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Model Village Initiative Expands to Turkana County in Quest for 15 Billion Trees by 2032

Turkana: The Model Village, a transformative mission aimed at achieving Kenya’s 15 billion tree-growing strategic initiative through agroforestry woodlots in schools, has been expanded to Turkana County. Initially launched in Meru County last month, the initiative is part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) focusing on environmental sustainability and

Nakuru Athletics Club Celebrates Century-Long Legacy of Sporting Excellence

Nakuru: The Nakuru Athletics Club (NAC) has celebrated its 100th anniversary, marking a century of significant contributions to the sporting community in Kenya. The club, a notable establishment since its inception under colonial rule, held a series of events to commemorate this milestone. According to Kenya News Agency, the festivities

Finlays Community Trust Launches Sh9 Million Empowerment Project in Chepchabas Ward

Chepchabas: In a bold move to catalyze grassroots development, the Finlays Community Trust (FCT) has pledged Sh9 million towards a high-impact community project in Chepchabas Ward, Bomet County. The announcement was made during a strategic engagement session between the Trust and local residents, underscoring the Trust’s continued commitment to the

Kenya Government Develops National Roadmap for Disaster Early Warning Systems

Nairobi: The government is formulating a national roadmap on early warning, a document that aims to address how disasters can be prevented and managed before they occur. A team of technical experts drawn from government ministries, departments and agencies, state corporations and representatives of development partners have joined together to

Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Defiling Niece in Baringo North

Kabarnet: A middle-aged man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a Kabarnet court for defiling his 15-year-old niece in Baringo North. According to Kenya News Agency, Collins Kipkemboi faced charges for unlawfully committing an indecent act with a child. The incident occurred on an unspecified date in

Government Encourages Entrepreneurs to Utilize Economic Transformation Agenda

Siaya: Small and medium enterprise owners have been challenged to take advantage of the government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) to improve entrepreneurship. According to Kenya News Agency, the chief executive officer of the 20X Entrepreneur, Eunice Mburu, highlighted the potential of the government’s programs to elevate micro, small, and

North Rift Journalists Trained on Sensitive Health Reporting

Eldoret: The National Syndemic Disease Control Council (NSDCC), in collaboration with the Media Council of Kenya, conducted a sensitization forum for journalists in the North Rift Region to equip them with requisite skills and knowledge to tell and report on health-sensitive stories, especially on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and tuberculosis.