Day: August 5, 2024
Govt cracks down on environmental offenders
Area Deputy County Commissioner Sebastian Okiring said some criminals were burning forest land to create space for growing bhang.
He said so far they have uprooted over 30 acres of bhang in Gwasi Forest and that they were in hot pursuit of the culpri…
Special Needs Education National Games Kicks off in Kericho
The National Chair of Special Schools Sports Kenya, Francis Manyala, speaking on Friday during the official opening of the games at Kericho Teachers Training College (KTTC), noted that some regions could not send the required number of participants pe…
Financial constraints deem bright student’s dream of becoming doctor
Elijah, who scored an impressive A- in the 2023 KCSE at Mekatilili Memorial Secondary School, has been accepted to study for a Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery at Egerton University.
This achievement comes after a dedicated effort; Elijah in…
Iron ore mining in Taita Taveta makes another leap
This follows the unanimous decision by the Mbololo community in Voi Constituency to set aside a portion of Mbulia community land for the multibillion-shilling iron smelting plant.
Speaking during the handover ceremony, Raval announced that constructi…
Central Region promotes growing, consumption of organic food
The Central Region Economic Block (CEREB), which consists of the 10 counties of Murang’a, Nyeri, Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Kirinyaga, Nyandarua, Nakuru, Laikipia, and Kiambu, has come together to ensure residents eat healthy food that is grown withou…
Govt keen to support learners with special needs
This was said by Basic Education Director General Dr. Elyas Abdi in Kericho during term two sports for learners with special needs.
Dr. Abdi also observed that learners with special needs required support to realise their full potential through early…
Elevation of Eldoret to city status postponed
Addressing the media at the County Headquarters, Uasin Gishu County Governor, Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, confirmed that following communication from the Office of the President, the conferment to city status of Eldoret Municipality, has been postponed…
Kakamega Governor flags off 12 KRCS ambulances
Kakamega County Governor Fernades Barasa has flagged off 12 brand new ambulances that will be used by the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) to provide emergency and evacuation services to Kakamega residents.
The Governor said two of the ambulances are a…
Parents, elders blamed for increased crime in Garissa
Last Saturday, a woman was severely injured after being stabbed by a grade 7 pupil in the outskirts of Garissa town while trying to snatch her phone.
Insecurity in the town has been so high, forcing businesses to close as early as 6 p.m.
The crimina…
Central Region retains wheelchair basketball girls title
Central Region has, for the third year in a row, retained the wheel chair basketball girl’s titles in the just concluded National Special Needs (SNE) Secondary Schools Championship in Kisumu City.
The region secured the win with twelve points, beatin…