Day: February 26, 2025
Petition to Save Karima Forest Submitted to Nyeri County Assembly
Nyeri: Residents of Karima Ward have submitted a petition to the Nyeri County Assembly addressing deforestation at the Karima Hill Forest in Othaya Sub-County. Led by the area MCA, Eunice Wagaki, the residents are urging the County Assembly to take action to protect the Karima Hill forest and uphold the constitutional rights of the local community. According to Kenya News
Government Prioritizes Completion of Stalled Projects Across Narok County
Narok: Deputy Chief of Staff, Performance and Delivery Management Eliud Owalo, has reiterated the government’s stand to complete stalled projects before embarking on new projects. He observed projects which were initiated by the former regime that were verifiable and visible will be completed to benefit the people and grow the economy. ‘The government is committed to completing projects initiated by
Nakuru County Partners with KALRO to Train 15,000 Farmers on High-Yield ‘Nyota’ Bean Farming
Nakuru: The Nakuru County government, in collaboration with the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), is providing training to over 15,000 farmers on the cultivation of the ‘Nyota’ bean variety. This initiative focuses on teaching proper agronomical practices for this high-yielding and disease-resistant bean, with an eye on tapping into the export market. According to Kenya News Agency, Agriculture
Coffee Traded in a Weekly Auction Nets Sh.1.8 Billion
Nairobi: The Nairobi Coffee Exchange auctioned a substantial volume of coffee, generating Sh.1.8 billion for farmers and estates. According to Kenya News Agency, the recent auction saw 34,855 bags of 50 kilos each being traded, which marked a 6 percent decrease from the 37,204 bags auctioned in the previous week’s sale. The average price per 50-kilo bag fell by 7