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KURA Launches Road Safety Campaign in Western Region

Kakamega: The Kenya Urban Roads Authority (KURA) has launched a road safety campaign in Western Kenya to promote safe use of roads. The campaign was initiated at the KURA regional offices in Kakamega by board chair, Engineer Charles Chiuri, with a focus on encouraging responsible driving behavior among motorists. According

Bhang Worth Over Shs.13 Million Seized in Migori

Migori: A team of law enforcement officers drawn from Oruba Police Station in Migori County has apprehended a 32-year-old trafficker transporting bhang worth 13.7 million. Acting on a tip-off from residents, the officers led by Chrispine Ogutu, the Suna West County Police Commander, intercepted a black Toyota Kluger with the

Gen-Z Urged to Be Catalyst for Change

Nairobi: Youths in the country who fall under the Gen-Z category have been called upon to become the catalyst for the change they desire by using technology and innovation to come up with solutions for the challenges they face like unemployment. Mr Lesego Kotane, a strategy and culture expert, described

Counties to Lead in Implementation of Older Persons Care Programs Under New Bill

Nairobi: The Older Persons Bill, 2024, is set to position County Governments at the forefront of addressing the challenges older persons face by devising targeted programs. According to the proposed legislation, these initiatives will focus on enhancing personal development and income-generating capacities for the elderly. According to Kenya News Agency,

Kisumu Records a Dive in Teenage Pregnancies Amid Multi-Agency Efforts

Kisumu: Kisumu County has recorded a significant drop in teenage pregnancies over the past five years, signaling the success of coordinated interventions by government agencies, schools, and civil society organizations. According to Kenya News Agency, data from the Ministry of Health collected during first-time visits to Antenatal Clinics (ANC) shows

Nakuru Set to Host Second Edition of Kenya National Research Festival

Nakuru: The National Research Fund (NRF), in collaboration with Egerton University, is gearing up to host the second edition of the Kenya National Research Festival (KNRF) with a focus on advancing sustainable agriculture and food security. The event is scheduled to take place from August 18th to August 22nd, bringing

Kwale Distributes Highbred Gala Goats to Boost Livestock Production

Kwale: Kwale governor Fatuma Achani has launched a goat distribution programme as part of an empowerment scheme aimed at transforming livestock farming in the coastal county. The devolved government is rolling out the programme with support from the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) and Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED)

Government to Accelerate Revival of Pyrethrum Sector

Nairobi: The government is committed to accelerating the revival of Kenya’s pyrethrum sector through strategic collaboration. Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh has said the government’s deliberations are focused on the crop’s immense potential to uplift rural economies and serve as a critical input for the pesticide and allied industries. According