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Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has issued a stern warning to cartels operating within the Ministry of Agriculture. Emphasising his commitment to integrity, Karanja declared that cartels in Kilimo House will soon be out of business. “The other principle I hold very dear is having the country’s and farmers’ …

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party has announced the revocation of Cleophas Malala’s appointment as interim Secretary General.   In a statement on Friday, the party said that upon consultation, the position will be taken up by vice chairperson, Hassan Omar, on an Interim basis.   The party’s National Executive …

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary nominee Andrew Karanja has cleared the air about the perceived relations with former Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi. Karanja said he has never been a personal assistant to Linturi as has been claimed. Karanja was the first to be vetted by the Committee on Appointments on day two …

The Kakamega County government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) with Practical Action and Regen Organics on collection and management of waste. Regen organics, an agricultural engineering group, is establishing an organic fertiliser plant at Matawa in Mumias West that is expected to convert waste into organic fertiliser.   The …

About 40,000 underprivileged students in Ruiru, Kiambu County, are set to benefit from Sh80 million in bursaries provided by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF). The funds provide much-needed relief to thousands of parents who are facing financial difficulties in raising school fees due to the challenging economic conditions …

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi took his socio-economic empowerment programme to the Kiaibabu area in Ikinu Ward, Githunguri Sub-County today, where he distributed farm inputs to farmers. Through the programme, he distributed certified maize seeds and fertilizer to over 4,000 local farmers, with each receiving a 2kg bag of certified maize …

The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is stepping up efforts to enhance road safety compliance amid an increase in the number of road accident deaths. NTSA Coast Regional Deputy Manager John Parteroi on Wednesday led a crackdown along the busy Mombasa-Nairobi road at Mariakani where he revealed that as …

Five new members of the Complaints Commission of the Media Council of Kenya were sworn into office Wednesday at the Supreme Court Building in Nairobi. The new Commissioners who were sworn-in by High Court Judge Caroline Kendagor were Demus Kiprono (Chairperson), Kantim Mwanik, Maseme Machuka, Polly Gathoni Waweru and Nassra …

By: KNA  There are no plans to scrap the expanded free maternal care, Linda Mama Boresha Jamii health programme but the government intends to make it more efficient under the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF). Prime Cabinet Secretary’s spouse Tessie Musalia Mudavadi assured Kenyans and mothers in particular that, under SHIF, efficiency and accountability …

Donkey owners in Kirinyaga County are increasingly worried about the escalating theft and slaughter of donkeys in the area. James Kibwana, secretary of the Donkey Owners Association for the Mt Kenya region, reported that Mwea constituency is among the worst affected, with thefts occurring primarily at night. Over the past …