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Day: January 27, 2025

EBC Financial Group Partners with Shakti Regeneration Institute to Empower Marginalised Communities and Promote Indigenous Conservation Efforts

Sponsorship of West Bengal School and Support for Global Environmental Documentary Shines Light on EBC’s Commitment to Education and Sustainability Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri interacting with children at Ramakrishna Vedanta Vidyapith school in India – EBC [Photo credit: Shakti Regeneration Institute] RANAGHAT, India, Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EBC Financial Group (EBC), a leading global financial […]

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Govt Contains Wildfire in Isiolo, Monitoring Efforts Ongoing

Isiolo: A fierce wildfire that consumed hundreds of hectares of livestock pasture for pastoralists from Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties in Isiolo in the last 10 days has been contained. At the same time, the government has cautioned residents to be careful while using fires during the prevailing dry spell and strong winds. According to Kenya News Agency, the Principal Secretary

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Water CS Urges Youth to Embrace Technical Skills

Antubochiu: The Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Erick Mugaa, has called on the youth to embrace technical skills and pursue education at Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking on Saturday at Antubochiu Primary School in Igembe South Subcounty during the burial of the late Joyce M’Ethingia, the wife of the late Njuri Ncheke Chairman Paul M’Ethingia

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Nandi County Leverages Technology for Better Equipment Management

Kapsabet: Road construction machinery owned by the County Government of Nandi will be mounted with surveillance devices to ensure the intended purpose of the machines is achieved. The new Chief Executive Committee Member for Roads and Infrastructure, Engineer Robert Limo, revealed that they were equipping the road construction and maintenance machinery with technology that can monitor every movement and activity

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Farmers Urged to Utilise Subsidised Fertiliser to Boost Food Production

Eldama Ravine: Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Kiprono Rono has called on farmers to utilise the subsidised fertiliser to increase farm production and help attain food security in the country. According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Rono emphasized that promoting food security means ensuring that every household has access to sufficient food. He noted that farmers are the backbone of the

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Cultural Association Formed to Preserve Ameru Heritage

Meru: A cross section of leaders from Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties converged in Meru Town on Saturday to unveil a cultural association aimed at conserving the Ameru culture and heritage. The Ameru Community Cultural Stakeholders Association (ACCSA) is expected to foster social cohesion and economic growth by bringing residents from the two counties closer. According to Kenya News Agency,

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Sh400 Million Allocated for Electricity Supply in Garsen Constituency

Garsen: Energy Principal Secretary Alex Wachira has announced a government initiative to supply electricity to select villages in Garsen Constituency, with an allocation of Sh400 million for the year 2025. The announcement was made in response to remarks by area MP Ali Wario, who highlighted that villages such as Kitere and Saloni have not yet received electricity supply. According to

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Wajir Community Unites in Monthly Clean-Up Drive

Wajir: Hundreds of Wajir residents participated in a community-driven clean-up exercise aimed at creating a cleaner and healthier environment. The initiative brought together stakeholders, including local community members, the Wajir Boda Boda Association, Kenya Red Cross, Siyat Foundation, Equity Bank, and Kenya Commercial Bank. According to Kenya News Agency, the clean-up was spearheaded by Wajir Municipality officials and included garbage

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Rising Stars Take Over Nyandarua Cross-Country Championship

Nyandarua County: Nyandarua County at the weekend witnessed the coming up of new champions during the Nyandarua County cross-country championship held in Ol Kalou. During the cross country held at the Ol Kalua Arboretum, Simon Mungai won the senior men’s 10 km race in style by creating a one-minute gap from the second finisher. In the race, Mungai kept pushing,

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Authorities Call for Quick Action as GBV Cases Rise

ELGEYO MARAKWET: The number of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases reported in various health facilities in Elgeyo Marakwet County rose from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024. The Officer in charge of Reproductive Health in the county, Jonathan Tanui, explained that a total of 266 Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) survivors were recorded last year compared to 203 in

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