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TVET Unveils Business Incubation, Innovation Centre

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

Kisumu Reveals Fake Business Permit Syndicate

Kisumu: The County Government of Kisumu has unearthed a syndicate behind the issuance of fake business permits and licences, resulting in a loss of over Sh.100 million in County revenue. The racket, which is believed to involve some County Revenue Officers, working in collusion with fraudsters, has led to the

Mystery Surrounds Abandoned Lunga Lunga Sports Field as Residents Call for Probe

Nairobi: Residents of Kichukwa Village in Lunga Lunga Sub-County are demanding an explanation over the stalled construction of a sports field in their area. They are calling on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to investigate how the funds allocated for the project in 2019 were spent. According to Kenya

Cooperative Movement Launches Tree Planting Drive Ahead of Ushirika Day

Nairobi: To mark this year’s Ushirika Day celebrations, the local Savings and Credit Cooperative Organizations (SACCOs) have embarked on a tree planting initiative as part of their corporate social responsibility to preserve the environment. The initiative comes ahead of the annual celebrations to be marked on 12th July in Nairobi,

Call to Shun Tribalism in Narok North Sub County

Narok: Calls to shun tribalism and embrace a brotherhood spirit in the country dominated a church service held in Olokirikirai area in Narok North Sub County. The service was attended by senior political leaders led by Governor Patrick Ntutu, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa, President’s Aide Farouk Kibet, and

Vocational Training Centers Empower Laikipia Youth with Tertiary Skills

Laikipia: Vocational training institutions have developed innovative methods to equip the youth in Laikipia villages with tertiary skills, targeting those unable to enroll in government institutions due to various challenges. These centers not only offer artisan skills but also integrate indigenous knowledge to preserve the region’s cultural heritage. According to

County Installs Master Meter to Curb Water and Revenue Losses

Kirinyaga: The County Government of Kirinyaga has stepped up efforts to reduce Non-Revenue Water (NRW) through the installation of a master meter at the Muratiri Water Treatment Plant. The new system will allow the county to monitor water production more accurately and compare it with actual consumption. This will enable