Tomato farmers in the leading tomato-producing counties are counting losses as an oversupply continues to hit the market for the second month in row. The glut has occasioned a sharp drop in prices of the highly perishable vegetable, with a kilo of tomatoes selling for as little as Sh15 in some markets. Consequently, a 100 kilogrammes’ crate of tomato is

The County Government of Nakuru has launched electric motorbikes as part of the transition to electric mobility towards reducing the carbon footprint. The devolved unit’s administration has indicated that it is keen to support the national government’s plan to phase out over two million fuel-powered motorcycles as Kenya ushers in the era of e-mobility motorcycles. County Executive Committee Member (CECM)

In the wake of a resurgence of criminal gangs captured on closed-circuit television (CCTV) in broad daylight terrorising residents, Mvita Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) Ahmed Mohamud has said they have tightened the noose on criminals, arresting over 163 over the weekend. On Saturday, a three-man gang wielding pangas who rode on a motorcycle were captured on CCTV in Moons area,

Nyahururu Anglican Church Bishop Rev Samson Gachathi has called on leaders in the country to embrace unity of purpose and concentrate on service delivery. The church leader said that leaders were elected to serve the people’s interests but added that it was unfortunate to see divisions and bickering as politicians take sides for their selfish gains. He called on the

Kenya Harlequins RFC are the overall winners of the 2nd edition of the SportPesa National 7s Circuit, which concluded with the Prinsloo 7s at the Nakuru Athletic Club on Sunday. Quins sailed through after accumulating 110 points to lead the standings, followed by Kabras Sugar with 105 points, while former title holders KCB, came in third place with 94 points.

The Kakamega County Government has been urged to always publish project implementation reports which can easily be accessed by the public. The Director of a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), Network for Research and Governance (NRG), Paul Odongo, said the taxpayers would be eager to track the progress and status of various projects being undertaken by the county government. ‘We do budget

Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have renewed their commitment to strengthen legislation to conserve the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Through collaborative efforts, the two East Africa Community (EAC) states seek to establish a legal framework to address gaps in conservation which threaten the existence of the trans-boundary ecosystem. In resolutions made during the 13th Mara Day celebrations held at Sekenani

Kenya has played host to the International Telecoms Week (ITW) and DataCloud Summit in a monumental event held at the Radisson Blu hotel last week. The summit brought together over 3, 000 delegates, where over 150 influential speakers from across the globe shared actionable insights on leveraging 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence for competitive advantage. ITW

The government will spend Sh 218 million to construct a total of 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri County. The classrooms are part of the 18,000 units that the government is constructing to accommodate the pioneer cohort of Grade 9 learners under the Competency Based Curriculum. The 1.3 million learners who are currently in Grade 8 are expected to occupy

The town of Makenene, located between the Center and West Regions, has been plunged into darkness for four days and counting. Residents of the locality, a popular stopover for travelers and considered an ‘intervening opportunity’ by geographers, are baffled by the sudden power outage, especially given the lack of communication from the electricity management company, ENEO. The blackout has occurred