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Conservationists and leaders have reiterated the importance of safeguarding Kenya’s only remaining tropical forest by supporting sustainable community-led conservation measures. Speaking on Monday at the Lwaningu forest block in the…
Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital (VTRH) has received a major boost in its emergency and critical care services following a donation of medical equipment by Malteser International (MI). The consignment, handed over at the facility on…
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has commissioned the National Horticulture Traceability System, a digital platform designed to track agricultural produce from farm to market and improve Kenya’s compliance with international export…
The Kiambu County Department of Youth Affairs, Sports and Communication has organized a Volleyball Tournament Bonanza at Ruiru Stadium to promote sportsmanship among the youth. The event is part of the county’s efforts to provide local…
Vihiga bikers, a grouping of motorcycle-riding community members, have come out strongly to clarify that they were not a criminal outfit, as perceived by a section of the residents. Speaking to the press, the chairperson of the Vihiga…
Residents of Murang’a County are being sensitized on what to do if their insurance company collapses through a five-day awareness campaign by the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF). PCF is a state corporation under the National…
At least 2,200 young people from five wards in Makueni County have benefited under the Ajira Kwa Vijana Programme, an initiative aimed at creating short term employment opportunities in supporting community development. The initiative that…
Technology experts have encouraged the younger generation in Kenya and the whole of Africa to position themselves at the forefront of Africa’s digital revolution in the era of Artificial Intelligence (AI). The Tech experts engaged the…
Officials from Social Health Authority (SHA), the State Department for Public Service, and the Union of Kenya Civil Servants have intensified sensitization campaigns targeting civil servants and residents of Marsabit County to register and…
Hundreds of persons with disabilities from Emuhaya and Luanda sub-counties on Tuesday benefited from a mass disability assessment and registration exercise held at Emuhaya Sub-County Hospital. The exercise, organized by government officers…
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) Mombasa Chapter has launched an ambitious digital transformation programme, aimed at enhancing business visibility, fostering economic growth and positioning the coastal city at…
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to revitalizing Kenya’s coffee sector following the signing of the Coffee Bill into law, ushering in reforms aimed at increasing farmers’ incomes, boosting production, and restoring the…
The government has assured Kenyans that preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament are on course, with major infrastructure projects at the Talanta Sports City and other host venues progressing as scheduled.…
Victims of human /wildlife conflict in Siaya county are set to receive compensation amounting to Sh17 million by the end of this Financial Year, Conservation Secretary at the State Department of Wildlife, Dr. John Kipkorir Chumo has said.…
Bar owners in Mombasa have rejected the proposed Tobacco Control Amendment Bill 2024, urging the National Assembly to allow more time for consultations and public participation before debating and passing the legislation. Businesswoman…
A Murang’a court on Monday sentenced a lorry driver to one year in prison or, alternatively, pay a fine of Sh100,000 after finding him guilty of reckless driving that caused a fatal road accident, claiming the lives of a boda boda rider…
Homa Bay County Commissioner (CC) Ronald Mwiwawi has urged the youth to utilise government and private sector initiatives aimed at creating employment and empowering the youth economically. Speaking during a press briefing in his office,…
Ramogi Welfare Mombasa has urged the youth to keep off the planned demonstration in commemoration of the infamous gen “Z” protest on Thursday, citing safety concerns and the potential economic toll on local livelihoods. The decision was…
The County Government of Nakuru, in conjunction with the Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KELCOP), has distributed high-grade breeding chicks to community groups in Rongai Sub-County in a move aimed at boosting meat and egg…
Residents of Butere and the larger Kakamega County are set to benefit from improved access to specialized kidney care following the installation of a modern dialysis machine at Butere County Hospital. Area Governor Fernandes Barasa said…
A section of youth from Busia County and neighboring counties have received training and value-addition equipment, aimed at promoting climate-smart agriculture, increasing incomes, and creating employment opportunities among young people.…
Murang’a County Commissioner (CC) Hassan Bule has called on residents planning to participate in Thursday’s demonstrations commemorating young people who lost their lives during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests to remain peaceful and…
Religious leaders and community representatives from Kenya and Tanzania have lauded interfaith dialogue as an effective tool for promoting peaceful coexistence, preventing conflict and strengthening social cohesion among communities of…
Traders and business owners from western Kenya have urged Parliament to extend public participation on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that thousands of stakeholders likely to be affected by the proposed law have been…
