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Call for Peace During Slain Legislator’s Burial

Homa Bay: Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has asked residents to maintain peace ahead of and during the burial of the slain Kasipul MP Charles Ongondo Were. Lilan emphasized the need for a peaceful environment to allow the bereaved family to mourn in dignity and for the public to

Coffee Nets Sh. 380 Million in Weekly Auction as NCE Proceeds for Recess

Nairobi: An estimated 6,650 bags of coffee weighing 420,267 kilos that traded at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) on Tuesday earned farmers approximately Sh. 380 million. The auction conducted at Wakulima House in Nairobi witnessed low volumes of coffee and a decline in quality grades as the main crop harvest

Kenya Navy and JKUAT Explore Expanded Maritime Partnership

Mombasa: A delegation from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), led by Dr. Mutuku Muvengei, Dean of the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing and Material Engineering, undertook a familiarization tour at the Kenya Navy. The visit aimed to express gratitude for the Kenya Defence Forces’ support and explore ways

Mombasa Invests in Blue Economy to Boost Local Livelihoods

Mombasa: To revitalize the blue economy, the county government of Mombasa is making deliberate investments in the sector to harness its economic potential for poverty eradication and livelihood improvement. The blue economy, an economic game changer for the port city of Mombasa and the nation at large, remains largely untapped

MSEA and SNV Launch Program to Support Youth and Women Entrepreneurs in Kenya

Kisumu: Business startups initiated by the youth and women in Kisumu, Nakuru, and Uasin Gishu counties are set to benefit from a new business development program aimed at equipping the proprietors with essential skills, tools, and networks to ensure success and sustainable growth. The initiative, dubbed Investing in Young Businesses

KEBS Warns Against Use of Banned Skin Lightening Products

Garissa: The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has issued a warning to Kenyans about the risks associated with using banned cosmetics and skin lightening products. These products, which include various creams, lotions, gels, and soaps, have been identified as potentially harmful due to their content of hydroquinone, steroids, and hormonal

Kenya’s Pyrethrum Sector Revival with Distribution of One Million Seedlings

Elburgon: The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to distribute one million pyrethrum seedlings to farmers in a strategic effort to reclaim its dominance in the global pyrethrum market. Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Felix Koskei, emphasized the momentum of the government’s revival plan amidst a rising

Fafi Residents Advocate for Constitutional Safeguard of Development Funds

Fafi: Local leaders and residents in Fafi Constituency have expressed strong support for the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), urging its inclusion in the Constitution to protect it from legal and political disruptions. Participants in a public forum, held at the Fafi constituency member of parliament’s office, voiced their