Day: January 23, 2025

County, REREC Launch Initiative to Boost Rural Electrification

Eldoret: The County Government of Uasin Gishu and the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) have launched an initiative, Stima Mashinani, to boost rural electrification to promote development at the grassroots level by facilitating a convenient environment to run a 24-hour economy as businesses will have electricity to conduct activities around the clock. According to Kenya News Agency, Uasin

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Families Left Homeless After Early Morning Demolition in Mbeere North

Mbeere North: Four families from Gitiburi Village in Embu County have been rendered homeless following the demolition of their homes in the early hours by a private developer. The developer claimed to have legally purchased the land from the families’ deceased father. According to Kenya News Agency, a bulldozer began demolishing the houses at approximately 3:50 am under the supervision

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Elders Urge Politicians to Stop Politicizing Security Organs

Mombasa: A section of Coast Elders under the ambit of the Coast Restoration Council of Eminent Elders has urged politicians to desist from politicizing the functions of critical security agencies lest the country is exposed to external threats. They accused the politicians of double standards in addressing national issues and absolved the Director General of the National Intelligence Service Noordin

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Collective Action Touted in Combating Rising GBV Cases

Voi: The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) Chairperson, Rehema Jaldesa, has called for urgent collective action to combat the rising instances of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in Kenya. According to Kenya News Agency, Jaldesa’s speech was delivered by the commission’s CEO, Dr. Purity Ngina, during a public meeting with leaders and residents of Taita Taveta County at Voi Youth Center.

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