Day: January 23, 2025
Sophia Luceka: 24-Year-Old Grit-Fueled Scrap Metal Journey
Kericho: In the heart of Kericho, amidst the rolling tea plantations and bustling markets, Sophia Luceka is making a name for herself in an unlikely field-scrap metal dealing. At just 24 years old, she’s defying societal expectations and proving that hard work knows no gender. According to Kenya News Agency, Sophia’s journey began after completing her high school education in
KISIP 2 Launches Community Development Plan Review in Kiambu
Kiambu: The Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2) has initiated a series of review and validation sessions for the Bosnia, Kiang’ombe, and Gitambaya areas in Kiambu County. These sessions are designed to integrate stakeholder feedback into the Draft Community Development Plans (CDPs) to ensure they effectively address the needs of the community. According to Kenya News Agency, the
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
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.