Kenya fisheries institute establishes farmer training centre in Kakamega as blue economy takes root
KMFRI is seeking partnerships for technical support from China, Philippines, Canada, United States of America (USA) and Israel that have similar facilities for provision of expert technical assistance and training.
Goon city: Rogue police officer arrested over shooting of civilian during Kenya protest
The June 8 death of Albert Ojwang, 31, has been a lightning rod for public discontent, a year after more than 60 people were killed during protests initially touched off by proposed tax increases.
Kenyan parliament opposes tax authority’s push for unrestricted data access
The bill, however, aims to raise an extra 30 billion shillings ($233 million), mainly through boosting tax compliance. The provision is necessary to allow the KRA access to financial information belonging to businesses and individuals, to help its officials detect any tax evasion, the minister had said.
One protester killed in Nairobi as police chief Lagat accused of brandishing tribal card for president ear
Gangs said to be on the payroll of the government took control of the central business district of the Kenyan capital, Nairobi, looting shops, robbing and battering pedestrians as they chanted slogans in praise William Ruto’s administration. Unverified reports said the gangs from Kangemi and Kawangware slums were paid by...
Kakamega County officials call for funds to maintain the town’s history of not having street children, beggars
Programme Manager for Women in Water and Natural Resources Conservation (WWANC) Chrispinus Shamwama called for allocation of more funds to address healthcare, safety and education for children.
Environmental noise pollution: A scourge ravaging Uganda in the name of development
Farming was by the hoe. The popular mode of transport was walking but later the bicycle was introduced by the British colonialists. The popular bicycle was called Raleigh. The British had also introduced a very big, heavy motorcycle known as BSA, which was noisy before and during movement. However, the Bicycle and the motorcycle were beyond the reach of most people in my village.
State: School populations in Kenya lose up to 23,000 students and staff who die as a result of reliance on biomass fuels
Citing data from the Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI), Mr Wandayi notes that air pollution from cooking contributes to approximately 23,000 deaths annually in Kenya, many of whom are school cooks, students and teachers.
Brazil’s Lula adds voice to calls to turn Kenya-led Haiti security mission into UN peacekeeping force
Brazil led a peacekeeping mission to Haiti from 2004 to 2017, although it was marred by a deadly cholera outbreak and allegations of human rights abuses that have left many Haitians wary of an official force.
Murang’a family in central Kenya fulfils colonial paramount chief’s wish, transfers land to Catholic Church
Historical accounts suggest he provided land and protection to the early Catholic missionaries, even requesting that they provide his many children with education, something that was not widely available at the time.
Kenya’s finance minister sets aside Ksh47.6 billion for agriculture in Ksh4.29 trillion budget
In order to promote livestock production, the cabinet secretary further proposed, Ksh2.3 billion for de-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies programme, Ksh1.6 billion for Kenya livestock commercialization programme and Ksh280 million for the livestock value chain support project.
