market framework, recent tensions and the outlook.
The Law Society of Kenya: Mandate, Membership and Role in the Administration of Justice
The Law Society of Kenya is the statutory body for the legal profession and a leading voice in the rule of law. This article examines its mandate under the LSK Act 2014, membership and admission requirements, functions, governance and broader public role.
Kongowea Market: East Africa's Largest Fresh Produce Hub on the Mombasa Coast
Kongowea Market in Mombasa is one of East Africa's largest wholesale and retail fresh produce markets, drawing traders from across the region. This article examines its supply chains, traders, economic role, challenges and significance to the coastal economy.