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15 Aug

President William Ruto asks Kenyans to shun violence

Reporter0 CommentsNewsEldoret, Uasin Gishu County, William Ruto

President William Ruto has called on Kenyans to shun violence and instead embrace peaceful approaches to issues of concern. The President asked Kenyans to maintain peace, arguing that violence has resulted in the loss of life and destruction of property. Addressing wananchi in Eldoret City after conferring city status to the metropolis on Thursday, President Ruto noted that violence undermines the country’s economic prosperity. "Violence undermines investment. I call upon Kenyans to keep peace so that business can flourish," he said. He said the culture of violence and destruction should be discouraged at all costs. Emphasising that Kenya is a…

15 Aug

Multi-Agency Team Raids Al-Shabaab Camp in Garissa County, Two Militants Killed

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAlshabaab, Garissa, Garissa County

A multi-agency security team conducted a successful raid on a makeshift Al-Shabaab camp in the DigDiga area within Fafi Sub-County, Garissa County, on August 14, 2024. The operation was launched following complaints from local residents about frequent harassment by the militants, who were reportedly planning an attack targeting security officers across the sub-county. The security forces trailed the militants deep into the DigDiga Forest, where they ambushed the group as they were preparing game meat. In the ensuing confrontation, two militants were killed, while several others fled with serious injuries. During the operation, the security team made significant recoveries, including…

15 Aug

Kenyans challenged to acquire local domains as government reduces digital divide

Reporter0 CommentsNewsMercy Wanjau

The Secretary to the Cabinet, Mercy Wanjau, has emphasized Kenya's significant strides in digital transformation while outlining the government's ambitious agenda to bridge the digital divide and foster partnerships that will propel the country into a leading digital economy. During her address, Mrs. Wanjau acknowledged the Kenya Network Information Centre (KeNIC) and its partners for organizing the event, underscoring the importance of collaboration in the ICT sector. The summit's theme, “Bridging the Digital Divide and Unleashing the Power of Partnerships,” resonated deeply with her, as she reflected on her career in ICT and her current role, where she has witnessed…

14 Aug

CS Miano pledges to revamp Tourism Policy to grow the sector

Reporter0 CommentsNewsAlfred Mutua, Rebecca Miano

Newly appointed Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary (CS), Rebecca Miano, has pledged to fast-track strategies aimed at unlocking the immense potential of Kenya’s tourism sector. Speaking today during the official handover ceremony at the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife Headquarters in Nairobi, incoming CS Miano, promised to lead consultations in revamping the National Tourism Policy, to serve emerging trends given the ever-changing tastes of tourists, citing that the sector holds significant promise in boosting the country’s economic growth. "I am taking over the helm of this critical sector at a time when the focus is firmly on economic transformation and…

14 Aug

Kenya: Cabinet Secretary for Health Urges Unified Effort Towards Universal Health Coverage

Reporter0 CommentsNewsDr. Debora Mlongo Barasa Mlongo, Health

Cabinet Secretary for Health, Dr. Debora Mlongo Barasa Mlongo, called on the Ministry’s staff to work together in harmony and synergy to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). Emphasizing a consultative approach and stakeholder engagement, Dr. Mlongo stressed the importance of collaboration at all levels of the health sector. The CS encouraged the staff to actively communicate the government’s UHC agenda to the public, emphasizing the need to gather and relay feedback to guide the Ministry’s initiatives. “Let us all strive to deliver Universal Health Coverage,” Dr. Mlongo stated, underscoring the collective responsibility in ensuring affordable, accessible and quality healthcare for…

14 Aug

MPs approve Beatrice Askul Moe for appointment as EAC Cabinet Secretary and Dorcas Oduor as Attorney General respectively

Reporter0 CommentsNewsBeatrice Askul Moe, Dorcas Oduor

The National Assembly has approved Ms. Beatrice Askul Moe for appointment as Cabinet Secretary for East African Community Affairs and Regional Development, and Ms. Dorcas Agik Odhong Oduor as Attorney General of the Republic of Kenya. This follows the House's adoption and approval of a special motion tabled by the Committee on Appointments, chaired by Speaker Moses Wetang'ula. While moving the motion on Wednesday afternoon in the House, the Leader of the Minority Party, Hon. Junet Mohamed, stated that the President's nomination of the two women to cabinet positions is a testament to the fact that women are key and…

14 Aug

President Ruto asks leaders to support broad-based government

Reporter0 CommentsNewsKisii County, Nyamira County, William Ruto

President William Ruto has asked leaders from various political affiliations to support ongoing efforts to unite Kenyans for the sake of the unity and transformation. The President appealed to leaders who do not support the broad-based government to do so in the spirit of patriotism. He said the unity and transformation of the country are more important than the selfish, personal and political interests of leaders. “I want to tell fellow leaders that this is not the time for us to be disunited, to think about selfish interests or our political formations. This is the time to think about Kenya,”…

14 Aug

Kenya’s Blue Economy: Youth Encouraged to Explore Opportunities in Ornamental Fish Trade

Reporter0 CommentsNewsFishing

Principal Secretary for Investment Promotion, Abubakar Hassan, has urged young people and fishermen to tap into the growing job opportunities within Kenya's blue economy, particularly in the fishing and sale of ornamental fish. During a visit to Kenya Tropical Sea Life EPZ Limited, Hassan highlighted the significant profit potential in this niche market, noting that ornamental fish sales could yield 20% more profit than traditional fish sold for consumption. "We are seeing a lot of opportunity here, and we are telling our fishermen that when they go out fishing, they should not only focus on fish that can be eaten…

12 Aug

Ethiopia: Almost 1.5 million livestock vaccinated to support livelihoods of pastoralists affected by legacy of armed conflict

Reporter0 CommentsNewsEthiopia, Livestock

In Ethiopia, pastoralism is widely practiced in the Somali and Afar Regional States, and to a lesser extent in Oromia and other regions of the country. Pastoral lowlands are characterized by extensive rangelands governed by customary laws to ensure sustainability and equitable use of the resources among different communities residing in the area. The pastoral communities in these areas earn more than half of their income from livestock and livestock products. They are nomadic moving from place to place in search of pastures for their livestock, avoiding the risk of starvation by responding to variable climatic conditions, and ensure healthy…

11 Aug

Laikipia youth urged to access Fund to boost their businesses

KNA0 CommentsNewsKENYA KWANZA GOVERNMENT, Kenya news agency, Laikipia

Youth in Laikipia county have been urged to make use of over Sh30 million available from the Enterprise fund to boost their businesses. Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu speaking in Nanyuki during the launch of an education scholarship for needy students, said the county had several kitties to support young people to prosper in businesses and in education. “Youth don’t stay home and lament that there are no bursaries for your education or for businesses. Come out and we will support you,” urged the governor. He revealed that the county had Laikipia Enterprise fund, Innovative and Laikipia Cooperative revolving fund which…