Nairobi: More than 5,000 Kenyans have received official certification from recognized institutions through the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme. This achievement comes a year after the RPL policy was enacted in March 2024, paving the way for millions of Kenyans with experience and competencies acquired outside traditional classrooms to
Thika: Thika Water and Sewerage Company (Thiwasco) has decried huge maintenance costs of infrastructure damaged as a result of silting during rainy seasons. The company’s Managing Director, Moses Kinya, expressed concerns over the financial challenges posed by muddy soil deposits that end up in the water collection points, especially during
Makueni: Makueni County Government through the Department of ICT, Education and Internship, has embarked on a programme aimed at capacity-building Board of Governors and managers with skills in all the Vocational Training Centres (VTC) in an effort to enhance governance and service delivery. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative
Murang’a: Poor management and control of common coffee diseases are to blame for poor production and low quality of cherry. A plant pathologist working with Coffee Research Institute (CRI) Getrude Alworah has said farmers have to intensify efforts in combating two most destructive diseases that have been affecting coffee production
GARISSA: A five-day mass polio vaccination campaign commenced in Garissa County, aiming to vaccinate over 300,000 children. The initiative, which will continue until April 16th, spans across all seven sub-counties of Garissa, with a primary focus on children in the expansive Dadaab refugee camps. According to Kenya News Agency, the
Yaounde: Sports betting combines emotions, adrenaline, and the feeling of victory, exciting millions of people worldwide. However, this thrilling pastime can become problematic if left unchecked, leading to financial and emotional turmoil. According to Cameroon News Agency, the risks associated with uncontrolled sports betting include financial losses, debt spirals, psychological
Yaounde: The appointment of Monique Ouli Ndongo, a member of the Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM), to the Constitutional Council has raised concerns about the council’s neutrality and independence. A day after the appointment by the outgoing president, critics have argued that this move could influence the outcome of the
Douala: The 2025 presidential elections in Cameroon present a significant opportunity for young Cameroonians to shape the nation’s future. There is a general voter apathy in Cameroon, especially among youths, and those interested in politics are easily pulled by the majority ruling party that has been in power since independence.