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Day: August 25, 2025

Government Unveils Strategic Shifts to Bolster Food Security Through Science and Innovation

Nakuru: The government is intensifying its initiatives to leverage science, technology, and innovation (STI) to enhance food security and build resilience against climate change impacts. Principal Secretary for Science, Research and Innovation, Prof. Abdulrazak Shaukat, announced the introduction of five pivotal shifts aimed at fostering progress. These include prioritizing national

CS Duale Announces Absorption of Verified Universal UHC Staff

Nairobi: Health CS Aden Duale has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening human resources for health as a cornerstone of achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) and delivering quality health services to all Kenyans. Following the recently concluded joint headcount exercise undertaken by the State Department for Medical Services in collaboration

Kenya, EU and ITU Launch Broadband Mapping Project to Bridge Digital Divide

Nairobi: Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to bridging the digital divide with the launch of the Africa Broadband Mapping Systems Project (BPMAPS), a continental initiative that aims to enhance data-driven planning and investment in digital infrastructure. The launch, held in Nairobi, was presided over by Principal Secretary (PS) for Broadcasting

Kenya to Host Inaugural Ocean Conference in Africa

Nairobi: Kenya has embarked on preparations for next year’s Our Ocean Conference (OOC) after the country was granted the rights to host the global event for the first time on the continent. Top government officials held a consultative meeting chaired by the Deputy Head of the Public Service, Amos Gathecha,

Kericho Court Sentences Man to Life Imprisonment for Defiling Niece

Kericho: A father of eight who pleaded not guilty to defiling his 17-month-old niece at his house has been jailed for life by a Kericho court. Kericho Senior Resident Magistrate Japhet Bii found Justus Kipsigei Cheruiyot, 46, guilty of defiling the toddler in his house on 1 May 2025 at

African Nations Challenged to Embrace Digital Sovereignty and Inclusive Innovation

Mombasa: Calls have intensified for African nations to coordinate efforts to scale up the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to spur inclusive economic development. Speaking during the Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC2025) in Mombasa, Secretary of ICT, E-Government, and Digital Economy in the Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy,

Kenya Calls for Unified Regional Approach to Enhance Climate Services

Nairobi: The government of Kenya has called for increased regional cooperation in climate services to tackle the escalating climate shocks affecting the Horn of Africa. According to Kenya News Agency, during the opening of the 71st Greater Horn of Africa Climate Outlook Forum (GHACOF71) in Nairobi, Dr. Deborah Barasa, Cabinet

Narok Achieves 102 Percent in Vaccine Immunization for Measles Rubella and Typhoid

Narok: Narok County has achieved 102 percent in Measles Rubella (MR) and Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) immunization, thanks to a vibrant stakeholder engagement that led to the good performance. The immunization for MR targeted children aged between nine months and 59 months while that of TCV targeted children between the