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Day: July 5, 2025

Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining Nets Two Suspects

West pokot: A multi-agency security operation in collaboration with the West Pokot Mining Officers successfully cracked down on illegal mining activities in the Krich area of Endough ward, West Pokot sub-county, on Thursday. During the operation, two individuals, Maslah Mohammed and Abdullahi Osman, were arrested for engaging in illegal gold

1,600 Kirinyaga Residents to Receive Land Titles

Kirinyaga: A total of 1,664 residents from 11 colonial villages in Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from land ownership documents under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). This breakthrough marks a critical step towards resolving long-standing land tenure challenges in the county. According to Kenya News

Busia Schools Laud CEMASTEA for STEM Support

Busia: As the Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners prepare for transition to Grade 10, the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has embarked on a transformative initiative in Busia County. The programme, a STEM outreach and mentorship effort, is aimed at demystifying Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Governor Ottichilo Assents to Sh6.9 Billion Vihiga Budget

Vihiga: Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has officially assented to the Vihiga County Appropriation Bill, 2025, marking a key milestone in the county’s budget cycle for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. In his address, Governor Ottichilo commended all stakeholders for their dedication and coordination throughout the budget-making process, which he noted

Kwale Launches Digital Platform for Ease of Doing Business

Kwale: Kwale County has launched a new digital platform portal designed to streamline the application and processing of business permits and citizen services. The online platform service dubbed ‘Kwale Electronic Development Application Permit System’ (KEDAPS) aims to enhance efficiency, transparency, and user experience in these areas. According to Kenya News

Modern Market to Boost Small-Scale Traders in Mataara

Mataara: Construction of a modern market in Mataara, Gatundu North, aims to benefit 300 traders through dignified stalls, storage, ICT access, and improved sanitation infrastructure. The project, launched in March 2025, is set to provide modern stalls, cold storage facilities, a nursing room, an ICT hub, and reliable water and

Govt Clarifies Decision to Halt Gen Z Livestreams

Nairobi: Information Communication and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary, William Kabogo, has defended the decision by the Communication Authority (CA) to switch off digital signals for three media houses for providing live coverage during the June 25 demonstrations. Speaking at Dedan Kimathi University during the launch of the five-year strategic

Government Boosts Ndarugu Dairy Industry with State-of-the-Art Equipment

Ndarugu: The Ndarugu Dairy Cooperative Society has received significant infrastructure advancements through the National Dairy Support Programme. The Principal Secretary of the State Department for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, accompanied by Gatundu South Constituency Member of Parliament Gabriel Kagombe, handed over crucial dairy equipment to the cooperative. This equipment includes