Day: August 27, 2024
Nandi Hills residents urged to empower boy child academically
Nandi East Sub County Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Charity Ashioya has called on area residents to empower the boy child academically noting that in Nandi County greater emphasis has been placed on educating girls compared boys.
Speaking at N…
Raila to introduce Africa Union (AU) visas if elected Chairman
Kenya’s candidate for the Africa Union Commission (AUC) Chairmanship Raila Odinga has hinted at plans to roll out AU Visas if his bid for the top seat is successful.
Odinga said the AU Visas would enhance free movement of people and goods across the…
IPSTC launches sensitization programme on security in Mandera
The International Peace Support Training Centre (IPSTC), has launched a sensitization programme for the Civilian Security Coordination Course (CISEC) in Mandera County.
The programme is designed to bring together a diverse group of participants from…
Nakuru county government strengthening farmers’ cooperatives
Nakuru County government has embarked on an ambitious journey to transform the lives of small-scale farmers by launching a far-reaching sensitization program aimed at empowering cooperative societies across the region.
The initiative, spearheaded by…
Public pushes for reforms in correctional services and offender management
Patrick Maina, a resident of Mukaro location in Nyeri Central Sub County wants those serving prison sentences allocated special private facilities where they can meet their spouses and even enjoy their conjugal rights.
He argues such a provision wil…
Kenya to reduce rice imports by 50pc
Over 80 participants from 36 African countries and South Korea are meeting in Kenya to review the progress and chart the way forward for the Korea-Africa Food and Agriculture Cooperation Initiative (KAFACI).
One of the meeting’s activities will be…
Kwale demands its share of the Sh.2.9 billion mineral royalties
Kwale county government is demanding its share of the Sh.2.9 billion royalties from minerals operations held by the National Treasury since 2016.
Kwale, Kilifi and Kajiado out of 32 mineral rich counties are supposed to receive the lion’s share of t…
State to relocate three schools to pave way for Mwache dam project.
Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eng. Eric Mugaa has asked residents of Kasemeni ward in Kinango sub county, Kwale county to be proactive in decision-making of the construction of three primary schools that were affected by Mwache …
Nakuru County Government plans an all-housing databank
Real estate market in Nakuru County is set for a major transformation beginning next year when a central database capturing all property transactions is established, removing a key barrier for investments in the multibillion shilling homes market.
T…
NDMA distributes dairy goats to residents to enhance food security, fight malnutrition
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) yesterday distributed dairy goats to the residents of Kandebene, which is one of the Semi-arid areas in Meru County, in a bid to enhance food security and combat the menace of malnutrition in drought-s…