Mombasa: The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has reached out to teachers nationwide, urging their collaboration in identifying students who are genuinely in need of financial assistance. This initiative aims to ensure equitable access to funding for tertiary education. According to Kenya News Agency, HELB Chief Executive Officer Geoffrey Monari
Kwale: Kwale County Government is partnering with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to enhance water and food security in the coastal county. In Kwale, more than 4,000 smallholder farmers have been connected to solar-powered drip irrigation schemes, contributing to food security in arid and semi-arid parts of the county. According
Kericho: Members of the public have been urged to embrace the newly launched National Building Code, 2024, which introduces wide-ranging reforms designed to improve safety, accountability, and sustainability in Kenya’s construction sector. According to Kenya News Agency, the call was made during a sensitisation forum held at the Sunshine Hotel
Nairobi: Stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have called for enhanced support from the private sector for easy access to clean water in Africa by 2030. Addressing journalists during the Kenya Water and Sanitation International Conference and Exhibition 2025, Director, Water and Sanitation Department, African Development Bank, Mtchera Chirwa,
Shanzu: The Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shanzu is spearheading a weeklong campaign to promote unity and peaceful coexistence among worshippers. The initiative comes at a time when schools are on mid-term break, providing an opportunity for wider participation. According to Kenya News Agency, the campaign’s message is entrenched in
Baringo: A regional development authority has initiated a large-scale rehabilitation of water facilities within its jurisdiction that have been inactive for decades. Key projects slated for rehabilitation in Baringo and Elgeyo Marakwet counties include the Chemeron Dam and Chemorongion Water Pan in Baringo, as well as the Kabuswa Dam and
Nairobi: In a significant move to bolster the blue economy, Kwale County, working with the Kenya Marine Fisheries Socio-Economic Development (KEMFSED) project, has distributed 13 fibreglass boats to local fishermen and seaweed farmers. This initiative aims to streamline their operations and enhance productivity. According to Kenya News Agency, the KEMFSED
Kericho: Kericho County has escalated its war against drug and substance abuse, linking the crisis to declining academic performance, deteriorating health outcomes, and the compromised future of the region’s youth. A coordinated initiative spearheaded by technical institutions, the Kericho County government and the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol