Category: General

National Assembly Advocates for Timely School Capitation Release to Prevent Auctions

Mathioya: Mathioya MP, Edwin Mugo, has revealed that members of the National Assembly are actively pursuing adequate funding for school capitation to ensure timely disbursements, aiming to protect school properties from being auctioned by suppliers. Mugo highlighted the challenges faced by school principals due to delays in capitation funds, which

Mombasa Launches New Initiative to Combat Waste Management Issues

Mombasa: Mombasa County Government is set to introduce a waste management pilot programme in July, which will involve youth-led Community Based Organizations (CBOs) and private garbage collectors to enhance efficiency and cleanliness in the city. Governor Nassir announced the initiative during a public participation event on solid waste management at

Jambojet Scales Up Kisumu Operations with New Aircraft

Kisumu: Low-cost carrier Jambojet is set to enhance its operations on the Kisumu-Nairobi route following the acquisition of a ninth aircraft, a Dash 8 Q400, which will boost the airline’s capacity to meet growing passenger demand. Speaking in Kisumu, Jambojet Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Karanja Ndegwa, revealed that the new

Coffee Farmers to Benefit from Regenerative, Climate-Smart Agriculture

Kerugoya: Farmers of Inoi Cooperative Society will benefit from a 3-year project called Brewing the Future Coffee to Stay funded by German-based coffee buyer Tchibo in partnership with The Mount Kenya Sustainable Landscape and Livelihoods programme (MSuLLi) led by the Rainforest Alliance. The project aims to address the challenges in

Embu County Ink Deal On Bio-fortified Nyota Beans Farming

Embu: The Embu County Government has entered into a partnership deal with the non-profit farmer-based organization Cereal Growers Association (CGA) to promote the growing of bio-fortified Nyota beans, known for their high iron and protein content. According to Kenya News Agency, the partnership, set to run for three years, will

National Assembly Advocates for Timely School Capitation Release to Prevent Auctions

Mathioya: Mathioya MP, Edwin Mugo, has revealed that members of the National Assembly are actively pursuing adequate funding for school capitation to ensure timely disbursements, aiming to protect school properties from being auctioned by suppliers. Mugo highlighted the challenges faced by school principals due to delays in capitation funds, which

KUPPET Issues 7-Day Ultimatum to TSC for New Collective Bargaining Agreement

Kakamega: The Kenya Union of Post-Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Teachers Service Commission (TSC) to commence discussions on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The union has notified Dr. Alfred Mutua, Cabinet Secretary of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, after TSC allegedly

Ngong’s Vibrant PSV Culture Unites Creativity and Transport

Ngong: For a long time, Ngong town, located in Kajiado North, has been a hub of creativity, opportunity, and innovation, largely driven by the Public Service Vehicles (PSV) matatu industry. This sector has become a beehive of activity, with vehicles commonly known as “Nganyas” cementing the identity of this vibrant