Category: General

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,

Govt Endorses Conecta Africa to Empower Youth-Led Businesses

Nairobi: Conecta Africa, a new initiative aimed at redefining the support landscape for early-stage businesses across Africa, has been launched in Nairobi, signalling a major shift in how the continent nurtures its entrepreneurial potential. The Pan-African initiative is led by the entrepreneurship platform Bridge for Billions and brings together Entrepreneur

Surveyors Urge Government to Digitize Land Records to Combat Fraud

Mombasa: The Institute of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) has urged the government to fully utilize technology through the digitization of land records to address the persistent issue of fraud within the sector. ISK President Eric Nyadimo emphasized this need during the Pre-Annual General Meeting (AGM) conference, highlighting that the lack