Kenya, FAO unveil $49.5 million climate resilient agriculture project in Lake Victoria Basin Region
With a target of supporting 140,000 farmers including 80,000 cooperative members and 63,000 farmers’ groups, the initiative, aims to build climate resilience and drive the agricultural sector towards a low-carbon, sustainable future.
How Museveni’s white elephants ushered in economic hell Ugandans live in today since 1986
In Uganda, several banks have faced closure or significant issues, including Teefe Bank, International Credit Bank, Greenland Bank, the Co-operative Bank, National Bank of Commerce, Global Trust Bank and Crane Bank. It is significant to note that Uganda Commercial Bank was sold off under mysterious circumstances and there was a lot of financial bleeding before, during and after the sale
191 TB cases traced to Migori goldmines ministry health says are dispersal points of the disease
Victor Otieno, a representative from the Miner’s Association in Migori, lamented that lack of protective mining gear was the major reason for the rising cases of TB and other lung condition diseases in the mining sector.
Kenya’s chief minister wants parliament to expedite Public Participation Bill 2024 to make it national lifestyle
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi said public participation costs for individual legislation range between Ksh10 million and Ksh100 million, diverting funds from critical sectors such as healthcare, which is already grappling with shortages of drugs and personnel.
Vihiga and Siaya residents question consent foreign gold mining company, want it revoked
Through lawyer Willis Otieno the residents said fresh negotiations will have to take place before any activity could take place the area. Otieno said he has already written to the relevant government agencies as well as the foreign investor over the same
Minister takes swipe at Kenyan parents for bringing up morally rotten children
Speaking in Kwale County, the cabinet secretary blamed parents for the moral decadence in the country, and pointed out that the importance of moral responsibility and guidance as a means to foster positive change.
Kenya and Uganda agree to protect Mt Elgon biosphere that straddles East African neighbours
Uganda’s Katusiime who pledged commitment of her government to the deal, warned that climate change is a reality, which requires a joint action by nations in an effort to mitigate the effects.
Universal health: Kenya trains 17,000 public health ‘champions’ to be backed by 25,600 youth with paramilitary training
To modernise human capital systems, Dr Mwaura emphasised that the government is committed to redesigning recruitment, retention, training and development policies and aligning them with merit-based principles.
Cabinet secretary for ICT unveils Kenya’s AI Strategy to drive the East African nation’s digital revolution
Germany commended Kenya’s AI leadership, with Deputy Ambassador Alexander Fierley reaffirming Germany’s support, emphasising that AI’s impact depends on responsible data ownership and consumer protection.
Kenya unveils strategic plan to strengthen the power of mercy process, clemency and justice
Further, Koskei revealed that the new five-year strategic plan will enhance efficiency, transparency and accessibility in the clemency process.
