Isiolo County, Kenya| A groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing the economic resilience of vulnerable young women is transforming lives in Isiolo County. The SCORE 2 project—“Promoting Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Livelihoods in Isiolo County”—has provided five Village Savings and Loans Associations (VSLA) groups with seed capital of Ksh 200,000 each, enabling them to engage in income-generating […]
•Innovative Project at Kiambu National Polytechnic Showcases the Untapped Potential of Avocado Seeds Avocados are widely celebrated for their rich, creamy texture and numerous health benefits, yet their large seeds are often discarded as waste. However, students at Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) have found a groundbreaking way to transform these seemingly useless seeds into valuable […]
•Move to Establish a Victims Protection Fund The Kenyan government is taking significant steps to amend the Victims Protection Act (2014) and Public Finance Management Regulations to establish a Victims Protection Fund, aimed at strengthening support for crime victims. The move follows concerns that the existing legal framework lacks the necessary mechanisms to ensure effective […]
Isiolo County took a significant step towards advancing women’s economic empowerment and financial inclusion as First Lady Habiba Guyo hosted a delegation from the British High Commission. Led by Dr. Ed Barnett MBE, Deputy High Commissioner, the delegation engaged in discussions on the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office’s (FCDO) development initiatives in the region. The […]
Marsabit, Kenya| The government has intensified efforts to enhance security in Marsabit County, following a recent spate of violence, including the brutal murder of a boda boda (motorcycle taxi) operator. Authorities have vowed to bring perpetrators to justice while urging residents to support community policing initiatives. Enhanced Security Measures Marsabit County Commissioner James Kamau announced […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Business activities in Marsabit town were brought to a standstill early this morning as mourners took to the streets, carrying the coffin of slain Bodaboda rider Abraham Arbe. The demonstrators, mostly fellow Bodaboda operators, demanded justice for their slain colleague and condemned what they termed as a failure by security agencies to curb […]
Kiambu County, Kenya| In a landmark move aimed at improving primary healthcare services, the Kiambu County Department of Health, in collaboration with Amref Health Africa and the Ministry of Health, has launched a comprehensive Community Health Worker (CHW) Registry. This initiative seeks to streamline data management, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen community-based healthcare services, ensuring […]
The ongoing efforts by the government and local leaders to address the acute teacher shortage in Kenya’s north-eastern region are finally yielding results. A significant increase in student enrollment at Teachers’ Training Colleges (TTCs) signals a promising future for education in Garissa, Wajir, and Mandera counties, which have long struggled with staffing shortages in schools […]
Marsabit, Kenya| A bodaboda rider, Abraham Arbe, was brutally attacked and fatally stabbed by unidentified assailants in Arobota, Jerime location, on the evening of Monday, March 10. The attackers, who had posed as passengers, ambushed Arbe, stabbed him multiple times, and made away with his motorcycle before fleeing the scene. The shocking murder has sent […]
Marsabit, Kenya| Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali (Abshiro) has taken decisive action against financial misconduct by suspending three senior finance officials over alleged ethical violations. The officials, including Finance and Economic Planning Executive Adan Kanano, Chief Finance Officer Boru Dulacha, and Chief Officer for Revenue and Resource Mobilization Wolde Wesa, have been placed on mandatory three-month […]
