Sh1.2 billion for Construction of JSS classrooms in Western Region
The National government is expected to spend over Sh1.2 billion towards the construction of 1243 classrooms of Junior Secondary Schools (JSS) in the four counties of the Western region.
The Regional Director of Education (RDE) Jared Obiero says the …
Embu County Partners with Posta Kenya in Bursary Cheques Disbursement
Embu County Education Department has entered into a collaboration with Postal Corporation of Kenya to aid in the delivery of bursary cheques to learning institutions countrywide.
CEC Education Daniel Ngeranwa said they want to leverage on the prowes…
All Set for Dola Super Cup Coastal Region Tournament
The Dola Super Cup Coastal Regional Tournament enters the home stretch with four exhilarating matches beginning today (Wednesday) in Mombasa County to set the stage for the competition.
The matches will be played at the Mombasa Sports Club on ground…
Acceleration of clean water for Nakuru residents
In a significant development for Nakuru County, over 9,000 residents of Lare and Soin Wards in Njoro and Rongai Sub-Counties are set to gain access to clean and safe drinking water as the county government intensifies efforts to address long standing…
Security beefed for FESTAC Africa festival in Kisumu
Over 7,000 participants from 50 countries in Africa and around the world have confirmed attendance of this year’s FESTAC Africa festival, which kicks off in Kisumu this weekend.
Hotels in the Lake side city are fully booked, even as organizers of th…
Sensitisation model effective in the fight against alcohol and substance abuse
The Inter-agency team tasked to deal with alcohol and drug abuse in West Pokot County has been asked to embrace extensive sensitisation models in a move to help stamp out the vice.
During the West Pokot County Inter-agency team meeting on Alcohol an…
Kirinyaga, national government in partnership to decongest prisons
The Kirinyaga County Government will work with the National Government through the Department of Correctional Services to help in decongesting prisons facilities in the area.
This was highlighted during a visit by the Correctional Services PS Dr. Sa…
Govt to Promote Dialogue within the Labour Sector to Avert Strikes and Create More Employment Opportunities
The Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Labour and Social Protection Dr. Alfred Mutua Dr. Alfred Mutua has held talks with the leadership of the labour movement led by Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General (SG) Francis Atwoli with an a…
Arrowroot farmers count losses as industrial waste turns farms into swamp in Nguthuru, Kandara
Vast areas along the banks of River Makindi in Kandara, Murang’a county that were once filled with the plush green cover of arrowroots are now lying bare without any vegetation with a strong foul smell now filling the air due to the rotting vegetatio…
International coffee buyers commit to deepen trade with Kenya
International buyers have reiterated their commitment to continue buying Kenya coffee, maintaining the local cherry are still highly regarded globally in terms of quality.
Although local farmers are grappling with low volumes, the traders stated tha…