Nacada engages religious leaders to help fight against alcohol and drug abuse in Busia
The National Authority for the Campaign against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) has sensitized religious leaders with a view to address drug and substance abuse.
Speaking after the forum at the County Commissioners premises, Busia County Coordinator…
‘Omena’ destocked owing to low demand amid high prices
Prices of omena also known as Lake Victoria sardines have skyrocketed with regular customers opting out of its consumption as retailers of the commodity shy away from stocking it for fear of losses.
Most customers depend on the retailers in open mar…
Moi University closed indefinitely over lecturer’s strike
Moi University has been closed indefinitely following a prolonged strike by lecturers and non-teaching staff.
In an internal memo dated October 3, 2024 signed by the Vice Chancellor Prof Isaac S. Kosgey, all students at the main campus and affiliate…
School administrators urged to be on high alert on students’ safety
Nyamira County Commissioner, Erastus Mbui has urged school administrators to take keen interest in students’ safety while in school.
The commissioner made this appeal while on a spot check in sampled schools within Nyamira County to assess safety me…
Gov’t confirms release of Sh18.8 billion for construction of JSS classrooms
The Ministry of Education has confirmed the release of Sh18.8 billion for the construction of 16000 Junior Secondary School classrooms for grade 9 learners to ensure easy transition, Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Ogamba has said.
Ogamba said th…
CBOs empower young learners on GBV, hygiene and climate action in Trans Mara
Three Community Based Organisations; Good Samaritan, Dupoto Flourish Africa, and Second Hope Foundation are taking the lead in empowering young girls and communities in Trans Mara by raising awareness on their rights and fight against gender based vi…
Revitalizing education in Kiambu Town Constituency
The Kiambu educational program has embarked on an ambitious mission to transform the educational landscape by addressing fundamental challenges in primary and secondary schools.
This initiative aims to create a comprehensive educational environment …
Machakos to host the 26th Safari Sevens Rugby tournament
Machakos County is gearing to host the 26th Safari Sevens Rugby tournament at the Kenyatta Stadium from the 11th to the 13th of October 2024.
Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti confirmed the counties readiness to host the tournament and noted that they…
Investors urged to tap into peace-positive investment opportunities in Northern Kenya
Investors have been asked to take advantage of the immense investment opportunities that exist in Northern Kenya, a move which will open up the area and contribute to the ongoing peace building processes.
A feasibility study on peace-positive invest…
Girls trained on self-defense against Gender-Based Violence
Violence against women is regrettably the world’s most prevalent and persistent human right violations thus the need to start improving the life outcome of girls from a young age to protect themselves when they need to.
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) i…