Day: January 23, 2025
Woman Pleads Guilty to Child Neglect in Kabarnet
Kabarnet: A mother of two, accused of abandoning her 4-year-old minor and failing to provide proper care and protection, has appeared before a Kabarnet court charged with child neglect. Mariam Juma, who receives a monthly stipend from the Inua Jamii programme, is said to be using the money to buy alcohol instead of catering for her children’s needs. According to
Tourism Stakeholders Draft Bill for Management of Award-Winning Diani Beach
Diani: Tourism stakeholders are stepping up efforts to formulate a bill to facilitate sustainable, effective, and inclusive management of beaches in Kwale. A study on the social-economic impact of sand harvesting in Diani Beach and dumping dredged port materials in Shelly Beach informed the bill’s development. The bill seeks to adopt policy and legislative measures to minimize the negative impact
Kirinyaga Butchers to Undergo Comprehensive Training to Boost Leather Industry
Kirinyaga: Kirinyaga county has partnered with the national government to train butchers on the handling of hides and skins, aimed at growing the local leather industry. The training exercise, conducted at Kibingo slaughterhouse in Kerugoya, brought together 197 butchers and flayers as well as 20 members of staff working in the county’s livestock and veterinary department. According to Kenya News
Completion of Sewer Line Projected to Improve Sanitation of Fast-Growing Kenol Town
Kenol: Businesses and investments at Kenol town located in southern parts of Murang’a County are expected to intensify with the completion of a Sh1.3 billion sewer system. The construction of the system, which commenced back in 2021, was completed last month, providing locals, especially the business community and investors, with a hygienic environment to work in. According to Kenya News