Day: March 4, 2025
Busia CC Calls for More GMO Awareness Initiatives
Busia: Busia County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachaunga has lauded the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) for creating public awareness on Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in the county. Speaking during a meeting with the Authority’s management led by acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mr. Nehemiah Ngetich in his office in Busia, Mwachaunga, however, observed that more public awareness on GMOs needed to be
Kiambu Enhances Garbage Collection with New Skips, Trash Bins
Kiambu: In a bid to enhance garbage collection, disposal and promote better waste management across Kiambu County, Governor Kimani Wamatangi has launched the distribution of 42 skips and 140 trash bins. The initiative is aimed at improving cleanliness and reducing the burden on waste management systems and is set to be rolled out across all sub-counties within the county. According
Reliable Water Supply Boosts Business, Health in Maragua
Maragua: Residents of Maragua town within Murang’a South sub-county have cherished the government’s intervention to ensure steady access to clean water. After the area was put under the jurisdiction of Murang’a Water and Sanitation Company (Muwasco), the residents argue sanitation and cleanliness within the town have been improved. According to Kenya News Agency, since 2023, when President William Ruto directed
Women in Kajiado to Benefit from Beadwork Commercialization Training
Kajiado: Over 100 women from Kajiado County are set to benefit from a 5-day training and capacity-building workshop on the commercialization of beadwork. The workshop, conducted by the Ushanga Kenya Initiative in partnership with the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), aims to empower women from pastoral communities to convert their traditional beadwork and art into marketable commodities. According to