Benin petrol prices soar as Nigeria moves to end subsidy

Petrol prices have almost doubled in Benin after it was announced that fuel subsidies would be scrapped in next-door Nigeria.Nigeria is one of Africa’s oil giants and subsidised petroleum products are routinely smuggled into Benin, where they’re mostly…

Cholera Cases Rise To 120 In Siaya

Cholera cases reported in Siaya have hit 120, with both governor James Orengo and the area county commissioner, Jim Njoka, urging the area residents to support efforts to contain the deadly disease through the observation of proper hygiene.Speaking se…

County Partners With PPCK To Revive Pyrethrum Farming

Kisii County Government has entered into a partnership with the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK) in an effort to have farmers in potential areas return to pyrethrum farming.Speaking during the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Gusii Stadiu…