PUBLIC HEALTH CRACKDOWN

Following a crackdown on establishments violating health and safety standards by public health officials in Marakwet West, a large number of hoteliers running various eateries in Kapsowar were detained. The operations, which caught many hotel owners and employees off guard, were successful in catching people lacking required clothing and health certifications. Marakwet West County Administrator…

YOUTHS IN TRANS NZOIA CALL FOR PEACE

Youths from Trans Nzoia county who work under the governments kazi mtaani initiative have decided to preach and call all residents especially their fellow youths to remain peaceful during this election period. Speaking with Imani media Kenya in Kitale town, the youths said they decided to use that opportunity to preach peace across the county.…

CREATION OF A ROBUST LEADING SEED SYSTEM

The creation of a thriving and competitive seed system will be prioritized by the Ministry of Agriculture through the State Department for Crop Development and Agricultural Research. The government’s action will support the growth of the agriculture industry and the achievement of the nation’s output goals. In a speech read on his behalf by the…

PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE BATTLE

This part of the debate having been given much attention Azimio’s Martha karua and Kenya kwanzas Rigathi Gachagua met to reach out to their supporters and the undecided voters in different parts of the country Martha Karua was out to explain why the voters should go for her captain Raila Odinga while rigathi Gachagua did…

WINNERS OF TOP AGRI AWARD TO BE KNOWN IN SEPTEMBER

In 2021, Heifer International created the agriculture for youth and technology Africa challenge (AYuTe). AYute Africa challenge is an initiative that awards cash grants annually to the most promising young agritech innovators across Africa. Small medium enterprises in agriculture have been applying for the grant since July. The process of vetting the applicants is ongoing…

IMPROVING HEALTHCARE SERVICES

The Electronic Community Health Information System (eCHIS) has been implemented by the County Government of Nakuru with the goal of improving the provision of primary healthcare services to households. The system, according to Governor Lee Kinyanjui, was taken from the National Community Health Strategy 2020–2025’s attempts to digitize community health, and it was funded by…

JSC SUBMITS SEVEN CANDIDATES FOR APPOINTMENT

Seven judges’ names have been forwarded by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to President Uhuru Kenyatta for consideration for the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal. After interviewing candidates for the seats, the JSC recommended the names of Justices Kimaru Luka Kiprotich, Gachoka Paul Mwaniki, Lady Justice Lydia Achode, Ochieng’ Fredrick Andago, Justice…

BACK TO SCHOOL

Ministry of Education has reduced capitation each school receives due to a shorter academic term. In anticipation of Tuesday’s resumption of school, Education Cabinet Secretary Professor George Magoha stated that the Ministry has lowered the allowances each school receives. Magoha mentioned that the government had made sure that every elementary and secondary school received its…

ELECTION PREPAREDNESS

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the broadcasting of election results will be signed this week by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the media community. The IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said the memorandum of understanding stipulates the guidelines that journalists should adhere to while transmitting results from the polling stations and the…