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NFDK Advocates for Public-Private Partnerships to Empower Persons with Disabilities

Nakuru: The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has issued a call for increased public-private partnerships to economically empower persons living with disabilities (PWDs) in the country. The initiative aims to enhance their skills and income-generating capabilities, reducing poverty levels among this group. According to Kenya News Agency,

Meet a Kiambu Woman Who Has Thrived in Poultry Farming

Mairang’a Village: A sloppy farm in Mairang’a village, Gatundu North, Kiambu County, reveals two one-storey timber chicken coops. The clucks and squawks are magnified as the owner, Veronica Muchina, broadcasts maize grain in one coop after another. Muchina keeps a few dairy cattle too. But the mowing of her cattle

Kenya Reviews Land Reform Progress at the 4th Regional Research Conference

Nairobi: The National Land Commission (NLC) has convened the 4th Regional Research Conference at the Kenya School of Government in Nairobi, which aims to assess the legal, policy, and institutional progress achieved since the 2010 Constitution. Speaking during the event, Principal Judge of the Environment and Land Court (ELC), Justice

Mangu Ward Farmers Benefit from Agricultural Revitalization Program

Mangu Ward: Farmers in Mangu Ward, Gatundu North Sub County, have benefitted from an agricultural revitalization program launched by Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi, as part of his administration’s efforts to improve food security and promote sustainable farming practices. According to Kenya News Agency, in an event held at Kiambu grounds,

Moi University Advances Solar Power Initiative to Slash Electricity Costs

Kesses: In a move towards a sustainable future, Moi University has deepened its partnership with Kenyan engineering firm Afriwatt to launch phase two of its solar energy project. The initiative aims to reduce the university’s electricity costs, support climate action, and enhance training and research opportunities for students. According to

Public Health Officers Demand Control Over Infections, Prevention and Control Departments

Garissa: Environmental and Public Health officers have raised concerns about being overshadowed by key institutions and departments under Infections, Prevention and Control (IPC) by medical professionals working in curative care. According to Kenya News Agency, Public Health Officers (PHOs) assert that doctors and nurses, whose primary focus is on curative

Women Organizations Face Closure Threat Due to Aid Cuts, Warns UN Women

Nairobi: Women organizations are on the brink of extinction globally due to reduced funding, the United Nations has warned. UN Women, an entity dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women, has raised alarms about the potential shutdown of organizations aiding women and girls in crises due to significant aid

Egerton University Revives 4K Clubs to Promote Sustainable Farming in Njoro

Njoro: Egerton University is collaborating with various stakeholders to reinvigorate 4K Clubs in 10 schools across Njoro Sub-County. The initiative aims to equip young learners with essential knowledge and skills in sustainable farming and responsible crop protection practices. According to Kenya News Agency, the university is actively involved in training