Nairobi: Kenya is forging ahead with plans to establish its inaugural nuclear power plant in Siaya County, aiming to bolster energy access and secure a long-term supply. Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi informed the Senate Committee on Energy, during a session in Kisumu, that the Nuclear Power and
Embu: Soccer stakeholders and enthusiasts in Embu County have hailed the National Harambee Stars team for its performance in the ongoing African Nations Championship (CHAN). They said the win against DRC and powerhouse Morocco and a draw against Angola was a testament that soccer had finally come of age in
Homa bay: The Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI) has sounded the alarm over the country’s high rate of preventable newborn deaths. KEMRI Director General Prof. Elijah Songok revealed that more than 3,000 infants die annually, highlighting significant challenges in the nation’s neonatal care. According to Kenya News Agency, during the
Iten: Elgeyo Marakwet County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for lands, Thomas Maiyo, has urged communities without title deeds to cooperate with the county’s efforts in land registration and adjudication. Maiyo emphasized that obtaining title deeds will facilitate long-term development projects by enabling clans, families, and individuals to secure their land
Nairobi: A severe shortage of nurses in Kenyan hospitals’ newborn units (NBUs) is leaving sick and premature babies with only a fraction of the care they need, despite significant investments in modern medical technology, a new study has revealed. According to Kenya News Agency, the HIGH-Q study, conducted by the
Ndune village: Residents of arid Ndune Village in Makima Ward, Embu County, are celebrating a historical milestone following the successful completion of a borehole water project that promises to transform lives. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative, spearheaded by Embu County Woman Representative Pamela Njoki, has reignited new hope
Nairobi: The Ministry of Labour has unveiled an ambitious employment strategy aimed at addressing Kenya’s growing graduate unemployment crisis. Officials highlighted that only 250,000 out of the one million graduates from the country’s tertiary institutions can currently be absorbed into the formal economy each year. According to Kenya News Agency,
Kisii: The government has reaffirmed its commitment to nurturing creative talent among the youth by fast-tracking the completion of Studio Mashinani. The Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy has set aside Sh35 million in the 2025/2026 budget to revive the stalled project, which aims to provide accessible, well-equipped