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
Nairobi: Meru County, currently ranked third in Kenya in tree cover, has emerged as a leading champion of the Model Village approach, touted to be the game-changer for Kenya’s green future. According to Kenya News Agency, Mr. Lawrence Muthamia, an economist at the Forestry Department and the focal person for
Narok: Emmanuel Kirapash, who was serving a life sentence for a murder conviction in 2000, has been granted a presidential amnesty. This significant development has brought joy to Kirapash and his family, ending a long separation that began when he was just 24 years old. His incarceration at Narok GK
Migori: The cooperative movement in Migori County has faced significant challenges over the years, with many societies struggling to sustain their operations. Despite having over 400 registered cooperative societies, records from the cooperative offices reveal that fewer than 100 are actively operational. According to Kenya News Agency, the Ministry of
Thika: As the country joined the rest of the continent in marking the Day of the African Child, scholars and child welfare advocates have sounded the alarm over the increasing impact of climate change on African children. They cited rising cases of displacement due to floods and droughts, water and
Eldoret: Eldoret High Court Presiding Judge, Justice Reuben Nyakundi, has affirmed the government’s commitment to protect and promote the rights of children by ensuring access to quality education, shelter, food, healthcare and others to preserve the next generation, which is the foundation of the national heritage. He spoke when he
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