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15 Aug

Varsity launch a farmers’ digital platform

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesNarok County

The Cooperative University of Kenya (CUK) has unveiled a new digital platform in Narok County aimed at enhancing farmer productivity and improving market access. The initiative was launched during a farmers’ forum in Narok town, where Professor Wycliffe Aluoch, a lecturer at CUK, introduced the program that will require farmers to form cooperatives. These cooperatives will receive training on various value chains tailored to their specific produce. Narok, Nakuru, and Baringo Counties have been selected as pilot regions for the project, which is being funded by the African Development Bank (ADB). Professor Aluoch explained that the digital platform will connect…

14 Aug

Governor Achani pledges greater youth inclusion

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesFatuma Achani, Kwale County

Kwale Governor, Fatuma Achani, has called on the youths to be actively involved in governance, by increasing their participation and exposure in decision making. Governor Achani has advised the youth to serve as positive change agents in the society, emphasizing the importance of peaceful advocacy over violent protests. Achani urged the youth to embrace peace and choose the path of constructive engagement with the County and National government, assuring them that her Administration is doing everything possible to create an atmosphere conducive for all. The coastal County Boss promised increased youth representation in her Administration, noting that she had already appointed…

14 Aug

Two herders sustain gun shot after attack in Ijara

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesijara

Tension is running high in Gababa, Abdi Gure, and Tabatak areas of Gababa location in Ijara Sub-county, following the shooting of two herders who were taking their animals to a water point along River Tana. The attackers, suspected to be from the neighboring Tana River County, fled into the nearby thickets after the incident. The two herders attempted to defend themselves with rungus and daggers but sustained serious injuries. One herder suffered a fractured leg, while the other sustained gunshot wounds to the head and back. They were initially rushed to Masalani Sub-county Hospital before being transferred to Garissa County…

12 Aug

Kenyan Sugarcane Farmers Call for Reconstitution of Pricing Committee Amid Falling Prices

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesSugar, Sugar Farming

The Chairperson of the Kenya National Federation of Sugarcane Farmers, Ezra Okoth, has called on the new Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Dr. Andrew Mwihia, to reconstitute the Sugarcane Pricing Committee. This committee, an autonomous body comprising representatives from the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), the Ministry of Agriculture, farmers, millers, and members from sugar-producing counties, plays a crucial role in determining sugarcane prices. Okoth expressed concern over the sharp decline in sugarcane prices, which have fallen from KSh 5,900 per tonne in March to KSh 5,125 in June, and further to KSh 4,950 in August. He highlighted…

30 Jul

ODM Cabinet Appointees Urged to Make Positive Impact

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesElisha Ochieng Odhiambo, Gem Constituency

Gem MP, Elisha Ochieng Odhiambo, has called on the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) appointees to the cabinet to use their positions to bring about positive changes in the lives of Kenyans. Welcoming President William Ruto’s recent appointment of ODM members into his cabinet, Odhiambo highlighted the critical nature of the dockets assigned to the nominees from the opposition party, emphasizing their potential impact on citizens if managed effectively. Speaking at Nyawara Girls Secondary School in Central Gem location, Odhiambo joined the school community for a luncheon celebrating the institution’s excellent performance in last year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examinations.…

30 Jul

Kilifi Businessman Seeks Arrest of Lands Registrar Over Land Transfer Dispute

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesKilifi businessman Franco Esposito, Kilifi County

Kilifi businessman Franco Esposito has filed an application for the arrest and detention of Senior Lands Registrar Mohamed Billow for allegedly failing to execute a 2020 court decree to facilitate a land transfer in his favor. Esposito, represented by lawyer Richard Otara, claims the registrar did not facilitate the transfer of the property from Jonathan Ngumbao Kata to Esposito, despite a court order. The decree, issued on December 21, 2020, by former Malindi Chief Magistrate William Chepseba, declared the land as Esposito's property. The court had directed the registrar to complete the transfer and issue a title deed to Esposito.…

29 Jul

Police Investigate Brutal Killing of Middle-Aged Man in Ndumberi,

Reporter0 CommentsCountiesCrime, Kiambu County

Police in Ndumberi, Kiambu County, are investigating the brutal killing of a middle-aged man, identified only as Ken, at his house in Mbururia village last evening. Ken was allegedly lynched by a group of men reportedly hired by his mother to beat him up for allegedly stealing and selling household items from her house. According to neighbors, the gang assaulted the victim with crude weapons before fleeing the scene, leaving him for dead. Police arrived later to find the lifeless body. Neighbors have called for a thorough investigation into the attack, noting that the mother is known to be mentally…

28 Jul

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya Returns to Kipsigis Girls High School, Expresses Nostalgia and Gratitude

admin0 CommentsCountiesChief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya

Chief Registrar of the Judiciary, Winfridah Mokaya, made an emotional return to her alma mater, Kipsigis Girls High School, during a thanksgiving ceremony for the outgoing principal and the commissioning of a new water project initiated by the school's alumni association. "Returning to Kipsigis Girls High School brings back so many cherished memories!" Mokaya remarked. "During my time here, I not only gained a solid education but also built lifelong friendships and learned valuable life lessons. The guidance of our dedicated teachers and the supportive environment helped shape me into who I am today." Expressing deep gratitude, Mokaya extended her…

28 Jul

Kakamega Governor Barasa Endorses Oparanya for Cabinet Role, Reaffirms ODM’s Strength

admin0 CommentsCountiesKakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Wycliffe Oparanya

Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has expressed his confidence in his predecessor, Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya, as the nominee for the position of Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs. Speaking at the Happy Mission Ministries International Church in Mayoni Ward, Matungu Sub-county, Governor Barasa emphasized that Oparanya has the capability to deliver for Kenyans in his new role. "My predecessor and Cabinet Secretary nominee for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Hon. Wycliffe Oparanya, has what it takes to deliver for Kenyans in his new role. Members of Parliament should fast-track the vetting process to allow the new CS to settle in and start delivering…

26 Jul

Giga Kitchen by Food 4 Education: Transforming School Feeding in Nairobi

admin0 CommentsCountiesJohnson Sakaja, Nairobi

The Giga Kitchen, a cornerstone of Nairobi County’s School Feeding Program "Dishi Na County," has made a significant impact by serving over 60,000 nutritious meals daily to public primary schools in the area. This initiative, spearheaded by Food 4 Education, ensures that children receive hot, nutritious meals to curb malnutrition, boost academic performance, and encourage school enrollment. The Giga Kitchen employs sustainable energy infrastructure, using eco-friendly scrap wood briquettes to power two boilers that heat water and generate steam necessary for cooking the vast number of meals. This innovative approach not only supports the environment but also helps sustain the…