Child labour hits 1.3m in Kenya as ILO estimates world statistics to be 92m, up from 72m in two decades
The ACCEL Africa project is designed to accelerate the eradication of child labour by focusing on targeted, system-strengthening interventions within key supply chains such as tea and coffee. The project employs a holistic “systems approach” that reinforces existing frameworks to address the root causes of child labour rather than relying solely on traditional, project-based approaches.
Questions raised over Kenya’s agriculture minister’s plan to import 5.5 million bags of yellow maize for livestock
CS Kagwe said that the government would release regular maize from the National Strategic Food Reserve to millers producing maize flour for human consumption. This intervention aims to cushion the wananchi from the impact of soaring unga prices.
Bringing village into town: Kenya’s First Lady capitalises on craving for rustic life to promote ‘kitchen garden’ in urban areas
Principal Secretary for State Department for Agriculture, Kipronoh Ronoh, speaking during the national ‘Mama Kitchen Garden Initiative meeting in Nairobi, said by empowering women to establish small-scale kitchen gardens, we ensure that families have access to fresh, nutritious food and create income-generating opportunities.
Sam Mangwana: Spiky-voiced Zimbabwean who re-tuned Franco’s and Congolese rumba music calls time on illustrious career
The fact that Simaro Massiya regarded Sam Mangwana as the greatest, despite working with other vocalists like Josky Kiambukuta, Vicky Longomba, Youlou Mabiala, Djo Mpoyi, Malage De Lugendo and Carlito Lassa, among many others, sheds light on Mangwana’s immense talent.
Comesa leather value chain strategy that aims grow regional industrialisation launched in Kenya
Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI) Executive Director Nicholas Mudungwe reinforced the need for commitment and collaboration in implementing the strategy, likening the process to marriage, where teamwork and adaptability are essential.
Mushroom: ‘Meat’ that grows in sacks becomes key plank in conservation of Uplands Forest, west of Nairobi
Mushroom farming requires precision. A sachet of spores – costing between Ksh20,000 and Ksh25,000 – can inoculate 700-800 sacks filled with hay. After 22 days in a controlled environment, where conditions are shielded from wind, direct sunlight, and strong odours that could affect growth, the mushrooms begin to sprout.
Ranked among Africa’s leading milk producers, Kenya now guns to raise production to 10 billion litres per annum
The Dairy Industry Bill, 2024, currently before parliament will regulate and promote the dairy industry in order to reduce milk loss, improve safety and quality of dairy products, if passed.
Kenya focuses on investments in manufacturing as anchor of industrialisation, says minister
Mukhwana said the construction of the multi-billion Nakuru County Aggregation and Industrial Park (CAIP) at Ngongongeri Farm in Njoro Sub-County aimed at transforming the Central Rift region into a major commercial hub, had finally kicked off and was expected to host a variety of industries, including ICT hubs, energy-sector companies, engineering and construction firms and chemical industries.
African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation approves listing of human medicines on the continent
The African Medicines Regulatory Harmonisation (AMRH) initiative is a continental programme under the African Union development agency-NEPAD, established to strengthen regulatory systems for medicinal products across Africa. It works to improve access to safe, effective and quality-assured medicines by supporting the alignment of national and regional regulatory frameworks, capacity building, and the establishment of robust oversight mechanisms.
Governor concerned about high pregnancy rate among teenaged girls ‘eating too much forbidden fruit’ in Homa Bay County
Governor Wanga noted that the latest Kenya Health and Demographic Survey (KHDS) shows that the prevalence of teen pregnancies in Homa Bay stands at 33 per cent.
