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Murang’a County Resumes Bursary Disbursement

Murang’a: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has emphasised the need to prioritise the education sector in the country. He stated that allowing counties to continue issuing bursaries to needy students will enable more children to access education. Speaking at Ihura Stadium in Murang’a Town on Sunday, Governor Kang’ata said that education

Institute Launches Comprehensive Wildlife Census in Garissa-Wajir

Wajir: The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has commenced the Garissa-Wajir National Wildlife Census to evaluate wildlife population trends in the region, amid challenges induced by climate change. Speaking during the exercise at the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) offices in Wajir, WRTI Principal Scientist Bernard Ngoru stated that the

Murang’a County Resumes Bursary Disbursement to Empower Education Sector

Murang’a: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has emphasised the need to prioritise the education sector in the country. He stated that allowing counties to continue issuing bursaries to needy students will enable more children to access education. Speaking at Ihura Stadium in Murang’a Town on Sunday, Governor Kang’ata said that education

Regenerative Agriculture Builds Farmer Resilience to Climate Change

Nairobi: In Kapsowar, Elgeyo Marakwet County: Smallholder farmer Mercy Jerop has adopted regenerative agriculture techniques to mitigate the adverse effects of climate variability on her maize and bean production. By implementing practices such as organic composting, minimal tillage, crop rotation, and cover cropping, she is enhancing soil health, improving water

Government Initiates Reforms to Triple Coffee Production in Kenya

Naivasha: The government is planning to mobilise more investment to boost the revival of the coffee industry and increase its share in the international market to boost farmers’ income. The Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development, Wycliffe Oparanya, in an interview on the sidelines

Bishop Calls Out Leaders Exploiting Job Seekers

Uasin Gishu: Elected leaders and senior government officials have been warned against demanding monetary payments from desperate youth in exchange for job opportunities. Nominated Member of Parliament, MP Bishop Emeritus Jackson Kosgei, emphasized that it was unacceptable for leaders and senior government employees to ask for money from job seekers

Experts Urge Cooperatives to Embrace Tech, Broaden Investments

Nairobi: The Kenya Cooperative movement, though leading in Africa and being among the top five in the world in terms of membership and deposits, is yet to deepen its presence in other sectors of the economy. According to Kenya News Agency, CIC Insurance Group Chairman Nelson Kuria has highlighted the

APS Bomet Edges Nzoia Sugar in Key Win for NSL Promotion

Bomet: APS Bomet took a decisive step towards National Super League (NSL) promotion with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Nzoia Sugar in a thrilling match played at the Bomet Green Stadium on Sunday. The hosts came out determined and wasted no time in getting ahead. Cedric Asango opened the scoring