Kericho: The Ministry of Energy has rolled out a Sh1.4 billion rural electrification project in Kericho County, confirming the government’s commitment to extending electricity access to remote parts of the country. The initiative, implemented under the Rapid Results Initiative (RRI), is set to connect more than 14,000 households to the
Baringo: Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture and Children’s Services, Hanna Cheptumo, has mobilized humanitarian support for 32 schools serving children with special needs in Baringo County. Speaking during a ceremony at Kabarnet School for the deaf and blind, Cheptumo noted the contribution was enabled by several well-wishers. According to Kenya
Nairobi: Nyamira County has surpassed its vaccination targets during the 15-day nationwide measles and typhoid vaccination campaign, the County Director for Health Services, John Kimani, has confirmed to KNA. Kimani revealed that the county aimed to vaccinate 239,008 children aged 9 months to 14 years against typhoid, but exceeded this
Kakamega: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki affirmed that the Kenya Kwanza administration is on track in creating adequate job opportunities to absorb the unemployed Kenyans to enable them to take care of their families. Speaking in Kakamega during an economic empowerment programme on Friday, Prof Kindiki said that in the last
Addis ababa: The media should play their role in accelerating Ethiopia’s journey towards lasting peace and prosperity, Government Communication Service Minister Legesse Tulu said. Briefing the leadership and staff of Ethiopian News Agency (ENA) on national issues and future focus areas, the minister stated that the measures taken by the
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
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
Nairobi: National Treasury and Economic Planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has pledged robust government support for the petroleum sector while outlining broad fiscal and structural reforms to stabilise and grow the economy. According to Kenya News Agency, while addressing key stakeholders in the petroleum industry during the second quarter 2025