Category: General

Masalani Revamps Infrastructure to Boost Local Service Delivery

Masalani: The Municipality of Masalani this week held a series of activities aimed at enhancing service delivery, improving infrastructure, and fostering intergovernmental collaboration. According to Kenya News Agency, Masalani Municipality Chief Executive Officer Yussuf Mohamed Towane stated that the programme, which included unblocking the drainage system and town cleaning, was

Juncao Grass Offers Hope to Turkana Livestock Keepers

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

PWDs in Busia Receive Much-Needed Mobility Equipment

Busia: It was a sigh of relief for People with Disabilities (PWDs) in Busia County after the Catherine Omanyo Foundation donated 100 wheelchairs and 30 crutches to the PWDs across the seven sub-counties to improve their mobility and independence. Speaking at Katakwa Vocational Institute during the handover ceremony to PWDs

Ntutu Leads Narok in Celebrating 62nd Madaraka Day

Narok: Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu, alongside County Commissioner Kipkech Lotiatia, led the 62nd Madaraka Day celebrations held at Maasaantare Comprehensive School in Ololulung’a Ward, Narok South Sub-County. The event drew hundreds of residents from across the region. According to Kenya News Agency, the celebrations featured vibrant performances of traditional

Dekow Calls for Smooth Transition as CBC Pioneers Move to Senior School

Garissa: Garissa Township MP Dekow Mohamed has called on the Ministry of Education to make adequate preparations for the transition of learners from Grade 9 to 10 next year to avoid causing confusion to both parents and learners. Senior school, which covers Grades 10 to 12, will officially begin in

Retired Chief Highlights Importance of Madaraka Fete

Busia: John Wanjala Makhanu, a retired Senior Chief who concluded his 33-year government service in 2001, joined residents at Naitiri RC Primary School to celebrate Madaraka Day in Bungoma North Sub-County. Makhanu, who was born in Misikhu and is now a farmer in Naitiri, emphasized the significance of attending such

School Heads Urged to Engage Parents on Fees Payment to Keep Students in School

Matayos: Matayos Member of Parliament Geoffrey Odanga has called on school heads to actively engage parents regarding the payment of school fees to prevent students from being sent home. Speaking at St Mary’s Burumba Secondary School during the distribution of a Sh67 million bursary, Odanga highlighted the adverse impact on

MOH Destroys 5.5 Tonnes of Illicit Tobacco Products in Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu: Health Cabinet Secretary (CS), Aden Duale, has led a government multi-agency team in the destruction of 5.5 tonnes of seized harmful products, including shisha, gutkha, and flavoured e-cigarettes. The activity took place at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital (MTRH) in Uasin Gishu County as part of activities to