Category: General

Legro Patakou Pedals 200 km to Support Defense and Security Forces

Ouagadougou: Legro Patakou pedals 200 km to support the FDS and the VDP .The artist Legro Patakou accomplished a feat last Sunday, by cycling 200 km, from Koudougou to Ouagadougou and back, in 24 hours, in order to magnify the Combatant Forces. This titanic challenge aimed to support the Defense

UDA to Hold Primaries for Baringo Senatorial Seat

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

Kenyans to Benefit from Solar-Powered Portable Digital Library

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

Turkana Farmers Endorse Contract Farming as Key Strategy

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

County and UN-Habitat Collaborate on Urban Growth Strategy for Turkana

Lodwar: The County Government, in partnership with UN-Habitat, has embarked on the development of an urban growth strategy aimed at ensuring inclusive and sustainable development in emerging urban areas in Turkana. Spearheaded by the Department of Lands, Physical Planning, and Urban Areas Management, the initiative brings together various county departments

Government Initiative to Source Tree Seedlings from Local Groups Unveiled

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

Sh14M Naisoya-Ololoito Bridge Brings Relief to Residents

Nairobi: Residents of Naisoya and Ololoito villages in Narok North Sub County: are a happy lot following the construction of the Sh14 million mega bridge that connects the two villages. The residents who spoke today during the commissioning of the bridge by the area Member of Parliament, Agnes Pareiyo, said

Rotary Club and Oxford Press Donate 14,000 Textbooks to Busia Schools

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