Mombasa: Mombasa County Government is set to introduce a waste management pilot programme in July, which will involve youth-led Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and private garbage collectors to enhance efficiency and cleanliness in the city. Governor Nassir announced the initiative during a public participation event on solid waste management at
Sigor: President William Samoei Ruto’s personal aide, Farouk Kibet, has initiated an elaborate programme to empower marginalised women in West Pokot in fulfilment of Kenya Kwanza administration pre-election pledges. In a colourful ceremony at Sigor Centre in Pokot Central Sub-County, local women stand to benefit from Sh7m donated by local
Kajiado: Human settlements, especially in urban centers and cities, generate an estimated 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal solid waste every year, according to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), and it is projected to hit 3.8 billion tonnes by 2050. This surge in waste is driving pollution, biodiversity loss, and
Mombasa: Thika Water and Sewerage Company (THIWASCO) has voiced concerns over the persistent issue of illegal water connections, which have resulted in significant financial losses and disrupted supply to its more than 43,000 direct customers. According to Kenya News Agency, THIWASCO’s Managing Director, Moses Kinya, revealed that despite an increase
Narok: Over 10,000 young people in Narok County have registered for the six-month Climate Workx (Kazi Mtaani) programme. Narok County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia announced that 1,075 youth, aged between 18 and 35 years, will be recruited across the nine sub-counties. According to Kenya News Agency, Commissioner Lotiatia spoke during a
Mombasa: Patients with Sickle Cell anaemia in Homa Bay are calling on the government to ease their burden by subsidising the high cost of essential medication, particularly hydroxyurea. Speaking during World Sickle Cell Day at Nyalkilnyi Health Facility in Homa Bay town, a 37-year-old Everline Awuor, who is a sickle
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
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