Laikipia residents dissatisfied over public participation exercise towards impeaching Deputy President
A section of Laikipia county residents have faulted the public participation process on impeachment of deputy president Rigathi Gachagua claiming it was marred by irregularities.
They described the exercise as a sham claiming that some local leaders…
Nakuru County bolsters potato farming through technology
In a concerted effort to enhance agricultural productivity, Nakuru County Executive Member (CEC) for Agriculture, Leonard Bor, alongside Chief Officer for Cooperatives, Kibet Kurgat, participated in a crucial sensitisation meeting with members of the…
Youth-led initiative aims to rescue those struggling with addiction
In the heart of the Mt. Kenya region, a group of passionate youth known as Save Life Now (SLN) is making significant strides in the fight against drug and alcohol abuse among other social vices.
SLN started as a small group of ten members nine month…
Nakuru establishes green spaces to tackle climate change, pollution
The County Government of Nakuru is prioritising inclusion of green spaces when designing plans for the City as one way of mitigating the effects of climate change and curbing air pollution.
Green spaces are defined as any vegetated land or water wit…
Government urged to ensure cancer patients access treatment during transition to SHA
The Kenyan Network of Cancer Organisations (KENCO) has called on the Social Health Authority (SHA) to urgently implement measures to ensure that cancer patients continue accessing services at their preferred facilities without interruption during the…
NCIC engaging schools to set up Amani clubs to promote peace building, conflict resolution
The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has embarked on a programme of inculcating the spirit of cohesion and peace building amongst pupils in schools.
NCIC Commissioner Philip Okundi said they were engaging schools to set up forums …
Lack of stable power and water driving away investors in the rural areas
Unstable power supply and lack of adequate water are driving away investments meant to create employment opportunities in Siaya and other rural areas in the country, an investor, Joseph Omondi Nyatodi has said.
According to Nyatodi, the proprietor o…
Over 700,000 units under affordable housing on course
The Government projects to put up 1,000,000 Affordable Housing Units in five years’ time and this is on course with over 700,000 units already under construction.
The housing programme spearheaded by the government is not only meant to provide decen…
Plea for woman charged with murdering her two children deferred
The Kericho High court has deferred the plea taking of a woman alleged to have killed her two children to15th October, this year.
Brenda Cheptoo, 25, was arraigned before Kericho High court Judge Justice Joseph Sergon on Thursday but failed to take …
Workers in government projects to get recognition prior learning certificates
The workers in Export Processing Zones (EPZ) and Affordable Housing projects who have acquired skills during the process can now receive certificates from accredited institutions to help them secure job opportunities in future. Recognition Prior Lear…