Murang’a, Kenya – The 10 tea factories in Murang’a County are now poised to sign management agreements with the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), marking a significant step in the tea industry’s reform process. This development follows the successf…
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Education Sector Reform Sought Through Data-Driven Conferences
Homa Bay – In an effort to reform the country’s education sector, a collaboration of policy makers, researchers, Civil Society Organizations, and academia convened at the fifth conference on Education Evidence for Action (EE4A) at Tom Mboya University…
Read moreEACC Recovers Kisumu Public Property Worth Sh410 Million from Developer
Kisumu – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully reclaimed public property valued at Sh410 million from a private developer in Kisumu. This recovery includes prime land and a storey building known as Sunshine Villas in the Du…
Read moreFinance Committee Urges Treasury to Fund Naivasha Data Recovery Center Completion
Naivasha – The Parliamentary Committee on Finance is calling for urgent funding from the National Treasury to finalize and activate the Data Recovery Center (DRC) in Naivasha, a project crucial for safeguarding government digital data. The center, whi…
Read moreSenate Committee Investigates Loss of 300 Million by Bungoma Teachers to Metropolitan National Sacco
Bungoma, Kenya – The Senate Committee on Trade and Tourism has launched an investigation into the loss of Sh300 million by teachers to Metropolitan National Sacco. The investigation, led by Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah, began with a meeting in Bungoma …
Read moreKenya to Lead Climate-Resilient Agriculture Initiative in the Commonwealth
Dubai – Kenya has committed to leading the Commonwealth Living Lands Action Group, focusing on climate-resilient agriculture for food security across the 56 Commonwealth member countries. This announcement was made during a Commonwealth event on Decem…
Read moreKirinyaga County Assembly Approves Bill to Boost Health Facilities
Kirinyaga – The Kirinyaga County Assembly has passed the Kirinyaga County Health Facilities Improvement Fund Bill 2023, aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency of local health facilities. This bill is set to establish a dedicated fund to support…
Read moreLand Registration Awareness Campaign Underway in County Communities
County – A collaborative team from the Lands Department of the National and County Governments, the National Land Commission (NLC), and the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has launched a community sensitization campaign on land registration. T…
Read moreGarissa Businesses Advised to Stockpile Food and Fuel Ahead of Potential Rains
Garissa, Kenya – Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has called on business owners in Garissa and Tana River Counties to stock up on fuel and food supplies in anticipation of further rainfall, which could lead to road closures in the region…
Read moreMachakos County Announces Sh45 Million Revolving Fund for People with Disabilities and Women
Machakos, Kenya – The Machakos County Government has initiated a Sh45 million revolving fund specifically designed for People with Disabilities (PWDs) and women, as announced by John Kilonzo, the County Executive Committee Member for Gender, Youth, Sp…
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