Turkana: The County Government of Turkana, through the Department of Agriculture, has launched an assessment in Turkana South Sub-county following a recent outbreak of tree locusts. The evaluation, conducted in the areas of Lochwaa, Kanaodon, and Lokapel, involved a transect drive aimed at identifying the locust species and assessing their
Mombasa: The National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC) is intensifying its sensitisation efforts to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis infections among People Who Inject Drugs (PWID). As part of this initiative, the NSDCC aims to engage PWIDs as Prevention Champions and change agents at the community level through
Sololo: The enlisting of national police reservists (NPR) to complement police work is yielding results after the unit assisted in capturing a bhang haul valued at Sh10.5 million at Ellibor in Sololo sub-county, Marsabit County. Sololo Deputy County Commissioner Edward Goko reported to Kenya News Agency (KNA) that the reservists
Nairobi: In the heart of Narok County, where culture and tradition often dictate silence on matters of menstruation, a quiet revolution is beginning to take shape – one that could transform the lives of thousands of school-going girls. Despite the presence of several NGOs working to empower the girl child,
Nairobi: The 2025 edition of the International Flower Trade Expo (IFTEX) has officially opened in Nairobi, bringing together a high-profile gathering of industry stakeholders, including international growers, exporters, buyers, investors, regulators, trade partners, and government officials to explore the future of the global flower industry. This year’s Expo highlighted Kenya’s
Nairobi: The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) is calling for increased participation of local engineers in the development and execution of major infrastructure projects, many of which have historically been awarded to expatriate contractors. According to Kenya News Agency, Kenyan professionals are being sidelined in the rollout of large-scale,
Isiolo: The State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications mourns the loss of David Mutwiri Magiri, a Senior Information Officer at the Chuka County Information Office in Tharaka Nithi County, who passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, due to a tragic accident in Isiolo town. According to Kenya News Agency,
Nairobi: The government is currently distributing approximately 7.5 million 50 kg bags of fertilizer annually. Despite progress in increasing fertilizer use to 55 kg per hectare of nutrients, surpassing the Sub-Saharan average of 17 kg per hectare, the country is still experiencing degraded soils. State Department of Agriculture Principal Secretary