Day: January 23, 2025
Cement Firms Faulted for Dealings with Illegal Miners
Nairobi: As efforts to combat illicit mining in Kenya gather pace, the government has put on notice cement manufacturers in Kenya over engaging in practices that promote the vice by censoring cement-manufacturers against procuring processing ingredients from unlicensed sources. The Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Ali Joho faulted some cement processing companies for abetting the
Homa Bay Advances Agricultural Productivity with Motorcycle Distribution
HOMA BAY: The agricultural sector in Homa Bay has received a boost after the County Government procured 20 motorcycles aimed at enhancing extension services and unlocking farmers’ potential to boost productivity. Governor Gladys Wanga said this initiative was a significant step in empowering farmers and uplifting agriculture, reiterating the importance of agriculture to the county’s economy. According to Kenya News
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
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