Nairobi: Harmonization of seed policies and regulations has been identified as a crucial factor in improving seed production, reliability, trade, and the competitiveness of the seed industry in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. According to Kenya News Agency, COMESA, through its specialized agency, the Alliance
Nairobi: The government has affirmed its commitment to implementing legislative reforms aimed at addressing the growing human-wildlife conflict and environmental degradation. Principal Secretary, State Department for Wildlife and Tourism, Ms. Silvia Museiya, announced that the proposed Wildlife Conservation and Management Act 2025 is a crucial step towards restoring balance between
Nairobi: Kenya is setting its sights on becoming Africa’s leading digital hub, as preparations intensify for the 2025 Connected Africa Summit. Speaking during a media breakfast in Nairobi, ICT Principal Secretary Eng. John Tanui highlighted the country’s growing influence in continental digital transformation. “This summit is more than a conference.
Nairobi: Residents of Wajir County have called for urgent amendments to the Wildlife Conservation and Management Bill, citing prolonged delays in compensation. Speaking during a public participation forum held in Wajir town, the County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Environment, Climate Change, Energy and Natural Resources, Mr Yakub M. Dahiye,
Ngong Town: A fast-growing business hub in Kajiado County is attracting traders and investors as urban growth shapes livelihoods, creating jobs and changing lives. Over the last decade, Ngong has undergone rapid urban development largely driven by its proximity to Nairobi and a rising demand for improved infrastructure, residential, and
Mathioya: More than 825 million trees have been planted across the country towards the attainment of the government’s target of planting 15 billion trees. The Coordinator of the 15 Billion Tree Planting Secretariat, Ms. Susan Boit, has said the trees have been planted through government initiatives and bringing on board
Nairobi: The Financing Agri-Food Systems Sustainably (FINAS) conference 2025 has officially kicked off today at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The conference has gathered an array of African and international stakeholders under the theme ‘Taking Ownership: Rethinking Sustainable Financing for Africa’s Food Systems’. Scheduled to run from
Kenol Township: As the fight towards ending Gender Based Violence (GBV) intensifies, police have been marked as key actors in ending the vice. Speaking during a GBV sensitization meeting for the police, media practitioners, and transport industry key players at Kenol Township, Mary Kinyanjui from the State Department for Gender