Category: General

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

Kalemie privée d’eau potable à la suite d’une panne d’électricité

L’interruption prolongée de l’énergie électrique paralyse la desserte en eau potable fournie par la Régie de distribution d’eau (REGIDESO) dans la ville de Kalemie (Tanganyika). Depuis vendredi dernier, Kalemie est plongée dans le noir à la suite d’une panne survenue à la centrale hydroélectrique de Bendera, selon la Socièténationaled’électricité (SNEL).