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Day: October 26, 2024

Communications Authority embarks on safer Cyber Space for Africa’s digital growth

The Communication Authority of Kenya (CA) has committed to double its collective efforts to increase consumer awareness of cyber safety measures and ensure that all stakeholders have the right information skills to stay safe online. To this effect, CA held the 2024 Africa Regional Cyber Sector Collaboration Symposium whose aim is to address emerging challenges and opportunities within the African

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Religious leaders, human rights defenders condemn rising cases of abductions and killings in Kenya

Religious leaders and human rights defenders in Siaya County have expressed grave concerns over the surge in abductions, killings, and the dumping of bodies around the county and the nation at large. Drawn from various faiths, the leaders called upon the government and security agencies to address the escalating insecurity, noting that the Kenyan constitution guarantees the right to life

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Vihiga Strategizes to Increase Own-Source Revenue

Vihiga county government intends to hire more enforcement officers in a bid to boost revenue collection. Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo says they need to increase the on-source revenue in order to sustainably offer optimal services to the people. The county head said this while assenting to the Vihiga County Finance Bill (VCFB) 2024 and the Vihiga County Agricultural Sector Coordination

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Farmers in Embu Receive Sh12.5 million Agricultural Inputs

Various farmer groups from Mwea Ward in Embu County have received a shot in the arm after they were given Sh. 12.5 million worth of certified seeds and planting fertilizers for the short rains planting season by the County Government. The inputs including green grams and cowpeas seeds as well as planting fertilizer and soil amendments to regulate soil PH

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PS Wang’ombe ask Maa community to shun retrogressive culture

Principal Secretary in the State Department for Gender Ms. Ann Wang’ombe has called on the Maa community to shun the retrogressive culture that hinder girls from achieving their dreams. Wang’ombe who spoke at Naikkara ward in Narok West Sub County during the launch of ‘Big Dream to end child marriage’ initiative, said girls fail to complete school because of retrogressive

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Concerted approach needed to address mental health challenges in correctional facilities, Mvurya

There is need for collaborative and integrated approach in addressing mental health challenges facing staff and inmates in the country’s correctional facilities, Investments, Trade and Industry Cabinet Secretary (CS), Salim Mvurya has said. Mvurya called for concerted effort among all stakeholders, including healthcare providers, development partners, community-based organizations, and families in addressing mental challenges confronting correctional service. The CS emphasised

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Relief for residents as American NGO offers free medical treatment

Hundreds of South Alego residents yesterday thronged Ting’wang’i health centre for free medical care, courtesy of an American non-governmental organization and the office of the Alego / Usonga MP, Samuel Atandi. According to the residents, the medical camp came in handy, at a time when many cannot afford the cost of medication, thanks to the confusion bedevilling the transition from

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More than 4000 affordable housing projects for Uasin Gishu in progress

Uasin Gishu Governor Dr. Jonathan Bii has expressed gratitude to the Kenya Kwanza administration for making the dream of affordable housing a reality. Dr. Bii said that working closely with the county governments, the Kenya Kwanza administration has brought the affordable housing dream and the provision of decent houses to Kenyans to life. Speaking recently in Eldoret, the governor said

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Luxurious Cruise Ship Docks at the Port of Mombasa

The cruise season has started in earnest, breathing life into the Sh 1.3 billion ultra-modern cruise ship terminal, at the Port of Mombasa. Since the beginning of the cruise season, more than 11 cruise vessels have docked at the Port of Mombasa with over 6,000 passengers. The latest to call to the Port of Mombasa from the Port of Lamu

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Absa Bank opens branches in northern Kenya to attract Islamic friendly banking

Absa Bank is set to open more branches in northern Kenya to improve Shariah compliance services to Muslim communities in five Counties in ASAL regions. According to the Absa Bank Director of Custom networking, Mr. Peter Mutua, the financial institution is currently in process of opening a Bank in Marsabit and Moyale by next year. Mr. Mutua who was speaking

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