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Kenya Secures Major Global Markets Through Trade Pacts

Nairobi: Kenya has secured market access representing 46 percent of the global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through various trade agreements, Acting Director of External Trade Joseah Rotich has said. Rotich noted that agreements such as the Kenya-EU Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), the Kenya-UK EPA, the Kenya-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Govt Upgrades Key Road Connecting Nandi to Western Region

Nandi: The government has commenced the upgrade of a thirteen-kilometre road in Mosop Constituency, Nandi County, aimed at connecting Nandi with the counties of Uasin Gishu, Kakamega, and Bungoma upon its completion. According to Kenya News Agency, the road stretching from Kaiboi Centre to Kipkaren River is anticipated to address

Kenya Gears Up for CHAN Tournament to Boost Economy

Nairobi: As Kenya prepares to co-host the African Nations Championship (CHAN) next month, the government is focusing on leveraging the tournament to benefit various sectors of the Kenyan economy. According to Kenya News Agency, officials are urging Kenyans to support the national team, Harambee Stars, as a demonstration of national

Govt Unveils Sh5B Youth Start-Up Fund to Combat Unemployment

Naivasha: Over 800,000 youth across the country are set to benefit from government funding and entrepreneurship training in a bid to tackle the growing challenge of unemployment. This follows recent statistics indicating that 19 percent of the 42 million youth in the country remain unemployed, despite holding the necessary academic

Over 26,000 Nairobi Youth Secure Climate Jobs Through Government Initiative

Nairobi: A total of 26,499 youth in Nairobi County are set to be recruited under the National Climate Work Programme, a government initiative aimed at creating employment opportunities while promoting climate resilience through public works. Nairobi County Commissioner David Wanyonyi announced that these youths will engage in various activities along

Govt Implements Policy Reforms to Revive Pyrethrum Industry

Nakuru: The government has made key environmental and agricultural policy shifts that are geared towards the revival of the pyrethrum industry. In the new dispensation, the government has implemented the ban on the use of over 77 harmful pesticides and restricted the use of 100 others in a bid to

Oburu Warns Politicians Against Hijacking Gen Z Cause

Bondo: Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Odinga has warned the political class against infiltrating the Gen Z agenda to gain political mirage. Speaking in Bondo, where he presided over the donation of computers to schools, Dr. Oburu asked the political class to let Gen Z raise their issues and concerns without

Adopt Technology, Boost Yields-CS Kagwe Tells Farmers

Nakuru: Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mr. Mutahi Kagwe has called on farmers to embrace technology in their agricultural practices to boost productivity, drive agribusiness, and address challenges posed by climate shocks. Speaking during the official opening of the Agricultural Society of Kenya Trade Fair in Nakuru, Kagwe emphasised the need