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
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
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: 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
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