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
Nairobi: The Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) has commenced a consultative forum with betting firms to evaluate their compliance and operational dynamics ahead of the 2025/2026 license renewal cycle. The forum comes in the wake of concerns over the legitimacy of their operations, prompting the vetting of operators to
Nairobi: One in every five Kenyan adolescents has experienced four or more adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), placing them at high risk for mental health challenges such as depression, anxiety, and bullying. According to Kenya News Agency, these findings were shared during the ‘Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs): From Research to Policy
Kapenguria: Residents of West Pokot County showed up at Mtelo Hall in Kapenguria for a public participation forum organised by the Ministry of Health to give their inputs on the Quality Healthcare and Patient Safety Bill 2025 amid fears of the anticipated countrywide demonstrations over the death of young people
Nairobi: The National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) has collaborated with county governments through a consultative forum with county executives for education from the 47 counties in recognition of prior learning (RPL) to enhance job creation. According to Kenya News Agency, the forum, held at NITA offices in Athi River subcounty,
Uasin Gishu: In a move to protect children’s health and curb the spread of preventable diseases, the Uasin Gishu County government, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is set to vaccinate more than 567,000 children in an upcoming countywide immunization drive. The initiative, under the National Supplemental Immunization Program,
Bungoma: A Bungoma based photojournalist has earned a global award in an international photo competition. Dishon Amanya’s photo titled ‘Community Resilience – Water Access Solutions in Times of Drought’ was named the winner in the Governance Solutions category of the international photo competition. According to Kenya News Agency, the competition
Nairobi: Earnings from the coffee exported to international markets in the 2023/2024 coffee year rose to Sh39.9 billion, up from Sh34.1 billion realised in the previous year. According to Kenya News Agency, during the period, 49.5 million kilograms of coffee were exported to 60 countries as compared to 47,957 metric