The National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) is working to complete the Gathanji Irrigation Project that is earmarked to benefit 2000 households drawn from semi-arid parts of Nakuru County. The over Sh200 million project expected to cover Naishi game, Kengoye, and Mugumo areas of Njoro Sub-County, which is at 70 per cent completion, will […]
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Nancy Chiuri steadies herself, her youngest son perched playfully on her shoulders as she lowers into a deep squat. His laughter bubbles over as she counts her reps. For Chiuri, fitness isn’t confined to a gym; it’s woven into everyday life. She believes in working with what’s at hand — whether that’s a park […]
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High Court Judge Chacha Mwita Friday, December 20, said the government made a mistake in introducing new education funding model saying despite it lacking public participation, it is discriminatory as Kenyan students are entitled to education. The court added that it is government’s responsibility to fund public universities, and that by passing the responsibility to […]
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Biomass boiler project commissioned by Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH), Nairobi, in September 2023 has won the National Energy Globe Award thanks to the Energy Globe Foundation Austria. AKUH, which is part of an international health system belonging to the Aga Khan University Hospital, has transitioned to use briquettes and other biomass waste in its […]
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President William Ruto has nominated Mutahi Kagwe, Lee Kinyanjui, and former Kiambu governor William Kabogo, to the Cabinet in a reshuffle that has seen former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary (CS) Dr Andrew Karanja and his ICT counterpart, Dr Margaret Nyambura, dropped. The two dropped CSs have been nominated to the role of ambassadors, with Ms Ndung’u being […]
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As we approach a new year, exploring new investment options becomes an exciting consideration for many. Real estate stands out as a reliable and rewarding investment, offering opportunities for long-term growth and financial stability. In Kenya, the sector has seen remarkable growth driven by urbanization, population expansion, and an increasing demand for housing and commercial […]
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Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) has confirmed power supply has been fully restored to all affected areas following a nationwide outage that occurred shortly after midnight. The power blackout caused disruption in most parts of the country, except in the Western and North Rift regions. In a statement released Wednesday, December 18, KPLC said […]
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The concept of merry-go-round, which is about groups whose members make regular financial contributions and alternately receive the entire sum, is a massive success story in Kenya. The only challenge, though, is that the informal nature in which they operate make it difficult for policy makers to evaluate exactly how valuable they are. They are, […]
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Ride-hailing platform, Bolt, has issued a strong reminder to riders and drivers to refrain from engaging in offline trips. This caution is part of the firm’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the safety of passengers and drivers on its platform. Rides arranged outside the Bolt app pose significant safety risks for both drivers and riders, as […]
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The nationwide livestock vaccination programme against diseases planned for January next year will go on as planned despite propaganda and fake news peddled by some leaders, President William Ruto has said. Speaking during the annual Kimalel Goat Auction in Baringo County on Tuesday, December 17, President Ruto said the livestock vaccination programme is all of […]
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