Nairobi: Kenya and the Islamic Republic of Iran have renewed their commitment to strengthen trade relations, with Kenyan tea exports to Iran reaching USD 33 million in 2024. The crop remains Kenya’s leading export to the Middle Eastern nation, accounting for over 90 per cent of bilateral trade. According to
Vihiga: Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Otichillo turned the spotlight on the county’s young people, challenging them to be the driving force of a cleaner, more innovative future as they joined the rest of the world in marking International Youth Day themed ‘Youth Empowerment for Sustainability’. According to Kenya News Agency,
Kajiado north: The government is ready to give a listening ear to the youth, Kajiado North Deputy County Commissioner Yusuf Mohammed has said. Speaking during a forum to mark this year’s International Youth Day theme, ‘Local Youth Actions for the SDGs and Beyond’, the DCC noted that the voice of
Kisumu: The national government, through the Office of the Attorney General, has launched the National Legal Aid Service (NLAS) programme aimed at providing free legal aid to vulnerable communities. This significant step is intended to enhance accessibility, affordability, and approachability of legal assistance for those in need. According to Kenya
Kakamega: President William Ruto has officially launched a Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) state-of-the-art cinema mobile truck that aims to promote local talent and provide platforms for youth to showcase their creative works. The mobile truck, introduced by the President at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in Kakamega
Nairobi: Police in Narok town have today arrested 20 people for dealing in illicit brew and destroyed over 50 litres of the brew. According to Kenya News Agency, Narok Central Sub County Police Commander John Momanyi stated that samples of the illicit brew have been collected and sent to the
Kwale: The coastal county of Kwale is actively working towards revitalizing the agricultural sector through value addition initiatives by building farmers’ capacities to enhance value chains. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiatives include establishing special agro-industrial processing zones, improved farming practices, climate-smart agriculture, and promoting mechanization by deploying tractors
Nairobi: A total of 10,099 bags of coffee weighing 627,415 kilograms were traded at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction, earning growers and coffee estates Sh554 million. At the auction held at Ukulima House in Nairobi, price performance varied across grades, reflecting the diverse quality of coffee on offer. According