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Day: July 5, 2025

Sh100M Fund Transforms Small-Scale Beauty Businesses in Nakuru

Nakuru: When Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika launched the Wezesha Fund, her vision was to empower small businesses, youth, women, and grassroots groups with affordable loans to strengthen the county’s economy. According to Kenya News Agency, for Stella Nyambura Mureu, the Organising Secretary of the Nakuru Salons, Barbers and Beauty Association,

Kagwe Champions Tech Adoption to Boost Farm Yields

Nakuru: Farmers have been urged to leverage technology in agricultural practices as a means to enhance productivity, drive agribusiness and overcome the challenges posed by climate shocks. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS), Mutahi Kagwe, noted that incorporating technology in agribusiness would help overcome barriers to entry in marketing and value addition,

Oburu Warns Politicians Against Hijacking Gen Z Cause

Bondo: Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga has warned the political class against infiltrating the Gen Z agenda to gain political mirage. Speaking in Bondo, where he presided over the donation of computers to schools, Dr. Oburu asked the political class to let Gen Z raise their issues and concerns without

Over 26,000 Nairobi Youth Secure Climate Jobs Through Government Initiative

Nairobi: A total of 26,499 youth in Nairobi County are set to be recruited under the National Climate Work Programme, a government initiative aimed at creating employment opportunities while promoting climate resilience through public works. Nairobi County Commissioner David Wanyonyi announced that these youths will engage in various activities along

Kenya Gears Up for CHAN Tournament to Boost Economy

Nairobi: As Kenya prepares to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month, the government is focusing on leveraging the tournament to benefit various sectors of the Kenyan economy. According to Kenya News Agency, officials are urging Kenyans to support the national team, Harambee Stars, as a demonstration of national

Kenya Secures Major Global Markets Through Trade Pacts

Nairobi: Kenya has secured market access representing 46 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through various trade agreements, Acting Director of External Trade Joseah Rotich has said. Rotich noted that agreements such as the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the Kenya-UK EPA, the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Turkana Inaugurates First County Community Health Services Oversight Committee

Nairobi: For the first time, the Turkana County Government has inaugurated a 10-member County Community Health Services (CHS) Committee, establishing a county-level platform for community health governance. This institution is tasked with governance and oversight, policy and legal alignment, performance monitoring, resource mobilization, capacity building, and accountability of CHS functions.

Kilifi Leaders Call for Expedited Expansion of Malindi Airport

Kilifi: Kilifi North Member of the National Assembly Owen Baya has urged the National Government to prioritize the expansion of the Malindi Airport, highlighting its importance for revitalizing tourism and unlocking economic opportunities in the North Coast region. Speaking at the Marafa Vocational Training Centre in Magarini Sub County, Baya