CS Aden Duale, Governors Forge United Front to Strengthen Kenya’s Health Sector

In a major step toward advancing Kenya’s health agenda, Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held high-level consultations with the Council of Governors (CoG) Health Committee to deliberate on key priorities shaping the future of healthcare in the country. The strategic meeting, held in Nairobi, was chaired by Wajir Governor and CoG Health Committee Chair Ahmed […]

Outcry in Isiolo as Cattle Rustlers Wound Local Elder, Rekindling Fears Over Spiraling Insecurity

Isiolo, Kenya| The wave of insecurity sweeping across Isiolo County has once again come into sharp focus following a harrowing attack in the volatile Biliqo Marara area, where a 41-year-old local elder, Abdimajid Ali Hussein, was shot and critically injured by armed cattle rustlers. The incident has reignited public outrage and amplified calls for urgent […]

Iranian Embassy and NGEC Forge Partnership to Advance Education and Women Empowerment in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya| In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and development ties between Kenya and Iran, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, through its Cultural Counsellor Dr. Ali Pourmarjan, convened a high-level breakfast meeting with key stakeholders to deliberate on collaborative strategies for enhancing education and promoting women empowerment in Kenya. The strategic […]

Kenya Eyes Cheaper LPG Through Common User Facilities and Public-Private Partnerships

In a bid to bring down the cost of cooking gas and enhance energy accessibility, the Kenyan government is intensifying efforts to operationalize a network of common user Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) facilities. The initiative forms part of a wider national LPG Growth Strategy aimed at transforming Kenya’s energy landscape and ensuring clean, affordable fuel […]

Nakuru RFC Receives Major Boost Ahead of Great Rift 10s Tournament

The Nakuru Rugby Football Club (NRFC) has secured a timely and substantial financial boost ahead of the much-anticipated Great Rift Nakuru 10s tournament, slated for April 19–20, 2025, at the historic Nakuru Athletics Club grounds. The financial injection is expected to significantly enhance the club’s preparations while elevating the prestige and smooth organization of one […]

National Assembly Allocates Funds to Fast-Track Completion of Stadiums Ahead of CHAN and AFCON Tournaments

The National Assembly has approved sufficient funding for the completion of stadiums across the country, signaling a renewed commitment to enhancing Kenya’s sports infrastructure ahead of two major continental tournaments— the African Nations Championship (CHAN) in August 2025 and the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in 2027. Speaking during an inspection tour of Bukhungu Stadium […]

KUPPET Demands Teachers Take Charge of Curriculum Activities Amid ‘Echoes of War’ Drama Controversy

Busia, Kenya| The Kenya Union of Post Primary Education Teachers (KUPPET) has called for the establishment of clear guidelines to ensure that only registered teachers oversee and manage curriculum and co-curricular activities in schools. This comes in the wake of a national debate sparked by the controversial play Echoes of War, authored by former UDA […]

Governor Achani Champions Year-Round Irrigation Farming to Transform Agriculture in Kwale

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani has unveiled an ambitious and transformative irrigation-driven agricultural strategy aimed at ensuring year-round food production, enhancing rural livelihoods, and fortifying the county’s resilience against climate change. Speaking during a tour of various agricultural sites across the county, Governor Achani underscored the critical importance of sustainable and climate-resilient farming practices. The coastal […]

KEWOPA Decries Poor Conditions at Magena Dispensary Following Tragic Maternal Death

The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has called on the Kisii County Government and the Ministry of Health to urgently intervene and upgrade the Magena Dispensary in Kenyenya Sub-county. This comes in the wake of a tragic maternal death that sparked national outrage and renewed concerns over the state of rural healthcare facilities. Led by […]

Absa Bank, Hello Tractor, and John Deere Drive Sh500 Million Mechanization Boost for Kenyan Agriculture

In a landmark move set to transform Kenya’s agricultural landscape, Absa Bank Kenya, in collaboration with agri-tech firm Hello Tractor and global machinery manufacturer John Deere, has expanded a Sh500 million financing initiative aimed at enhancing access to mechanised farming for smallholder farmers across the country. The initiative, launched during the unveiling of Hello Tractor’s […]