Government Shifts Inua Jamii Payments to Mobile Money Amid Fraud Concerns

NAIROBI: The Office of the Government Spokesperson has announced a significant change in the disbursement process of the Inua Jamii Programme stipends, following a directive from the President to shift payments to mobile money. According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Isaac Mwaura, the government spokeswoman, stated that this decision aims to address fraud cases that … Read more

8,000 Households in Rusinga Island to Receive Clean Water

Homa Bay: The County Government of Homa Bay, in partnership with the French Government through the City of Alenya in Southern France, has commissioned a water project aimed at providing clean and safe drinking water to over 8,000 households in Rusinga Island. According to Kenya News Agency, the French Ambassador to Kenya, Arnaud Suquet, emphasised … Read more

Government Allocates Additional Funds for Migori Industrial Park Completion

Migori: The government is set to allocate additional funds to ensure the completion of the Migori County Aggregation and Industrial Park. Industry Principal Secretary (PS), Dr. Juma Mukwana, announced the decision during a courtesy visit to Governor Ochilo Ayacko, highlighting the government’s commitment to the project, which is currently 70 percent complete. According to Kenya … Read more

Kenya Sees Significant Growth in Inbound Tourism for 2024

NAIROBI: The government has announced that Kenya’s tourism is thriving again as the country welcomed 7.5 million tourists, both international and domestic, in 2024. This marks a 14.6 percent growth compared to the 2 million tourists received in 2023. According to Kenya News Agency, Kenya recorded 5.1 million domestic bed occupancies in 2024, up from … Read more