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Understaffed Courts Blamed for Delays in Child Cases

Kisii: The Judiciary in Kisii County has identified a shortage of staff as one of the major causes for delays in the timely prosecution of children’s matters in court. Speaking during the commemoration of World Day Against Child Labour at Itierio grounds in Kisii South Sub County, Kisii Law Courts

Underserved Communities in Homa Bay Receive Medical Relief

Homa Bay: Oasis Doctors’ Plaza Homa Bay branch held a free medical camp in an effort to support vulnerable communities and improve access to healthcare. The initiative, part of the facility’s ongoing community outreach efforts, sought to bridge the gap in access to quality medical care by providing free consultations,

LSK Sting Operation Uncovers Fake Advocate in Siaya

Siaya: A sting operation by the Law Society of Kenya officials and the police last evening led to the arrest of a private land surveyor suspected of masquerading as an advocate in Siaya town. According to Kenya News Agency, the team, led by LSK Council Member Teresia Wavinya Nicholas and

Busia Sugarcane Farmers Agree to Revive BOCO

Busia: Sugarcane farmers in Busia County have agreed on measures to revive the Busia Out-growers Company (BOCO) to ensure benefits from sugarcane farming. Speaking during a sugarcane farmers’ engagement forum at Kisoko in Nambale Sub-County, Mumias Sugar (2021) Limited Head of Operations and Administration Stephen Kihumba said the forum resolved

CS Kagwe Raises Alarm on Banned Pesticide Cartels

Nairobi: Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary, Mutahi Kagwe, has warned that powerful pesticide cartels are actively sabotaging government efforts to eliminate harmful agrochemicals and enforce food safety standards. “We are aware that banned pesticide cartels are fighting back-through bribery of legislative and regulatory bodies, infiltration of government institutions, and

ODPP to Leverage on Technology to Combat International Crimes

Mombasa: The Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) in Kenya, Renson Ingonga, has reiterated the commitment of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) to leverage technology to improve its systems to combat terrorism, terrorism money transfer, and money laundering. Ingonga emphasized the growing role of technology in combating

2nd Generation Motorcycle Launched in Kenya by Roam

Nairobi: Roam, Kenya’s pioneering electric vehicle company, has launched the new Generation 2 Roam Air, an upgraded electric motorcycle designed with direct input from boda boda riders. According to Kenya News Agency, the new model features over 40 practical improvements and has been extensively tested in both urban and rural

Construction of Sh7.5B Mombasa-Mtwapa Road Takes Shape

Mombasa: The dualling of the 13.5-kilometre Mombasa-Mtwapa road is progressing steadily and remains on schedule, despite earlier setbacks related to land acquisition. According to Kenya News Agency, the project is funded by the African Development Bank, the European Union, and the Government of Kenya at a cost of Sh7.5 billion.