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Day: May 27, 2025

Model Village Initiative Expands to Turkana County in Quest for 15 Billion Trees by 2032

Turkana: The Model Village, a transformative mission aimed at achieving Kenya’s 15 billion tree-growing strategic initiative through agroforestry woodlots in schools, has been expanded to Turkana County. Initially launched in Meru County last month, the initiative is part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) focusing on environmental sustainability and

Dairy Farmer Excels in Rural Vihiga

Vihiga: In the rural landscape of Emuhaya Constituency, Vihiga County, Margaret Ahona has transformed her quarter-acre farm into a thriving dairy enterprise. Ahona started off with two cows 10 years ago; the herd has grown to eight, yielding 100 litres of milk daily. The dairy farmer says this has been

Absa Bank Kenya Delivers 4% Growth in Net Profit to Sh6.2 billion in Q1 2025

Nairobi: Absa Bank Kenya PLC has reported a 4 percent growth in net earnings to Sh6.2 billion for the period ended 31st March 2025, an indication of strong operational resilience and customer confidence amid a challenging macroeconomic landscape. According to Kenya News Agency, total revenues closed at Sh15.8 billion, reflecting

Technology to Boost Decision Making in Water Sector

Turkana: Turkana County Government has commenced real-time monitoring of water levels in the Lodwar alluvial aquifer system to enable timely decision-making and prevent potential challenges associated with water resource management. The Directorate of Water Services and Water Resources Authority, in collaboration with the REACH Programme, have installed sensors-known as divers-in

100 Narok Youths Enrolled in AI-Powered Agribusiness Training Program

Narok: In order to modernize agriculture and address youth unemployment, MAACOM Charity, in partnership with Maasai Mara University and the KCB Foundation, has launched a fully sponsored six-month agribusiness training program targeting 100 young people from vulnerable backgrounds across Narok County. The program, unveiled during an official registration ceremony in

Bishop Urges Swift Justice for Murdered Priest in Elgeyo Marakwet

Eldoret: The Catholic Diocese of Eldoret’s Bishop Dominic Kimengich has urged the State Department for Internal Security to expedite investigations into the murder of a Catholic priest who was killed in Elgeyo Marakwet while performing his duties. According to Kenya News Agency, Bishop Dominic, joined by Auxiliary Bishop John Kiplimo

Rise in Child Negligence Sounds Alarm Over Welfare Concerns

Teso North: Sub-County Advisory Committee on Children’s Welfare is sounding the alarm over the increasing cases of negligence which have left many children vulnerable, pushing some to shoulder parental responsibilities at a tender age. The subcounty has 72 percent of the entire county’s reported cases, out of which the 443

County, EBK Join Forces to Unlock Eldoret’s Full Potential

Eldoret: Eldoret City is poised for transformative growth as the County Government of Uasin Gishu partners with the Engineers Board of Kenya (EBK) to strengthen engineering standards, promote sustainable infrastructure, and pave the way for a smart, modern Kenya’s fifth city. According to Kenya News Agency, drawing inspiration from iconic