Category: General

Homa Bay: President William Ruto, during the Madaraka Day Celebrations in Homa Bay County last week, announced the revival of the ‘Kazi Mtaani’ programme, now rebranded as ‘Climate Workx’. The initiative’s immediate implementation across all counties has sparked hope among Kenya’s youth, offering them an opportunity to participate in community

Keringet: Keringet Assistant County Commissioner (ACC) Chebet Katam has urged the local chiefs not to relent in the effort of planting trees to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Speaking during a tree planting exercise held on Thursday at Bararget forest in Kuresoi South to mark World Environment Day,

Murang’a: Various heads of departments in the national and county governments have been incorporated into a committee that will oversee and coordinate the implementation of the Climate Workx programme within Murang’a County. The committee will be led by County Commissioner Joshua Nkanatha, with deputy county commissioners managing daily activities under

Embu: It is a relief for muguka farmers from Embu County following the withdrawal of a bill seeking to remove the stimulant from the category of scheduled crops that could have denied it state protection. According to Kenya News Agency, the move followed intervention by Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki

Kisumu: The County Government of Kisumu has established six Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) to enhance waste management and reduce environmental pollution in the area. Speaking during the launch of one of the facilities in Kondele, County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Water, Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources Judith Oluoch

Vihiga: A grassroots recycling initiative in Jepkos village, Gisambai Ward, Vihiga County, is offering a new lease of life for waste materials while promoting sustainable agriculture. Maragrow Limited, a project founded by local farmer Oliver Sissey, began operations just two weeks ago and has already processed several truckloads of waste

Busia: The State Department for Cooperatives has released Sh20 million to upgrade Luanda Ginnery in Busia County in a bid to revitalize the cotton value chain and spur rural industrial growth. Earmarked for Phase II of the ginnery’s modernization, the funds will facilitate the installation of two new ginning machines,

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