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Ken Bosire Mentors Budding Journalists in Kisii

Kisii: Media students from various institutions of higher learning have benefitted from a mentorship session with veteran journalist Ken Bosire. Bosire, a renowned media professional, worked as a print journalist, editor, and writer for top Kenyan newspapers such as The Star, The Standard, Daily Nation, and People Daily. According to

Government Pushes for Law to Tackle Forced Disappearances and Staged Abductions

Nairobi: The government is advocating for the enactment of a new law aimed at addressing the rising cases of forced disappearances and staged kidnappings in the country. This legislative move seeks to establish a legal framework to fill current gaps following public outcry over the open kidnappings of Kenyans, particularly

Youth Earn Pay, Save Lives with Stop Signs

Kiambu: Every weekday, as the morning rush begins and traffic picks up along the busy stretch of road outside Kiambu National Polytechnic, a group of young individuals in reflective vests take their positions with stop signs in hand. According to Kenya News Agency, their task of helping students cross the

Gathecha Celebrated for Championing Digital Public Service Reform

Nairobi: Huduma Kenya Secretariat has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the government’s public sector transformation agenda through the digitalisation of services. Led by Chief Executive Officer Mr. Ben Kai Chilumo, the team emphasised the importance of collaborative leadership and inter-agency cooperation in sustaining the achievements made under the Huduma programme.

WHO Calls for Immediate Ban on Flavoured Tobacco to Protect Youth

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 Eyes Youth, Women Inclusion in Blue Economy

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

Government Implements Traffic Measures for Madaraka Day Celebrations

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

State to Purchase Entire Stock of Mwea Rice to Facilitate New Harvest Season

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