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The Garissa County Public Service Board has been fully reconstituted following the swearing-in of three new members, paving the way for the board to resume full operations and strengthen public service management in the county. The…
Laikipia farmers have welcomed domestication of agro-ecology policy and Bill by the county government which is geared towards promotion of organic agriculture that discourages use of hazardous pesticides. The bill is set to be enacted next…
Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Aden Duale has inspected the East Africa Centre of Excellence in Nephrology and Urology to assess its readiness ahead of the commencement of the first phase of operations. The Government-funded Sh6 billion…
The County Government of Nakuru has modernized and upgraded its maternity facilities across the devolved unit, in a move aimed at improving maternal health care access and reducing mortality rates. According to County Executive Committee…
The Makueni County Government has launched a major initiative to strengthen community healthcare by distributing 385 bicycles to Community Health Promoters (CHPs) and rolling out free ambulance services aimed at improving access to…
Principal Secretary (PS) for Labour and Skills Development Shadrack Mwadime has highlighted Africa’s youth demography—where 65 percent of the population is aged 35 and below—as the continent’s primary economic resource when he officially…
In a move to strengthen the recovery of persons battling alcohol and substance use disorders, the Uasin Gishu County Government has intensified family therapy sessions at the Uasin Gishu County Rehabilitation and Treatment Centre in…
Police in the coastal region have arrested 27 suspects and seized narcotics worth an estimated street value of Sh51.5 million in a three-month crackdown on drug trafficking. Coast Regional Police Commander (RPC) Ali Nuno said the sting…
The National Drought Management Authority (NDMA) is conducting an impact assessment exercise on the recent long rains which was largely inadequate in most parts of Marsabit County. The assessment follows a review meeting on the effect of…
Civil society groups and labour rights activists in Mombasa have called on the government to investigate allegations of workers’ mistreatment and unfair recruitment practices at Coast Bottlers. The activists accuse the Coca-Cola franchise…
Farmers in Southern Nyanza have been encouraged to embrace horticulture farming as a profitable venture capable of improving household incomes and creating sustainable livelihoods. Former Horticulture Development Authority (HCDA) official…
Industry-led apprenticeship programmes can significantly improve business productivity while providing a practical solution to youth unemployment in Kenya, according to a new study on skills development. The Return on Investment (ROI)…
Maara Member of Parliament Kareke Mbiuki has donated tents with a combined capacity of 100 people and Sh100,000 to Muungano Welfare Miriingi Community-Based Organization (CBO) to support its income-generating activities. Speaking during…
The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has opened a Sh75 million GreenZones Development Support Project II Resource Centre at its headquarters in Nairobi, strengthening efforts to enhance forest conservation, institutional development and…
Leaders from the coastal region have assured tourists and investors that Kenya in general and the coastal region in particular is a safe destination. Tourism is the economic backbone of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties and supports…
Political leaders, school managers, teachers, parents and communities have been urged to strengthen collaboration to improve education standards and ensure learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to thrive in a rapidly…
A daycare programme established at a vocational training centre in Mathioya Constituency, Murang’a County, is enabling young mothers to return to school by providing safe childcare services while they pursue skills training. The…
The Turkana County Government, in partnership with the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), has intensified public engagement activities in Letea, Turkana West Sub-County, to prepare residents for the election of members to the Community…
Farmers in Tinderet Sub County are facing the prospect of one of the poorest maize harvests in recent years after erratic rainfall disrupted crop development, raising concerns over food shortages, rising maize prices and declining…
The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has raised concerns over the growing influence of money and religion in shaping Kenya’s democratic process, warning that economic hardship is making many voters, particularly young people,…
The Kwale County Government will join an ongoing court case as an interested party to support residents of Mbuguni Settlement Scheme in Tsimba Golini Ward, Matuga Sub-County, who are challenging the alleged unlawful issuance of title…
Business leaders, policymakers, investors and industry experts are set to converge in Nairobi this week for the 3rd Annual SME Conference, Awards & Exhibition organised by the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA). The two-day event…
Coffee farmers in Murang’a County are set to benefit from increased production following the distribution of 9,917 bags of agricultural lime by the county government in an initiative aimed at restoring soil fertility and reviving the…
Did you know that the simple act of soaking your fresh leafy spinach in salty water, then washing them under running water before cooking them could be the difference between living longer or dying earlier? A report by the Kenya Organic…
