Nyandarua: Governor of Nyandarua County, Kiarie Badilisha, has revealed that the first cohort of the University of Nyandarua will commence their learning in September this year. Governor Badilisha, who was speaking during Madaraka Day celebrations at the Boiman area, said so far, the newly established university, which is a constituent
Kericho: Kericho County Commissioner Mr. Gilbert Kitiyo has decried a sharp increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and femicide within the county. Mr. Kitiyo, who made the remarks at Kiprugut Chumo Stadium in Kericho during celebrations to mark the 62nd Madaraka Day, noted that acts of GBV and femicide cases were
Nairobi: Kenya’s donkey population is plummeting at an alarming rate, with recent statistics indicating a decline of over 50% in the last decade. The surge in demand for donkey hides, particularly for export to China, has fuelled illegal slaughter and smuggling, threatening the livelihoods of communities that rely on these
Tharaka Nithi: Tharaka Nithi County joined the rest of the country in marking Kenya’s 62nd Madaraka Day with celebrations held at Kibugua Grounds, where residents turned out in large numbers to commemorate the historic day. According to Kenya News Agency, the event was presided over by County Commissioner David Gitonga,
Turkana: Madaraka Day was marked with significant events in Turkana at Baraza Park, Lokori. Turkana County Commissioner Julius Kavita, Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai, and his spouse Lilian Ekamais Lomorukai were in attendance to commemorate the occasion. According to Kenya News Agency, the celebrations were a focal point for the local community,
Mombasa: Mombasa County Commissioner Mohamed Noor, accompanied by security chiefs, participated in the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Uwanja wa Mbuzi in Nyali. The event featured a parade march, during which the officials acknowledged the participants with salutes. According to Kenya News Agency, the celebrations were attended by various government
Nairobi: Residents of Homa Bay County swamped the newly refurbished Raila Odinga Stadium to witness a historic occasion of the county hosting the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations. Thousands of euphoric residents turned up and filled the 12,000-seater stadium before Saturday midnight to witness the groundbreaking national fete as President Dr.
Lodwar: Juncao grass is emerging as a revolutionary solution for livestock farmers in Turkana, offering a promising answer to the challenges posed by climate change and resource conflicts. Although Turkana boasts the largest livestock population in Kenya, pastoralists face diminishing returns due to unreliable economic conditions exacerbated by climate change