Nairobi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to urgently ban all flavours in cigarettes, pouches, hookahs, and e-cigarettes to protect youth from addiction and diseases. According to Kenya News Agency, flavours in tobacco and nicotine products have not only made it harder to quit but also have
Turkana: Turkana County Executive for Trade, Gender, Youth Affairs, and Tourism, Roseline Aite, has stated that the blue economy sector has yet to be fully harnessed and that training would accelerate the entry of youth and women into the industry. She was speaking during a three-day training on business growth
Homa Bay: In preparation for the Madaraka Day celebrations, Nyanza Regional Commissioner Flora Mworoa has urged the public to adhere to traffic and movement guidelines issued by law enforcement agencies. The celebrations, scheduled for tomorrow, necessitate strict compliance to ensure safety and order. According to Kenya News Agency, Mworoa emphasized
Nairobi: The government has announced plans to purchase all rice currently in stock from farmers within the Mwea Irrigation Scheme. This decision aims to clear storage for the upcoming harvest season, addressing concerns over market availability for locally produced rice amidst increasing imports. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative
Busia: A transformative tree planting initiative is currently underway on Kakapel Hills in Busia County, marking a significant step in community-led climate action. The exercise is part of a project proposed by residents during a participatory climate risk assessment and is funded through the Financing Locally-Led Climate Action Programme, Kenya.
Siaya: Siaya County Member of Parliament Dr. Christine Ombaka is calling on the government to deploy a special unit to tackle the rising incidents of rape and killing of schoolgirls in Gem constituency. According to Kenya News Agency, the rising cases of femicide targeting innocent girls in the area were
Tambach: The Principal Secretary (PS) National Treasury, Dr. Chris Kiptoo, has called on Kenyans to work hard to improve the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in a bid to improve the economy. According to Kenya News Agency, the PS stated that the country is experiencing a very tight fiscal state.
Mombasa: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution and Intergovernmental Relations has held deliberations with the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC) to address concerns raised in Gazette Notice 219 dated 16th December 2024 regarding the transfer of devolved functions to county governments. The consultative meeting, held in Mombasa, focused on the