British firm, Shanta Gold, to construct 1,280 houses in Siaya for people to be evicted from large-scale commercial mining sites
Speaking at Gem Wagai Sub-County headquarters after leading the county security team and other stakeholders on a tour of the settlement sites, Siaya County Commissioner Nobert Komora said the houses under construction are meant for the vulnerable in the community.
Kenya launches Women Count Phase III for critical gender data for national policy making
Since 2016, the Women Count programme has helped transform gender data systems, closing critical data gaps, strengthening institutional capacity and embedding gender statistics in decision-making.
Kenyan minister warns coffee firms government will only pay farmers’ debts after verification
Speaking to hundreds of coffee farmers at Kairuri Grounds in Manyatta Constituency during a tour of Embu County this week, the cabinet secretary said any fictitious loans will not be covered and may even lead to prosecution.
Bare knuckles: Woman MP accuses Kakamega governor of surrendering his mandate to wife
Muhanda has declared interest to in dethroning Barasa in slugfest that has attracted Prof Sylvester Anami of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and sitting Kakamega Senator Bonni Khalwale.
Luo Council of Elders blast state for harassing Tuju, rally locals to welcome presidents Ruto and Museveni in Kisumu
The elders now want Luo politicians to unite under ODM, which they described as the enduring political vehicle built by Raila, and to support its current leadership under Oburu Oginga.
Turkana deputy governor calls for local skills development in readiness for nascent oil industry
Turkana Deputy Governor John Erus has appealed for urgent investment in skills development to prepare local youth for employment opportunities expected from renewed oil and gas exploration in South Lokichar basin. Speaking when he hosted a delegation from Swisscontact, Dr Erus said the county must begin addressing workforce requirements of...
Ministry of health data shows 3.1 million Kenyans suffer from chronic kidney disease
Approximately 3.1 million Kenyans are living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), a growing public health concern largely driven by the rising prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension and diabetes, the Ministry of Health says. Speaking during the national World Kidney Day commemoration at Kenyatta National Hospital, Health Cabinet...
Kenya pushes for full implementation of African free trade area to eliminate cross-border barriers to livestock trade
Dr Solomon Munyua, a livestock trade expert noted that Africa imports livestock products worth about $10.2 billion annually, while exports account for only $3.4 billion, creating a trade deficit of roughly $6.8 billion.
Kenya marks 10 years of Upper Tana Water Fund with call increased outlay in nature-based water solutions
As Kenya celebrates a decade of the Upper Tana initiative, the government is aiming to expand similar programmes nationwide, including in Eldoret-Iten, Upper Tana, Nandi/Yala and the Coast region under Jumuiya ya Pwani.
Kenya’s quest for clean sports gets WADA nod as East African nation is removed from ‘bad boys’ watch-list after anti-doping compliance
Speaking during the closing of the ADAK Anti-Doping Workshop for Sports Journalists Association of Kenya (SJAK) on February 28 in Mombasa, ADAK Board of Directors Chair Aphaxard Muthuri Kiugu said the removal of Kenya from the compliance watch-list marks the successful conclusion of the corrective process.