Kenya unveils robust programme to protect and commercialise indigenous knowledge
Speaking in Naivasha during the Governors’ Consultative Roundtable, Cabinet Secretary for Gender, Culture, Arts and Heritage Hannah Cheptumo said the pilot phase will benefit Garissa, Kakamega, Kericho, Kilifi, Kisii, Makueni, Marsabit, Murang’a, Narok, Siaya, Tharaka Nithi, Turkana and Vihiga.
Kenyatta National Hospital marks milestone after pioneering rezūm water vapour therapy
While Rezūm therapy is well-established in Europe and the US, and available in Kenyan private hospitals, its introduction at KNH is a significant step forward.
KRA sets revenue collection record with $2.7 billion banked in December driven by robust oil sector and customs
This historic performance is largely attributed to strong growth in oil taxes, which grew by 23.9 per cent and recorded a performance rate of 103.7 per cent.
Ginnery construction at Mpeketoni revitalises cotton farming in Lamu County, raises off farm prices
The project has also sparked renewed interest in cotton farming among young people, reversing years of decline in the sector. Chairman of Lamu Farmers’ Cooperative Society Migwi Mwangi said the deliberate inclusion of the youth will spur cotton farming in the region.
Tomato glut in Central Kenya sends prices tumbling as farmers stare at huge losses
The current warm weather condition is expected to worsen the situation as it is very favourable for tomato farming.
South African firm eyes multimillion dollar geothermal deal in Kenya with potential to generate 10 gigawatts
Nakuru Deputy Governor David Cones announced that a team from the devolved unit will work with GDC and Iroko in carrying out the studies at Menengai Crater Geothermal-Powered Industrial Park, noting that besides electricity, geothermal energy provides direct heat to industrialists.
Sugarcane vs maize: Nandi County farmers torn between cash and food crops
Farmers in the area have mixed feelings about the shift. Samuel Kibet, a farmer in Chepsangor location, has converted part of his maize and sweet potato fields into sugarcane farm. While the income from cane helps cover school fees and household expenses, he worries about having sufficient food throughout the year.
Kenya Revenue Authority impounds contraband cigarettes worth $2.2 million at Mombasa Port
Acting on the intelligence, KRA convened a multi-agency verification team to examine the cargo. Given the nature of the goods, officers conducted a 100 per cent physical examination to ensure compliance with tax, standards and enforcement regulations.
State agency, NYS, fends off another financial fiddling storm as Kenya’s ministry for public service says $48m was stolen
About the drought that is ravaging arid and semi-arid parts of the country, the cabinet secretary assured Kenyans that the government has sufficient food stocks in national reserves and has already rolled out a major relief food distribution programme targeting 23 arid and semi-arid land counties.
Dairy farmers in Mt Kenya east stake claim to ownership of Runyenjes mil factory under current state assets privatisation policy
He was speaking on Thursday at Kigari Teachers College Grounds in Manyatta Constituency during the launch of the MKITHA Milk Farmers Union, which brings together dairy farmers from Embu, Kirinyaga and Tharaka Nithi counties.
