Category: General

Kericho County Government Rallies Hoteliers in Tourism Development Plan

Kericho: The County Government of Kericho, through its Department of Trade, Industrialization, Innovation, Wildlife, and Tourism, has launched an ambitious plan to transform it into a top-tier tourist destination by partnering with local hoteliers and hospitality stakeholders. According to Kenya News Agency, in a historic meeting held at the Kericho

Review of SACCO Societies Act and Constitution of the New KUSCCO Board Underway

Nairobi: The government is committed to reform and strengthening of the SACCO sector and today announced the inauguration of two key institutional frameworks aimed at accelerating governance, accountability, and regulatory reforms. The Ministry of Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wycliffe Oparanya said he

Affordable Housing Project Ready for Occupation in Kianyaga

Kianyaga: The Sh.270 million Gichugu Affordable Housing project in Kianyaga, Kirinyaga County is now complete and ready for occupation. The 110 units’ project that was launched by the President in August 2022 comprises 40 two-bedroom units, 40 one-bedroom units, and 30 studio apartments, all available for purchase through the Tenant

Increased Initiatives Needed to Empower Persons with Disabilities in Kenya

Nyeri: Socio-economic barriers have been identified as significant challenges affecting persons with disabilities (PWDs) in achieving their life goals. National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) chairperson Professor Margaret Kamar emphasized the need for more targeted initiatives to empower PWDs and enable them to realize their full potential. According

Nairobi County Introduces Food Safety Manual for Street Vendors

Nairobi: MStreet food vendors in Nairobi County are now required to adhere to certain guidelines as they source, prepare, and sell food to consumers within CBD and other informal settlements within the city. The Nairobi County Director of Environmental Health, Anthony Muthemba, stated that this move follows a ban on

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,