Thika: The economic empowerment programmes going on in several parts of the country continue to change lives in Thika, with 30 boda-boda riders benefiting from free motorcycles, which they are using to uplift their lives. Among them are James Ndegwa and Moses Karanja, who are now earning livelihoods from the
Nairobi: The government has issued a strong warning to Kenyans against infringing on the rights of the elderly, emphasizing that individuals found guilty will be held accountable under the law. Social Protection and Senior Citizen Affairs Principal Secretary Joseph Motari announced that the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is
Nairobi: Government employees have been asked to stop using personal communication devices while discharging their duties to safeguard against data breaches. The Directorate of Human Resource Management at the State Department for Public Service also cautioned staff in government offices to refrain from storing sensitive data in personal laptops to
Murang’a: Sports Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi has said his ministry is working to streamline operations of sports federations to ensure accountability and transparency. The federations, he noted, are entrusted to support sporting activities at grassroots but regretted that some funds channelled through the federations are misappropriated. According to Kenya News
Nairobi: Kenya has been classified as a low-risk country under the European Union’s new deforestation regulations, offering a significant reprieve for local exporters concerned about emerging compliance costs. The reassurance came during a high-level meeting between Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and EU Ambassador to Kenya, Ms.
Nakuru: Employers in both public and private sectors have been encouraged to conduct regular gender audits to identify gender disparities in policies, practices, and organizational culture, aiming to enhance equity in workplaces. Dr. Lilian Chesikaw, Director of Egerton University’s Institute of Gender, Women and Development Studies (IGWDS), emphasized the importance
Nyeri: The Directorate of Children Services is set to receive enhanced funding of Sh 850 million following a decision by the Budget and Appropriations Committee to incorporate the views of children in the 2025/2026 budget-making process. Nyeri County Director of Child Services, Joseph Mburu, revealed that part of the views
Nairobi: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has hosted a high-level regional consultative seminar in Nairobi, drawing government leaders, experts, and partners from across the Horn of Africa to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity can bolster security, cooperation, and resilience in the region. According to Kenya News Agency,