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Day: May 8, 2025

Africa’s Bold Pivot: Inclusion Must Drive Agenda 2063

Nairobi: A resounding call for inclusive governance reverberated out at the Evidence for Development Conference held in Nairobi this week, where delegates urged that Africa’s future under Agenda 2063 must be anchored in equity. According to Kenya News Agency, policymakers, researchers, and civil society leaders gathered under the theme ‘Strengthening

Kisumu’s Sh. 314 Million Air Traffic Control Tower Nears Completion

Kisumu: Construction of a new Sh. 314 million Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower at Kisumu International Airport (KIA) is 80 percent complete, signaling a major upgrade in the airport’s capacity to manage growing air traffic in the western region. According to Kenya News Agency, the facility is an upgrade from

Nyeri Water Company Intensifies Surveillance to Thwart Vandalism

Nyeri: Nyeri Water and Sanitation Company (NYEWASCO) has intensified surveillance of its water infrastructure in a bid to guard against vandalism, as the long rains continue to pound the county. Nyewasco’s Head of Security, Michael Kimondo, highlighted that the move aims to thwart a common trend during the rainy season

Government Launches Major Conservation Effort in Mukogodo Forest

Nairobi: The government has intensified its conservation efforts in Mukogodo Forest, a vital indigenous forest protected by the local community in Laikipia County. The initiative, which involves collaboration with various government ministries and agencies, aims to plant over 100,000 trees in the expansive forest. According to Kenya News Agency, Mukogodo

FKF Distributes 72 Balls to Primary Schools Across Migori

Migori: The Football Kenya Federation (FKF), in partnership with the national and county government of Migori, has distributed 72 footballs to 72 primary schools across Migori County to support soccer development in the area. The move also aims to nurture young talent and promote athleticism in the region. According to

County Enacts Facilities Improvement Fund Law to Boost Health Services

Vihiga: Vihiga Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo today assented to the Vihiga County Facilities Improvement Fund (FIF) Bill 2025, paving the way for the health facilities to retain and use the monies collected. The governor said the act grants all the health institutions the opportunity to budget, plan, and implement their

Vihiga County Embarks on Gender-Based Violence Policy Implementation

Vihiga: Vihiga County government, in collaboration with the Federation of Women Lawyers (FIDA), the National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), and other stakeholders, is working on policies to guide the implementation of laws on sexual and gender-based violence. The County Executive Committee Member for Social Services, Sports and Culture, Anne

Kenya’s Pyrethrum Sector Revival with Distribution of One Million Seedlings

Elburgon: The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to distribute one million pyrethrum seedlings to farmers in a strategic effort to reclaim its dominance in the global pyrethrum market. Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, emphasized the momentum of the government’s revival plan amidst a rising