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
Taita Taveta: The Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration Kipchumba Murkomen has identified unresolved land issues as a leading cause of insecurity in Taita Taveta County. Consequently, he has stressed the urgent need for inter-ministerial coordination to address squatter conflicts, illegal evictions, and fraudulent land ownership schemes. According to
KITUI: A total of 465 Secondary School Principals in Kitui County have been trained in preparation for the transition of Junior Secondary School learners to Senior Secondary School next year. The principals are set to handle Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) learners for the first time, prompting the Ministry of Education, through
Kapng’etuny: Residents of Chemundu/Kapng’etuny Ward and the entire Nandi County have been plunged into mourning following the demise of their Member of County Assembly and Majority Whip, Julius Kipruto Keter. According to Kenya News Agency, County Assembly Speaker Philemon Melly released a statement revealing that Keter had been unwell for
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.