Murang’a: A 25-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years by a Murang’a court after he was found guilty of defiling a 13-year-old girl. Asaph Kamau, who was employed at the victim’s homestead as a farmhand, was accused of repeatedly defiling the Grade 9 school-going girl on diverse dates between July
Kapsowar: Determined women farmers in Kapsowar ward, Elgeyo Marakwet county are transforming small farms into thriving vegetable enterprises. With limited land but abundant resilience, women farmers across the ward are increasingly shifting from traditional subsistence crops to high-value horticulture, carving out a critical role in food security and economic stability.
Uasin Gishu: In a bold move to bolster climate resilience and promote sustainable agriculture, the County government of Uasin Gishu has distributed high-quality pasture seeds to over 200 farmers in Soy Sub-County. This significant intervention is part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) programmes, which aim to empower communities
Nairobi: Employees of the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications underwent a sensitisation exercise on handling life stressors and building resilience during a mental health and wellness forum. The forum was facilitated by officers from the Directorate of Counselling and Wellness Services in the Ministry of Public Service and Human
Nakuru: The County Government of Nakuru and Enigma Four Agritech company have rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI) data-driven agricultural system aimed at providing real-time best farming practices to small-scale farmers in the region. The system helps them build thriving and sustainable agricultural-related livelihoods. According to Kenya News Agency, the
Nairobi: The Nairobi Hospital has introduced its Home Blood Collection Service, a transformative initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and convenience for patients across Nairobi. According to Kenya News Agency, the service targets individuals with chronic or acute illnesses, persons living with disabilities, expectant mothers, children, and busy professionals who
Nairobi: The Kenya Cooperative movement, though leading in Africa and being among the top five in the world in terms of membership and deposits, is yet to deepen its presence in other sectors of the economy. According to Kenya News Agency, CIC Insurance Group Chairman Nelson Kuria has highlighted the
Naivasha: The government is planning to mobilise more investment to boost the revival of the coffee industry and increase its share in the international market to boost farmers’ income. The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, in an interview on the sidelines