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Turning Invasive Hyacinth into Sustainable Clean Energy

Nairobi: In a modest school laboratory tucked away in rural Siaya County, a flicker of blue flame from a test tube changed the course of Richard Arua’s life. Then a chemistry teacher at Mudhiora Secondary School, Arua had spent years guiding students through science congress competitions, often taking them to

Nambale MP Advocates for Enhanced Security and Education for Girls

Nambale: Nambale Member of Parliament Geoffrey Mulanya has called for protection of girl children in the community. Speaking during the commissioning of a 300-capacity storey dormitory at Elwanikha Girls Secondary School in Nambale, Mulanya emphasized the need for added security and educational opportunities for girls, who he stated are more

KCB Unveils Sh8 Million Sponsorship for Athletics Kenya

Mombasa: The Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has reaffirmed its commitment to sports development in the country with the official unveiling of a Sh8 million sponsorship package for Athletics Kenya. The sponsorship was unveiled on Tuesday at Kencom House in Nairobi, where KCB Foundation Director Mendi Njonjo led Bank officials in

Stakeholders Gather in Vihiga County for National Building Code Forum

Vihiga: The National Construction Authority (NCA), in collaboration with key industry stakeholders, has initiated a three-day sensitisation and civic education forum in Vihiga County. The initiative is designed to promote awareness and enhance compliance with the updated National Building Code. According to Kenya News Agency, the forum has successfully brought

Meru Dairy Farmers Upbeat After Government Pledges Support

Meru: Meru dairy farmers have received a major boost following key pronouncements by President William Ruto aimed at improving the sector’s productivity, profitability, and resilience. During the 10th Annual Meru Dairy Co-operative Union Farmers Field Day held at Gitoro ASK Showground in Meru County, the government and the Meru Dairy

Children with Disabilities in Kisii Get Mobility Boost

Kisii: Kisii County has partnered with Walkabout Foundation to distribute 100 wheelchairs to children with mobility challenges. The event, held at Gusii Stadium, brought together children with cerebral palsy, spinal bifida, and other neuromuscular disorders plus their caregivers and community health volunteers from all nine Sub-counties. According to Kenya News

Govt Moves to Digitise Land Records and Address Congestion in Kiambu Registries

Kiambu: Lands, Public Works, Housing and Urban Development Cabinet Secretary Alice Wahome visited the Kiambu Lands office to discuss plans aimed at modernising operations and improving service delivery. Wahome emphasised the importance of digitising records in the long term. She also committed to procuring containers for the temporary storage of

IGAD Unveils New Strategy to Combat Food Insecurity in the Horn of Africa

Nairobi: The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has convened a high-level expert stakeholder meeting in Nairobi to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) 2016-2020. The validation marks a crucial moment in IGAD’s efforts to confront escalating food insecurity in the Horn of Africa and