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State-funded Poultry Project Transforms Rural Livelihoods in Nakuru

Nakuru: Poultry farmers in four wards within Nakuru are set to receive 6,525 dual-purpose improved breeds of chicks that guarantee low cost of maintenance and higher earnings. This comes against a background of increased cost of production for broiler and layer varieties due to various challenges bedeviling the subsector, including

Civil Society Rallies Behind Long-Stalled PBO Act Implementation

Nairobi: During a stakeholder forum in Nairobi, the Public Benefit Organisations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) called for the speedy adoption of the Draft PBO Regulations, 2025. The forum, part of a nationwide public participation exercise, seeks views on the legal framework to operationalise the long-delayed Public Benefit Organisations Act passed by

Otendo, Orogare Book Regional Slots After Thrilling Finals

Nairobi: The curtains come down on the much-anticipated Kisii County Primary and Junior Secondary School (JSS) ball games at the Cardinal Otunga High School, Mosocho: The event marked the climax of a week-long display of exceptional athleticism and spirited inter-school competition. According to Kenya News Agency, in the JSS girls’

Prospect of Producing Pharmaceutical-grade Cassava Starch in Ethiopia High, Say Experts

Addis ababa: The Industrial Projects Service (IPS) has submitted a feasibility study on producing pharmaceutical-grade cassava starch to the Ministry of Health and Armauer Hansen Research Institute, unveiling a potential breakthrough to boost Ethiopia’s local pharmaceutical industry. During the handing over ceremony, IPS General Manager Shiferaw Solomon said this endeavor

Cameroon’s President Paul Biya Seeks Eighth Term at 92

Yaoundé: Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, the world’s oldest sitting president at 92 years old, has announced his intention to run for an eighth term in office. If successful, this would extend his leadership to nearly a century of life. The decision has raised questions about his level of popular support

Kenya and Korea Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance Rice Production

Nairobi: Kenya is taking decisive steps to address its significant rice importation deficit, currently standing at 85%, by developing a robust seed system for rice production. Kenya Agricultural Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO) Director General, Dr. Eliud Kireger, announced a strategic partnership with the Korean Government aimed at supporting the development