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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

Deploy More Forces to Protect Girls, Says Siaya Legislator

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

Over 1,000 Households in Eshibinga to Gain Access to Clean Water

Eshibinga: More than 1,000 households in Eshibinga sub-location, Kisa East Ward, are set to benefit from clean and reliable water through an ongoing community water project. The project is part of the broader One Sub-location, One Community Water Project, an initiative championed by Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka, who has pledged

Nairobi Engineers Call for Overhaul of Development Approval Systems

Nairobi: The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has petitioned the Nairobi County Assembly to reform its development approval systems to address inefficiencies and delays in the built environment sector. IEK President Eng. Shammah Kitemi led a delegation of engineers to present their concerns to the Nairobi County Assembly Planning

Senate Committee Engages IGRTC Over Delayed Devolved Functions

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

Govt Restocks Turkwel Dam with 80,000 Tilapia Fingerlings to Boost Local Fisheries

Turkwel: The government has restocked Turkwel Dam with 80,000 tilapia fingerlings in a bid to revive the region’s declining fish population. The initiative is aimed at sustaining fisheries as a vital source of livelihood for local communities while also promoting food security and economic empowerment. According to Kenya News Agency,