Day: January 25, 2025
Cheptulel Boys Reopens, Following Restoration of Peace
Pokot Central: Seventy-three students from Cheptulel boys’ secondary school, Pokot central sub county have resumed learning, after being displaced temporarily following months of unrest in the area. The students were forced to relocate to Surumben boys school in Sigor Constituency, Masol Ward due to escalating tension, but now with peace having been restored, they are now back to their former
AFA Authorizes Harvesting of Two Varieties of Avocado from Mid-February
Nairobi: The Kenya Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has directed farmers and exporters to commence the harvesting of Fuerte and Pinkerton avocado varieties from February 14. The directive follows a survey carried out between January 20 and 23, which determined that sufficient volumes of these varieties are ready for harvest in certain regions. According to Kenya News Agency, the notice,
State Declares Nationwide Crackdown on Organized Criminal Gangs
Diani: Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen has initiated a comprehensive crackdown on organized criminal gangs across the country. He has commanded the Inspector General of Police to immediately begin tracking, dismantling, and neutralizing these gangs. Public servants, including National Government Officials (NGAOs) and police officers found aiding these criminal activities, face dismissal and prosecution. According to
Government Initiates Reforms in Social Health Insurance Fund
NAKURU: The Government is sealing all loopholes to ensure that public monies under the Social Hospital Insurance Fund (SHIF) programme are utilized prudently to provide quality healthcare to Kenyans. Nakuru County Commissioner (CC) Lyford Kibaara said SHIF will adopt advanced technology to curb wastage and corruption, adding that the government was keen on ensuring that no Kenyan was left behind