Day: September 14, 2024
KENHA erects bumps on Kisaju blackspot on Nairobi-Namanga highway
Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has erected speed bumps at Kisaju area junction along the Nairobi-Namanga Highway. The stretch from Kisaju town to Fred’s Ranch junction, which has been termed a blackspot, has resulted in many accidents and fatalities. The move comes after several complaints by residents for immediate erection of bumps in order to curb speeding by motorists that
Plans for Connected Africa Summit 2025 Kick Off
Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary Margaret Ndung’u has announced that Kenya will host the second edition of the Connected Africa Summit. The CS said the summit will help harmonise regional and continental ICT policies, assuring stakeholders in the ICT sector that the Ministry will continue to streamline policies, invest in infrastructure, and ensure that the regulatory frameworks
Kenya Kwanza achievements
Two years since the Kenya Kwanza government took office under the leadership of President William Ruto, the administration has been able to achieve key milestones it had targeted to accomplish as it embarked on a transformative mission to uplift Kenyans through the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura said that the BETA agenda has been the cornerstone
Communications Authority to lay 2,500 km of fibre at Sh5 billion
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) is financing the laying of 2,500 kilometres of fibre across 19 counties at a cost of Sh5 billion to enhance Internet access for Kenyans in the rural areas. The project is 50 per cent complete, with a total of 1,300 kilometres of fibre optic connectivity already laid. Speaking during the ITW Africa 2024 at
Ensure proper disposal of asbestos, Govt urged
The Kenya Chemical Society (KCS) has challenged the government to strictly adhere to the recommended procedures for disposing of asbestos following a three-month ultimatum by the environment cabinet secretary, Aden Duale. According to the KCS Western Kenya Chapter Chairman, Professor Fredrick Keng’ara, the process of asbestos removal from roofs must be done in a way that does not endanger the
Butere Hospital to be commissioned
Kakamega County Governor Fernandes Barasa has said Butere Level Four Hospital will be commissioned in November to offer quality health services to the residents. While touring the facility Friday, Barasa said the county government will revitalise the health sector as part of his six strategic pillars. The governor inspected the ongoing construction of the hospital and said similar upgrades of
CJ Koome tells courts, AJS to collaborate to decongest prisons
Chief Justice Martha Koome has underscored the importance of court systems collaborating with the alternative justice systems (AJS) committees to prioritise decongestion of prisons in the country by reviewing bail and bond terms. CJ, who visited Isiolo G.K. Prison on Friday, announced the pardoning of 37 convicts who were set free after judicial officials reviewed their cases, bringing the tally
Eastern RC assures residents of value for their money on govt-funded projects
Eastern Regional Commissioner Paul Rotich, has assured area residents that they will get value for money in regards to the implementation of government projects in the region. Rotich, while speaking during the Eastern Region Field Verification visit at the Konza city in Machakos, said that residents should expect to get value for their money for every penny that has been
Kiambu County to renovate and upgrade stadia
In a move to enhance the sports infrastructure, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Youth Affairs and Sports, Ali Osman, announced that the Thika, Githunguri, Kanjiru, Ruiru, Thigio, and Karangari stadiums will be renovated and upgraded to promote community engagement in sports and physical activities among youth. Speaking to KNA, Osman said that the county government has already allocated Sh250
KEPSA roots for Gen-Zs empowerment
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has called on organisations to provide adequate youth empowerment and training to prepare them for future leadership and management positions. KEPSA Chairperson Dr. Jas Bedi said that Africa’s population is estimated at 1.37 billion. Generation Z is currently the largest generation in Africa, with 428 million inhabitants making up 31.20%. Kenya’s population is estimated