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A gold rush has transformed Maguge Village in Homa Bay Town East Ward into a hive of economic activity, creating jobs for hundreds of residents and attracting miners, traders and entrepreneurs to the area. The village was previously known…
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has hailed the National Infrastructure Fund as a solution to Kenya’s road financing challenges, promising major roads across Mt Kenya East. Professor Kindiki said the next major dual-carriageway project…
The growing economic hardships in the country have pushed most Kenyans to seek respite by borrowing billions of shillings from digital lenders to meet their daily consumption needs. Latest data from the Central Bank of Kenya indicated that…
The government through the Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA), has stepped up its climate resilience efforts by injecting over Sh500 million into comprehensive water projects within Keiyo North sub-county. The move according to KVDA…
The Garissa County Rural and Urban Affordable Housing Committee is set to begin operations following the swearing-in of its four members at the County Headquarters in Garissa town on Thursday. Speaking during the ceremony, Governor Nathif…
Six refugee athletes are set to make history at this year’s Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, marking the first time a Refugee Olympic Team will compete at the youth edition of the global multi-sport event. The athletes will represent…
Turkana County has begun a comprehensive environmental and social impact audit of former oil exploration activities in the South Lokichar Basin as authorities prepare for the production phase under new operator Gulf Energy. A…
The Central Organization of Hawkers Association Kenya (COHAK) has called for the suspension of the planned opening of Eldoret’s 64 Ultra-Modern Market until its members are involved in identifying and vetting genuine hawkers to occupy…
Residents of Mvita Constituency have been urged to take advantage of the Affordable Housing Programme and apply for units in projects being implemented in Mombasa County. Speaking during a sensitisation forum at Tononoka Social Hall in…
Elders from the Abasuba community have called for the posthumous honouring of the late Tom Mboya during this year’s Mashujaa Day celebrations. Led by the coordinator of the Suba Council of Elders, Prof. Medo Misama, the elders said Mboya…
The Government has called for stronger collaboration between technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institutions and industry to equip young people with practical skills for employment, enterprise and global…
Residents of Mandera have been warned to prepare for potentially heavy October-December (OND) rains, with the Director of the National Disaster Operations Centre (NDOC), Col. (Rtd) David Samoei, cautioning that the county could experience…
The Uasin Gishu County health department has declared it was adequately prepared to handle medical emergencies and provide coordinated services during this year’s Mashujaa Day national celebrations to be held at Kipchoge Keino Stadium on…
A family in Kanunga, Ndumberi Ward, Kiambu County, has been left in shock following a fire incident that claimed the life of a 48-year-old man, identified as David Gitau. The fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday, with residents…
Grief has engulfed Chwele Market in Kabuchai Constituency after four tomato traders were killed in a road accident that happened at Mai Mahiu. The four, identified as Mercyline Wefwafwa, Centrine Juma, Jane Barasa and Anthony Kilwake –…
The Murang’a County Government has stepped up efforts to improve road infrastructure in urban centres, with Governor Irungu Kang’ata launching the PCEA-Kayole Smart City Project in Murang’a Town. The project, which includes an extensive…
Nyeri Governor Dr Mutahi Kahiga has urged both levels of Government to do more in addressing the welfare of Kenyans working in funeral homes. Addressing the 5th annual Morticians and Allied Professionals Association of Kenya (MAPAKe)…
Small scale vegetable traders have been left struggling to maintain their business following increased operating costs and reduced consumer spending. Mary Wanjiku who has been selling Sukuma wiki, spinach, cabbage, tomatoes, potatoes, and…
Persons with Disabilities in Kericho County have asked the government to make their inclusion in government programmes a top priority. They challenged the Government to ensure that they have access to quality education, assistive devices…
The Government is moving to strengthen communication on programmes under the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) by making public engagement an integral part of planning, implementation and reporting. Principal Secretary (PS)…
The Government has intensified preparations for the anticipated El Nino rains expected from October, with all 47 counties required to map flood-prone areas, identify safer evacuation grounds and put measures in place to protect lives,…
President William Ruto on Wednesday kicked off his development tour of Kericho County by launching the upgrading to bitumen standards of the 80-kilometre Torit–Kenegut–Koitaburot–Kipsitet–Kapsorok–Sondu–Koilsir–Mindililw…
Farmers in Murang’a county have welcomed the extra reduction in fertilizer prices for a 50-kilogram bag through a government initiative under the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB). The farmers expressed joy for the reduced-price…
The appointment of Fouzia Hared as the first woman to head the Ewaso Ng’iro North River Basin Development Authority (ENNDA) has broken a major leadership barrier for women from pastoral communities. At 40, Hared has risen from an Accounts…
