Nandi Hills, Kenya – In a small kiosk nestled in Nandi Hills town, 23-year-old Nisha Jepkoech is redefining success for young entrepreneurs in Kenya. After completing Form 4, Jepkoech embarked on a chapati-making business, which now earns her a daily …
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Kenya Government and Counties Collaborate to Protect Cultural and Heritage Sites
Wote, Makueni – In an initiative to uphold national integration and peace, the Kenyan government is dedicating resources to aid counties in the preservation and showcasing of cultural and heritage sites. Ms. Ummi Bashir, Principal Secretary at the Sta…
Read moreKenyan Tea Farmers to Receive Increased Monthly Payments from KTDA
Addis Ababa, in a significant development for smallholder tea farmers in Kenya, the Kenya Tea Development Agency Limited (KTDA) has announced an increase in monthly payments for every kilogram of green leaf delivered to the agency’s factories. Michael…
Read moreInnovative Door-to-Door Healthcare Service Debuts in Lamu by Checkups Medical Hub
Lamu, Kenya – Checkups Medical Hub is revolutionizing healthcare delivery in Lamu County with the launch of its innovative door-to-door healthcare service. The facility has already registered 400 households in Lamu Island, responding to the growing ne…
Read moreMurang’a County Faces Escalating Gender-Based Violence Crisis
Addis Ababa, the alarming increase in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases in Murang’a County, Kenya, calls for immediate intervention from stakeholders and organizations. The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released a Demographic and Health S…
Read moreCoastal Kenya Struggles with Severe Flooding, Calls for Urgent Relief
Addis Ababa, the coastal counties of Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, and Tana River in Kenya are facing a critical situation due to severe flooding caused by recent heavy rains. The region, overwhelmed by floodwaters, has seen residents forced to evacuate as the…
Read moreKenya’s TVET Institutions Transform Education with Learner-Centered Approach and Dual Training Model
Addis Ababa, Kenya’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions are making significant strides in education through the implementation of a dual training model, in partnership with the German development organization GIZ. This…
Read moreKenyan State Enhances Support for MSMEs in Economic Recovery Strategy
Nairobi – In Nairobi, the Kenyan government is intensifying its efforts to support Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) as a key strategy for economic recovery. Principal Secretary of the State Department for MSMEs Development, Susan Mang’eni, …
Read moreQueen Kamati of Swapo Party Elected as Windhoek’s New Mayor
Windhoek, Namibia – Swapo party member Queen Kamati has been elected as the new Mayor of the City of Windhoek (CoW). The election took place on Friday in the capital for the office bearers of the 2023/24 term.
According to Namibian Press Agency (NAM…
Read moreTragic Road Accident Claims Five Lives on Nakuru-Kericho Highway
Mau Summit – In a tragic incident at Mau Summit along the Nakuru-Kericho highway, five individuals, including a child, perished in a road accident involving a matatu and a trailer. The accident, which occurred on Saturday morning, also left ten others…
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