Turkana: A total of 4,400 goats have been distributed to needy families in Turkana County in a restocking exercise conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. Turkana County Commissioner Julius Kavita led the initiative, accompanied by officers from the department of Livestock Development in Lokichoggio Sub-County. According to
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: 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: 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: 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)
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