Day: September 17, 2024
CJ Koome calls for Renewed Action to Create a Safe Work Environment for All
Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has called for renewed collective action to achieve a work environment that is free from violence and harassment. The CJ acknowledged that this responsibility rests not with the courts alone, but also employers, trade unions, policy makers, and civil society, who must work together to forge partnerships, build stronger institutions and create safe and respectful
Government to take significant steps to phase out Ozone-Depleting Substances
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry on Monday marked the World Ozone Day for the year 2024 celebrations, focusing on discussing priorities of climate action initiatives in Kenya. The annual event themed ‘Montreal Protocol Advancing Climate Action’ captures the broader environmental impact of the historic agreement, signed over 35 years ago and has been instrumental in protecting the
Farmers in Murang’a to get certified maize seed and fertilizer ahead of short rains
Some 57,975 farmers in Murang’a County are set to benefit with certified maize seed and fertilizer from the local county administration ahead of the short rains expected to start in the third week of October. Murang’a county government will start distribution of seed to registered farmers in various parts within their respective wards from next week. Governor Irungu Kang’ata noted
Religious groups oppose taskforce recommendations to Regulate their operations
Hundreds of Pentecostal Bishops have threatened to resist any attempt by the government to regulate religious organizations saying it contravenes the right and freedom of worship. The Pentecostal bishops representing different churches and umbrella faith-based bodies, said the recommendations by the taskforce that was appointed by President William Ruto to streamline operations of religious groups might spark a religious war