Day: April 17, 2025
Barasa Urges MPs to Enact Law Granting Counties Control Over Road Levy
Kakamega: Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has called on Members of Parliament to pass legislation allowing county governments to directly control the Roads Maintenance Levy Fund (RMLF). The Governor said the counties had a stronger role in infrastructure planning and implementation in their respective jurisdictions. According to Kenya News Agency, speaking Thursday in Malava Sub-county, where he oversaw the distribution of
Tujiamini Fuels Rockstar FC from Grassroots to Division 2
Kamukuywa: SportPesa’s Tujiamini programme is set to make an even bigger impact in 2025 by empowering emerging football talent and expanding its support to women and community-driven initiatives. At Kamukuywa Grounds in Western Kenya, Rockstar FC-beneficiaries of the Tujiamini Cheza Dimba initiative-shared their inspiring journey, describing their rise in football as a ‘sweet journey.’ According to Kenya News Agency, the
Ahmed Ibrahim Assumes Key Role as Principal Secretary for National Government Coordination
Nairobi: The newly appointed Principal Secretary for the State Department for National Government Coordination Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, Mr. Ahmed Ibrahim, has pledged to ensure that all government-funded projects within his department significantly impact the lives of Kenyans. According to Kenya News Agency, Mr. Ibrahim emphasized the importance of proper coordination and networking, both during the planning process
School Heads Trained to Navigate Critical Curriculum Changes
Nairobi: To ensure a smooth transition for Grade 9 learners into Senior Schools next year, 109 Secondary School Principals from the Nairobi region have been trained on Competency-Based Education (CBE). According to Kenya News Agency, the three-day capacity-building workshop, held at Buruburu Girls Secondary School in Nairobi, was designed to strengthen their readiness for the critical shift in curriculum. The