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Kwale Farmers Embrace Climate Resilience Agriculture to Increase Productivity

Kwale: As climate change takes its toll on agriculture, small-scale farmers in Kwale are embracing climate-smart agriculture to mitigate climate-induced agriculture disruptions. Local farmers are adopting smart agriculture practices to mitigate the impacts of climate change aiming to enhance agricultural productivity, improve resilience, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to

Nandi Residents Urged Not to Normalize GBV and Femicide

Nandi: Residents of Nandi County have been warned against normalizing the killing of women and children in their midst, a leading human rights crusader has warned. Nandi County civil rights crusader and End Femicide Coordinator, Monica Jepkoskegei, told a public participation forum on Gender Based Violence (GBV) at Eliud Kipchoge

West Pokot Hosts Interdenominational Prayers for Regional Peace and Unity

West Pokot: In a significant move towards fostering peace and unity, members of the clergy from West Pokot County, alongside other area leaders, gathered in Kishaunet showground in Kapenguria Constituency for an interdenominational prayer convention to unite local communities. According to Kenya News Agency, the event drew residents from various

EACC Halts Illegal Sale of Kwale Heritage Site

Kwale: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully halted the illegal sale of a Sh. 1.4 billion cultural heritage site in Kwale County. The site, situated in the Diani area, was targeted by private individuals for unauthorized sale. According to Kenya News Agency, the EACC intervened by moving to

Meet Kericho’s Enterprising Shoe Shiner Josea Barchok

Kericho: At the heart of Kericho’s bustling main stage, under a modest shade built by the County Government, sits Josea Kipokorir Barchok, a 48-year-old shoe shiner whose quiet perseverance has become a symbol of resilience and ambition. Barchok spoke to KNA about his journey that began over two decades ago

Budding Activists Trained on Responsible Use of Social Media Platforms

Mombasa: The Coast Social Justice Travelling Theatre (CSJTT) has trained over 100 young human rights activists on cybercrime laws to promote responsible digital activism. CSJTT Convener and Human Rights Activist, Bradley Ouna, highlighted the shift in activism towards social media, emphasizing the need for activists to be informed about laws

Youth in Kirinyaga County Adopt Zero-Waste Model for Profitable Rabbit Farming

KIRINYAGA: Youths from Mwea East sub-county in Kirinyaga County are earning a living through rabbit farming, adopting a zero-waste model following high demand for rabbit meat and urine which they collect and use as foliar fertilizer to promote organic farming. According to Kenya News Agency, rabbit urine is a valuable