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
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
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
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
Nakuru: Farmers have been urged to leverage technology in agricultural practices as a means to enhance productivity, drive agribusiness and overcome the challenges posed by climate shocks. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS), Mutahi Kagwe, noted that incorporating technology in agribusiness would help overcome barriers to entry in marketing and value addition,
Kapteren: For many years, Mrs. Leah Kiptarus from Kapteren village, Keiyo North sub-county, was embroiled in the chaos of brewing chang’aa to support her family. The illegal trade led to frequent conflicts with the law and constant financial strain due to fines. However, her life took a transformative turn with
Nakuru: When Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika launched the Wezesha Fund, her vision was to empower small businesses, youth, women, and grassroots groups with affordable loans to strengthen the county’s economy. According to Kenya News Agency, for Stella Nyambura Mureu, the Organising Secretary of the Nakuru Salons, Barbers and Beauty Association,
Malindi: Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki has reaffirmed the government’s dedication to transforming the Coast region’s economy by investing in the Blue Economy, electricity, affordable housing, and youth employment initiatives. According to Kenya News Agency, the Deputy President highlighted that the current administration had already initiated multiple multi-billion-shilling projects to