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Government Plans to Employ 116,000 Teachers by 2027

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.

Empowering MSEs for Sustainable Growth in Kirinyaga County

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

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