Nyeri: The Nyeri county government has disbursed bursary cheques worth Sh 4.1 million to 215 secondary school students from needy backgrounds, through the Governor’s Scholarship Program. The initiative, which is spearheaded by the county government, targets 60 secondary school students annually where each of the beneficiaries is awarded a four-year
Othaya: The Mwai Kibaki Teaching and Referral Hospital in Othaya, Nyeri, is on track to becoming a fully operational Level VI facility, as confirmed by the hospital’s board chairman, Retired General Robert Kibochi. Speaking after hosting the National Assembly Standing Committee on Health for an inspection tour, General Kibochi stated
Nanyuki: The Ministry of Labour and Social Protection is banking on Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reduce hazards at workplaces that lead to loss of lives and permanent disabilities. Director of Occupational Safety and Health Services, Dr. Andrew Muruka, says by harnessing technology, the country is not only going to increase
Nairobi: The Sauti Cooperative Society (SACCO) has launched an aggressive recruitment drive to boost membership, which has drastically dwindled due to the massive retirement of civil servants who form the bulk of shareholders. The Sacco Chairman, Elly Ndwiga, expressed concerns over the current membership numbers falling below the set targets,
Kiharu: Kiharu NG-CDF has sponsored 11 principals from local day secondary schools for a tour to Dubai as a way of motivating them for their dedication and outstanding performance in last year’s KCSE exams. The principals were selected from day secondary schools in the five wards within Kiharu that had
Kirinyaga: Kirinyaga Central Technical and Vocational College (TVC) deputy principal, Purity Karimi, has advised youths in Kirinyaga County to prioritize pursuing technical courses before opening businesses or engaging in side hustles in their early years of life. The deputy principal asserted that technical training would equip them with the vital
Murang’a: Murang’a County Assembly has adopted a report urging the County Government to provide digital gadgets to facilitate paperless operations within the Assembly. According to Kenya News Agency, the report was prepared by the committee for ICT and E-government and was presented on the floor of the House. The MCAs
Nakuru: The County Government of Nakuru is intensifying its efforts to promote modern clean cooking technologies as part of its strategy to mitigate the impacts of climate change and reduce health issues related to the use of dirty fuels. According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Nelson Maara, the County Executive