Nairobi: The government is committed to accelerating the revival of Kenya’s pyrethrum sector through strategic collaboration. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh has said the government’s deliberations are focused on the crop’s immense potential to uplift rural economies and serve as a critical input for the pesticide and allied industries. According
Kwale: Kwale governor Fatuma Achani has launched a goat distribution programme as part of an empowerment scheme aimed at transforming livestock farming in the coastal county. The devolved government is rolling out the programme with support from the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) and Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED)
Nakuru: The National Research Fund (NRF), in collaboration with Egerton University, is gearing up to host the second edition of the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) with a focus on advancing sustainable agriculture and food security. The event is scheduled to take place from August 18th to August 22nd, bringing
Kisumu: Kisumu County has recorded a significant drop in teenage pregnancies over the past five years, signaling the success of coordinated interventions by government agencies, schools, and civil society organizations. According to Kenya News Agency, data from the Ministry of Health collected during first-time visits to Antenatal Clinics (ANC) shows
Nairobi: The Older Persons Bill, 2024, is set to position County Governments at the forefront of addressing the challenges older persons face by devising targeted programs. According to the proposed legislation, these initiatives will focus on enhancing personal development and income-generating capacities for the elderly. According to Kenya News Agency,
Turkana: Turkana County has been allocated 1,028 slots for Climateworx workers, a program that mirrors the kazi mtaani initiative. A total of 25,924 applicants from the county vied for these positions. Supervisors under this program will earn Sh580 daily, while junior workers are set to receive Sh500 for their involvement
Kisumu: For 16-year-old Alvin Ochieng Onyango and his brother Joannes Omondi, aged 15, the death of their father in 2019 marked the beginning of a challenging journey, pushing them into premature adulthood. The sudden demise of their father, Stephen Onyango Msando, who was fatally struck by a vehicle on the
Githunguri: For years, residents of Githunguri town have watched helplessly as fires consumed property and businesses without a nearby fire station to respond in time. This will soon change after the construction of the long-awaited Githunguri Fire Station, which is now 90 percent complete and edging closer to the finish