Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo, through the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), has disbursed Sh6 million to support local women and youth groups under the Wezesha Mama initiative.   The event took place at Emukhuyu Primary School in Nambale. A total of sixteen groups received grants of Sh100,000 each, …

Meta has announced that WhatsApp has removed over 6.8 million accounts in the first half of this year due to their involvement in global scam operations. Many of these accounts were connected to organized crime rings in Southeast Asia, which reportedly relied on forced labor to run their fraudulent schemes. …

Kenya has been recognized as a frontrunner in climate-smart agriculture across Africa, according to the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) in its 2024 Annual Report. The report credits Kenya’s success to its inclusive approach, involving multiple stakeholders in transforming dryland farming and enhancing food security for smallholder …

Nyali MP Mohammed Ali has stated that he will continue speaking out, despite facing criticism and attempts to silence him for his stance against the government. The UDA MP has recently been vocal in his condemnation of the Kenya Kwanza administration, particularly accusing it of being involved in extrajudicial killings …

The government is set to release over Sh1.5 billion this week to finalize the construction of stalled hospitals in Uasin Gishu County. The funding will go towards completing the Ziwa and Burnt Forest Level 5 hospitals, which were started during the tenure of former governor Jackson Mandago, now a senator. …

The Galana Kulalu food security project is set to expand significantly, adding 1,500 acres for irrigation, bringing the total area under cultivation to 2,560 acres. This comes in addition to the current 1,060 acres already dedicated to seed maize production. Water, Sanitation, and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eric Mugaa confirmed that …

Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has assured residents that he will help identify a capable successor to lead the county once his term concludes. Malombe has been considering whether to run for re-election in 2027, though the constitution limits a governor’s tenure to two consecutive five-year terms. “While it’s still uncertain, …

James Mukhongo Barasa, the Member of County Assembly for Chwele Kabuchai ward, has passed away. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula praised Mukhongo’s determination and courage in his battle against cancer. In his tribute, Wetang’ula described Mukhongo not just as a leader, but also as a brother, a son of the …

The government has officially introduced biometric registration under the Social Health Authority (SHA) to improve the accuracy of patient identification and streamline healthcare access across the country. During the launch at Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral, and Research Hospital, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale announced that biometric registration is now fully …

Tensions are running high at Eldoret National Polytechnic following the fatal stabbing of a male student by unknown assailants on Sunday night, sparking outrage among students and leading to a heavy police presence. The 19-year-old student was attacked around 8 p.m. while walking from the college to his rented residence …