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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

Hospital Launches Home Blood Collection to Enhance Healthcare

Nairobi: The Nairobi Hospital has introduced its Home Blood Collection Service, a transformative initiative aimed at improving healthcare access and convenience for patients across Nairobi. According to Kenya News Agency, the service targets individuals with chronic or acute illnesses, persons living with disabilities, expectant mothers, children, and busy professionals who

Wildlife Institute Launches Garissa-Wajir Wildlife Census Amid Climate Challenges

Wajir: The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) has commenced the Garissa-Wajir National Wildlife Census to evaluate wildlife population trends in the region, in response to ongoing climate-induced challenges. According to Kenya News Agency, WRTI Principal Scientist Bernard Ngoru highlighted that the census aims to provide up-to-date data to guide

Kajiado Receives Sh159M for Climate Resilience Projects

Kajiado: Kajiado County has received a major financial boost in the fight against climate change, with Sh159.5 million allocated under the County Climate Resilience Investment Grant (CCRIG). The grant, which is part of the national Financing Locally Led Climate Action (FLLoCA) initiative, includes a Sh22 million contribution from the county