Category: General

Governor Ottichilo Assents to Sh6.9 Billion Vihiga Budget

Vihiga: Governor Dr. Wilber Khasilwa Ottichilo has officially assented to the Vihiga County Appropriation Bill, 2025, marking a key milestone in the county’s budget cycle for the 2025/2026 Financial Year. In his address, Governor Ottichilo commended all stakeholders for their dedication and coordination throughout the budget-making process, which he noted

Turkana Health Facilities to Benefit from Climate Resilience Programme

Turkana: Health facilities in rural Turkana have benefitted from an assessment aimed at inclusion in a programme designed to strengthen healthcare systems against vulnerabilities arising from climate shocks in Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL). The assessment, jointly conducted by County Government and the Centre for Humanitarian Change (CHC), is part

Busia Schools Laud CEMASTEA for STEM Support

Busia: As the Junior Secondary School (JSS) learners prepare for transition to Grade 10, the Centre for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education in Africa (CEMASTEA) has embarked on a transformative initiative in Busia County. The programme, a STEM outreach and mentorship effort, is aimed at demystifying Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Energy CS Assures Kenyans of Equitable National Development

Malava: The government is implementing development programmes to meet the current pressing needs while addressing the long-term needs of the citizenry across the country. Ministry of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary (CS) Opiyo Wandayi said the Government has designed development programmes that address the unique and diverse populations. He emphasized

1,600 Kirinyaga Residents to Receive Land Titles

Kirinyaga: A total of 1,664 residents from 11 colonial villages in Kirinyaga County are set to benefit from land ownership documents under the Second Kenya Informal Settlements Improvement Project (KISIP 2). This breakthrough marks a critical step towards resolving long-standing land tenure challenges in the county. According to Kenya News

‘Prof. Hamo’ Leads Grassroots Talent Mentorship Programme

Kericho: Kericho County residents are today poised to benefit from a major grassroots creative festival this weekend designed to promote mental health awareness while mentoring emerging talents from the region. According to Kenya News Agency, the event dubbed ‘Professor Hamo Live: Nurturing Talents at the Grassroots’ is being held at

Crackdown on Illegal Gold Mining Nets Two Suspects

West pokot: A multi-agency security operation in collaboration with the West Pokot Mining Officers successfully cracked down on illegal mining activities in the Krich area of Endough ward, West Pokot sub-county, on Thursday. During the operation, two individuals, Maslah Mohammed and Abdullahi Osman, were arrested for engaging in illegal gold