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Day: June 21, 2025

Gichocho-Ndumberi Road Upgrade to Boost Local Economy

Gichocho: Ongoing roadworks along the Gichocho-Ndumberi road are expected to enhance connectivity, drainage, and economic activity in the area, with tangible progress already visible. According to Kenya News Agency, the project involves grading, murraming, and compaction of a previously untarmacked section, forming part of an infrastructure improvement plan aimed at

Trade Unions Demand Fair Implementation of AfCFTA in High-Level Forum

Nairobi: Labour leaders from across Africa have voiced a resounding call for justice, equity, and inclusion in the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), warning that the continent’s flagship trade initiative must not leave workers behind. This message emerged from a high-level regional capacity development and political

SACCO Members Encouraged to Grow Wealth Through Shares

Mombasa: Members of Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) have been encouraged to invest in share capital as a way of strengthening internal financing, reducing over-reliance on external borrowing, and obtaining favourable loan terms. Speaking during the 6th Annual Delegates Training held in Mombasa, Harambee DT SACCO CEO, Dr. George

KUPPET Issues 7-Day Ultimatum to TSC for New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Kakamega: The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to commence discussions on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The union has notified Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, after TSC allegedly

Coffee Farmers to Benefit from Regenerative, Climate-Smart Agriculture

Kerugoya: Farmers of Inoi Cooperative Society will benefit from a 3-year project called Brewing the Future Coffee to Stay funded by German-based coffee buyer Tchibo in partnership with The Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods programme (MSuLLi) led by the Rainforest Alliance. The project aims to address the challenges in

National Assembly Advocates for Timely School Capitation Release to Prevent Auctions

Mathioya: Mathioya MP, Edwin Mugo, has revealed that members of the National Assembly are actively pursuing adequate funding for school capitation to ensure timely disbursements, aiming to protect school properties from being auctioned by suppliers. Mugo highlighted the challenges faced by school principals due to delays in capitation funds, which

Jambojet Scales Up Kisumu Operations with New Aircraft

Kisumu: Low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to enhance its operations on the Kisumu-Nairobi route following the acquisition of a ninth aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, which will boost the airline’s capacity to meet growing passenger demand. Speaking in Kisumu, Jambojet Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karanja Ndegwa, revealed that the new

Embu County Ink Deal On Bio-fortified Nyota Beans Farming

Embu: The Embu County Government has entered into a partnership deal with the non-profit farmer-based organization Cereal Growers Association (CGA) to promote the growing of bio-fortified Nyota beans, known for their high iron and protein content. According to Kenya News Agency, the partnership, set to run for three years, will