James Wanzala

1 week ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Wanzala

A newly formed lobby group representing architects and quantity surveyors has protested the sharp increase in fees for the upcoming Continuous Professional Development (CPD) seminar scheduled for early May. In a notice, the Board of Registration of Architects and Quantity Surveyors (BORAQS) announced it had raised the cost of the May 8–9 seminar from the current Sh20,000 to Sh30,000 for all registered professionals, regardless of discipline.

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Wanzala

Aesthetic dentistry’s roots trace back to ancient civilisations such as the Egyptians and Etruscans, who used gold, ivory, and other materials for dental enhancements and prosthetics. Over time, these practices evolved through the Middle Ages into the advanced procedures seen today. As early as 3,000 BCE, Egyptians crafted dental crowns and bridges from gold. They also used seashells to replace lost teeth. Other civilisations followed in their footsteps.

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Wanzala

A dazzling smile is more than just an aesthetic asset—it can boost confidence, enhance self-esteem, and even improve oral health. Aesthetic dentistry, once considered a luxury, is now a mainstream solution for those looking to perfect their smiles. From braces and implants to teeth whitening and veneers, the field has seen remarkable advancements, making treatments more accessible and effective than ever before.

2 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | James Wanzala

The government has launched an exercise to map, geo-locate industries, and develop a database and directory. This will be done through “Mapping, Geo-location of Industries and Development of Industrial Database & Directory for Kenya (Nairobi City). State Department of Industries will coordinate the process, which will be useful in supporting strategic planning and industrial policy formulation on data-driven decisions and infrastructure development.

2 weeks ago | informereastafrica.com | James Wanzala

Opposition leader Kalonzo Musyoka has revealed plans to form a grand coalition aimed at unseating President William Ruto  in the 2027 General Election. Kalonzo said Kenyans are frustrated with the Kenya Kwanza regime, which he accused of failing to deliver justice and subjecting citizens to economic hardship. “The new alliance, the People’s Coalition, will welcome as many political organisations as possible so that we can develop that space,” said Kalonzo.