Kakamega: Governor Fernandes Barasa presided over the swearing-in of the newly appointed members of the Kakamega County Public Service Board (KCPSB) during a ceremony held at Bukhungu Stadium. The governor expressed confidence in the new board, saying he was optimistic they would fulfill their responsibilities effectively. ‘Citizens of this county,
Kakamega: Journalists in Kakamega have formed a Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (SACCO) to support themselves in the ever-changing media environment that is leading to massive job losses. The Sacco, to be known as Kakamega Media Savings and Credit Cooperative Society (KAMSACCO), will provide savings and investment opportunities for journalists
Mombasa: Over 600 auditors from both the public and private sectors are gathered in the coastal city of Mombasa for the 22nd Annual Internal Audit Conference to deliberate on governance, risk management, and internal control practices. During the occasion, internal auditors were challenged to embrace emerging technologies to enhance efficiency
Nyeri: The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) is partnering with the State Department of Energy and Community Forest Associations (CFAs) in a major reforestation exercise around the Mount Kenya and Aberdare Forest circuit. Nyeri County Forest Conservator Esther Mugo says they are replenishing the degraded areas with both indigenous and fast
Kutus: Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Investments, Trade and Industry (MITI), Lee Kinyanjui, has pledged government support for local industries through the introduction of favorable policies, emphasizing the necessity of value addition and agro-processing for national development. This announcement was made during the commissioning of a new wheat milling
Bomet: Small-scale chicken farmers in Kenya are being urged to transition to commercial operations, a message strongly promoted by the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO). According to Kenya News Agency, KALRO has developed various technologies, innovations, and management practices aimed at improving production and enhancing market access for
Elgeyo Marakwet: Elgeyo Marakwet county leaders have opposed the move to degazette the county as a hardship area which will see civil servants and teachers in the area lose their hardship allowance. The county women’s representative, Caroline Ngelechei, expressed her concerns, stating she has been advocating for the county’s inclusion
Meru: The government has taken a bold move in investing in personnel and equipment in a bid to address the perennial cattle rustling and banditry in the northern grazing zones of Meru County. Speaking in Meru where he is holding Jukwaa La Usalama Meru Chapter Forum, Interior and National Administration