Narok: Access to safe water, proper sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) remains a critical challenge in schools, especially in rural and marginalized areas in Narok County. The community of Siana Ward gathered at Ilpoori Primary and Junior School in Narok West Sub-County to mark this year’s WASH in Schools (WinS) Festival
Busia: The Rotary Club of Busia, in collaboration with Oxford University Press East Africa Ltd, has generously donated over 14,000 textbooks to 16 primary and secondary schools throughout Busia County. Among the beneficiaries were Siwongo Primary School with 1,000 books, Esirisia Secondary School with 1,500 books, Budokomi Secondary School with
Busia: The Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry, Deborah Barasa, has announced a new initiative encouraging public registration and licensing for producing tree seedlings. This move aims to empower women, youth groups, and community organizations and support the 15 billion trees initiative. According to Kenya News Agency, Barasa
Turkana: Farmers from irrigation schemes in Morulem, Lokubae, Elelea, Katilu, and Nawapeto in Turkana have strongly backed the adoption of the contract farming model as a strategic approach to boosting crop and horticultural production across Turkana County’s agricultural zones. During a farmers’ engagement forum on the Turkana County Agriculture Policy
Nairobi: Kenyans are set to gain significant advantages from a new solar-powered portable digital library initiative designed to bridge the digital divide in areas lacking reliable internet and electricity. This innovative project, named the ‘Solar Powered Educational Learning Library’ (SPELL), spearheaded by Laura Hosman from Arizona State University, aims to
Kabarnet: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has announced that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) will conduct party primaries for the Baringo senatorial by-elections. This decision comes in the wake of the vacancy left by the late William Cheptumo, ensuring that the party does not resort to handpicking a candidate. According to
Kirinyaga: Public Health and Professional Standards Principal Secretary Mary Muthoni has called on leaders in Kirinyaga County to refrain from injecting politics into national government development projects in the area. Speaking at a church service at St. Mary’s Consolata Mbiri Church in Gichugu, PS Muthoni stressed that nearly all previously
Homa bay: Vihiga County is set to highlight its growing commitment to the blue economy by showcasing the adoption of aquaponics farming systems during the upcoming Devolution Conference slated for later this month in Homa Bay. Speaking ahead of the event, County Director of Fisheries Daniel Otieno said the county