Day: April 17, 2025
Elgeyo Marakwet Principals Equipped for Competence-Based Curriculum Transition
ELGEYO MARAKWET: Some 142 school principals from across Elgeyo Marakwet County have been trained on Competence-Based Education (CBC) and its implementation in readiness for the transition of grade 10 learners in 2026. The three-day training, which took place at Kaptagat Girls High School, was organized by the Centre for Mathematics, Science, and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA). According to Kenya
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
Absa Bank Increases Women Suppliers to 18% in Four Years
Nairobi: Absa Bank Kenya PLC has made progress in enhancing the representation of women-owned businesses within its supply chain, increasing their share from six percent in 2021 to 18 percent currently. According to Kenya News Agency, this achievement has led to the Bank receiving special recognition from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as part of the Sourcing2Equal Kenya Program, which
Land Plan Targets Conflict Reduction Along Kenya-Uganda Borders
Lokiriama: The IGAD Land Governance initiative has concluded Phase Two of the Lokiriama Land Use Plan in Turkana County, which aims to reduce resource-based conflicts. Assistant Director of Physical Planning, Mogeni, led a delegation from the State Department of Physical Planning, IGAD, and the National Land Commission to the county this week. According to Kenya News Agency, Ntabo updated Governor