Vihiga: Leaders in Vihiga County are calling on the national government to take urgent steps to revive the tea sector, highlighting the need for devolved units to have a more significant role in tea production, marketing, and policy implementation. Speaking during the funeral of Benard Chahilu, the former Chairman of
Nairobi: A delegation from renowned philanthropist Manu Chandaria’s foundation led other well-wishers in donating 30 wheelchairs, 100 mattresses, 50 pillows, and 100 bed sheets, among other vital items, to Bobleo Children’s Home in Mnagei Ward, West Pokot County. According to Kenya News Agency, the assorted items were presented to the
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
Nairobi: Some 500 students, both girls and boys, drawn from 15 primary, Junior Secondary School (JSS), and secondary schools in Kisumu County, participated in a peace debate competition aimed at promoting peaceful co-existence in learning institutions. The Amani Club Inter-school Debate and Public Speaking contest 2025 Kisumu County Edition, was
Turbo: The government is committed to employing 116,000 teachers by the year 2027, Basic Education Principal Secretary (PS) Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok has said. The PS says already, the Kenya Kwanza Administration has employed 76,000 teachers and plans to employ another 24,000 to reach 100,000 teachers by January next year.
Kirinyaga: A transformative initiative called Chanuka, Jipange na Business Opportunities is igniting a revolution among Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Kirinyaga County, empowering entrepreneurs to shift from survival to a progressive approach. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative aims to equip stakeholders through training with knowledge on how
Nakuru: The cosmetology start-up ecosystem in Nakuru County has received a major boost with the establishment of a Business Incubation and Innovation Centre, to help nurture entrepreneurial ideas among the youth in the area. The initiative is a joint partnership between Rift Valley Institute of Business Studies (RVIBS), Emprotek Incubation