Naivasha: The government has announced an injection of Sh3.5 billion aimed at upgrading infrastructure in 19 national tea factories across the country. This strategic move is designed to enhance efficiency and operational effectiveness within the sector, with the broader goal of increasing farmers’ earnings from their tea produce. According to
Migori: More than 100 women and youth groups in Migori County have received assorted items worth Sh 12 million through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF). Under the program named ‘Wezesha Mama, Inua Jamii’, the benefiting group members were all smiling as they lined up to receive their assorted
Busia: Busia County has launched a children’s policy aimed at advancing children’s rights and protection within the county. The policy was introduced during the Day of the African Child celebrations at Busende Primary School, where Busia County Commissioner Chaunga Mwachaunga emphasized the importance of increased budget allocation for children’s welfare
Nairobi: The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), in collaboration with the Digital Health Agency (DHA) and Social Health Authority (SHA), has identified and shut down over 728 non-compliant facilities and downgraded 301 facilities through digitization. Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced efforts on Monday to eliminate unlicensed facilities
Mandera: Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), in partnership with human rights organisations, has officially launched an awareness and empowerment campaign in Mandera County to eliminate Gender Based Violence against women and girls. The initiative is spearheaded by nominated Senator Mariam Sheikh, who emphasized the importance of empowering women to speak
Mombasa: Small-scale traders in Mombasa have expressed skepticism over the proposed 2025/2026 national budget, citing concerns about the lack of direct impact from previous fiscal plans on their day-to-day operations. According to Kenya News Agency, the budget, presented by Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury and Economic Planning John Mbadi on
Embu: The Senate Standing Committee on Security, Defence and Foreign Relations held a public participation forum with muguka farmers and traders from Embu County over a proposed bill aimed at declassifying miraa/muguka as drugs. The forum, which took place at Kiritiri Market in Mbeere South Constituency, sought public input on
Kakamega: Residents of Kakamega have expressed strong support for the proposed establishment of a research and Farmers’ Training Centre by the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI). The initiative aims to create employment opportunities, offer training to farmers, and enhance household incomes through improved fish farming practices. According to