Category: General

World Bank supports Asafo Sewerage System

The World Bank has approved USD30 million from the International Development Association (IDA) to help complete the rehabilitation and expansion of the existing Asafo Sewerage Network and provide access to 5,000 households in low-income communities to…

Cocoa Farmers’ Pension Scheme to kick off in Assin enclave

The Cocoa Farmers’ Pension Scheme (CFPS) will soon kick off at Assin Foso, Assin Bereku and New Edubiase to allow cocoa farmers enjoy the benefits for decent living after retirement.

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo launched the CFPS in December…

Tema General, Bengali Hospitals celebrate breastfeeding week

As part of measures to strengthen collaboration with private health facilities to improve early initiation and exclusive breastfeeding, the Tema General Hospital (TGH) has celebrated Breastfeeding Week with nursing mothers at Bengali Hospital.

During…

Create more jobs to boost youth confidence, Government told

The government has been urged to implement policies that support the growth of local industries to boost employment creation and end the impasse of restiveness by youth in the country.

Former Thika MP Patrick Wainaina said empowering local industries…

Government asked to curb unbridled gambling

The youth have been urged to stay away from unregistered betting sites and focus on working on legal activities.

Susan Wambura, the lucky winner of a betting game organised by Coca-Cola, speaking to the Press in Kerugoya called for government regulat…

Farmers in Nkwanta South receive seeds through PFJ II

Farmers in the Nkwanta South Municipality have received improved seeds as part of the Planting for Food and Jobs Phase II (PFJ II) programme.

Mr. Mubarak Awudu, the Municipal Director of Agriculture, highlighted the benefits of the programme, especia…

ILO, partners strategise to combat child labour in fishing sector

The rising number of children dropping out of school to engage in fishing activities around Lake Victoria in Kisumu County has raised alarm about child labour in the region.

Dunga Beach Management Unit (BMU) vice chairperson, Maurice Misodhi reiterat…