Category: General

Issue of Disputed Land to Be Addressed

Eliye: Officials from the Department of Lands, the Office of the County Attorney, and the Alternative Justice System (AJS) conducted a fact-finding mission in Eliye to address concerns raised by the community over a disputed piece of land. The exercise brought together key county stakeholders who engaged the residents to

Researchers Advocate for Region-Specific African Swine Fever Vaccines

Nairobi: An international team of scientists has discovered that a promising African swine fever (ASF) vaccine can protect pigs against some strains of the virus but offers little or no protection against others. The findings indicate a necessity for region-specific vaccines to address one of the world’s most devastating animal

Africa Urged to Build Sovereign AI to Revolutionize Education

Nairobi: African nations have been challenged to build and embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions in education to address teacher shortage, enhance efficiency, and promote equality. Speaking at the Africa Premier AI Conference (APAIC2025), the Founder and CEO of MindHYVE.ai and DV8 Infosystems, Bill Faruki, emphasized the need for the continent

State Deploys Assistant County Commissioners to New Sub-Counties in Malava

Malava: The government has taken a significant step in enhancing local administration by appointing Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) to three newly established sub-counties in the Malava constituency, Kakamega County. Western Regional Commissioner Irungu Macharia announced the deployment, stating that the Shivanga, Shirungu/Mugai, and Chesero divisions now have ACCs as part

Nandi’s Long-Awaited Stadium Marks New Era for Local Champions

Nandi: In Nandi, running is not taught, it is lived. Children sprint barefoot to school, herders chase cattle through the valleys, and every winding red-soil footpath feels like a training ground. According to Kenya News Agency, from these rugged landscapes, some of the world’s greatest athletes have risen, including Kipchoge

African Leaders, Civil Society, and FEMNET4GTE Push for Gender Transformative Education

Nairobi: Policymakers, education experts, and civil society leaders from 20 African countries have convened in Nairobi to chart strategies for dismantling barriers in education and positioning schools as engines of gender equality and justice. According to Kenya News Agency, the Africa Regional Action Workshop on Gender Transformative Education, organized by

Police Intercept Bhang Worth Sh9.5 Million in Eldoret

Eldoret: Police officers from Baharini Police Station, Turbo Sub-County, Uasin Gishu County, have intercepted 190 kilograms of bhang with an estimated street value of Sh9.5 million, suspected to have been ferried from Busia. Confirming the incident, Uasin Gishu County Police Commander Benjamin Mwanthi said the consignment had been concealed in

Murang’a Students Receive Sh4.6 Million in Bursaries Amid Economic Challenges

Murang’a: As the third term of the school calendar kicked off across the country, 576 learners from Murang’a County received bursaries worth Sh4.6 million, offering relief to struggling parents amidst the harsh economic times. The bursary awards, drawn from the Murang’a County Woman Representative’s office, targeted students in public secondary