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Day: June 19, 2025

State Lays Keel for New Lake Victoria Ferry

Kisumu: Defence Cabinet Secretary (CS) Soipan Tuya has presided over the keel-laying ceremony for a new 29-metre ferry at the Kenya Shipyards Limited (KSL) facility in Kisumu, marking a major milestone in Kenya’s bid to establish itself as a regional shipbuilding hub. The ferry, which will be operated by the

KDF to Undertake Mega Projects in Siaya

Siaya: The Kenya Defence Force (KDF) will put up a multi-million-shilling, 500-bed capacity modern hospital complex in Siaya as part of the realization of President William Ruto’s commitment when he visited the county at the beginning of the year. According to Kenya News Agency, a technical team from the KDF

Kitui County Enhances Agricultural Services with New Motorbikes for Extension Officers

Nairobi: The Kitui County Government has taken a pivotal step in transforming its agricultural services by issuing motorbikes to agricultural extension officers. This initiative aims to bolster the accessibility and effectiveness of agricultural services for its farmers, marking a significant stride in the county’s agricultural development. According to Kenya News

Gov’t Urged to Install Blood Screening Equipment in Homa Bay Referral Hospital

Homa Bay: Health stakeholders in Homa Bay County have urged the government to install blood screening equipment in the county referral hospital to streamline blood transfusions. The County Infections Control Coordinator, James Okuthe, emphasized that delays in accessing screened blood in health facilities impede efforts to save lives during emergencies

Private Sector Calls for De-escalation Amid Rising National Tensions

Nairobi: In a private sector conversation held on the sidelines of the 21st Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) Annual General Meeting (AGM), members expressed concern over the escalation of the disregard for the rule of law, leading to the deaths of young Kenyans. According to Kenya News Agency, the Association,

Maritime Stakeholders Call for Inclusive Blue Economy Agenda in Africa

Mombasa: Maritime stakeholders drawn from across Africa convened in Mombasa physically and virtually to mark World Oceans Day with a renewed call for inclusive participation, indigenous knowledge, and policy reform in the governance of the Blue Economy sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the high-level roundtable, hosted by the Kilindini

Boda Boda Sector Condemns Misuse of Riders in Nairobi Protests

Narok: Boda boda operators in Narok have strongly criticized the use of fellow riders to fuel violence and unrest as witnessed during Tuesday’s demonstrations in Nairobi, calling for discipline and accountability within the sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the riders condemned the infiltration of their sector by criminals who

Online Harassment Survivor Speaks Up for Child Safety

Kikuyu: At just 23 years old, Irene Kinuthia has become a quiet force in the fight against online child exploitation in Kiambu County. But behind her voice of courage lies a story of pain, fear, and an incident that changed the course of her life. According to Kenya News Agency,