Nairobi: The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is calling for increased participation of local engineers in the development and execution of major infrastructure projects, many of which have historically been awarded to expatriate contractors. According to Kenya News Agency, Kenyan professionals are being sidelined in the rollout of large-scale,
Sololo: The enlisting of national police reservists (NPR) to complement police work is yielding results after the unit assisted in capturing a bhang haul valued at Sh10.5 million at Ellibor in Sololo sub-county, Marsabit County. Sololo Deputy County Commissioner Edward Goko reported to Kenya News Agency (KNA) that the reservists
Kisii: Traders at Daraja Mbili market in Kisii town have expressed dissatisfaction with the deteriorating conditions of the market, despite ongoing modernization efforts by the county government. Business owners have pointed out issues such as poor sanitation, congestion, and insufficient security for their business premises, insisting that improvements like modern
Kisumu: Chinese Ambassador to Kenya, Guo Haiyan, toured the Kisumu Inland Container Depot to explore potential areas of collaboration as the lakeside city repositions itself as a key economic gateway for the East African Community (EAC). The visit, her first to the port and to Lake Victoria since assuming office,
Elgeyo Marakwet: It is the dream of many young people in Elgeyo Marakwet, referred to as the Home of Champions, to follow in the footsteps of the many world champions that the county has produced over the years. The champions inspire the youth to live the athletic dream of not
Nakuru: A community-based organization has rolled out a campaign to eradicate menstrual period stigma and poverty with the intention of promoting menstrual health, gender equality, and dignity. The initiative by Young African Women Initiative (YAWI) is primarily focusing on ending menstrual period shame and associated harmful stereotypes and barriers that
Nairobi: The Government has reaffirmed its commitment to implementing the Irish Potato Regulations 2019, which mandate that traders package the crop in 50-kilogram bags. The State Department for Agriculture and Livestock has warned of prosecution and penalties for those who violate these regulations, including fines of Sh500,000 or imprisonment for
Busia: The State Department for Cooperatives has released Sh20 million to upgrade Luanda Ginnery in Busia County in a bid to revitalize the cotton value chain and spur rural industrial growth. Earmarked for Phase II of the ginnery’s modernization, the funds will facilitate the installation of two new ginning machines,