Day: September 16, 2024
Govt to construct 218 Grade 9 classrooms in Nyeri
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
Makenene faces 72-hour blackout
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
Tubah Council embarks on innovative plastic recycling project
In the small university town of Bambili, Tubah subdivision of the North West region, stands the Tubah Council. Like others in the region, the Tubah municipality has suffered damages, incurred losses, and faced trials due to the ongoing Anglophone conflict. The environment has also suffered from abandonment because, over the past years, locals have struggled to stay alive, than protect
Annie Matene Chancelle receives CEFDA sponsorship for African Heritage Fashion Week in Buea
On April 15, 2023, Annie Matene Chancelle, one of Cameroon’s most promising fashion designers, will grace the runway at the African Heritage Fashion Week (AHFW) in Buea, Cameroon. This showcase opportunity is sponsored by the Cameroon English Fashion Designers Association (CEFDA), which promotes the growth of the fashion industry through support schemes for emerging and established designers in the region.