In the grand chessboard of Isiolo County politics, the recent theatrics by Senator Fatuma Dullo reek of desperation and strategic sabotage. With the impending visit of the Head of State and Governor Abdi Ibrahim Hassan (Guyo) riding high on a wave of unprecedented development, it is no coincidence that the senator has resorted to her […]
Nairobi, Kenya| Rwandan President Paul Kagame has strongly criticized the East African Community (EAC) for its ineffective and fragmented response to the ongoing crisis in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Speaking during an emergency EAC Summit convened by Kenyan President William Ruto, Kagame accused regional leaders of prioritizing their own national interests over collective […]
Mombasa, Kenya| Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on African leaders to prioritize self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign aid, warning that reliance on donor funding is unsustainable in the long run. Speaking at the East Africa Region Global Health Security Summit at PrideInn Paradise Hotel in Shanzu, Mombasa, Kenyatta urged African governments to […]
The Kenyan government has disbursed grants totaling Sh128 million to fish farmers across 15 counties under the Aquaculture Business Development Programme (ABDP). The initiative, co-funded by the Government of Kenya and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), aims to support smallholder farmers in aquaculture, enhancing their sustainability and profitability in fish farming. Empowering Fish […]
The Kenyan government, in partnership with key players in the dairy sector, has unveiled the MoreMilk 2 initiative, a groundbreaking program aimed at improving milk safety, quality, and access to regulated markets for small-scale informal dairy businesses. The program also seeks to empower consumers to demand safer, high-quality milk and promote gender equity by fostering […]
The Cabinet Secretary for Water and Sanitation, Erick Mugaa, has issued a clarion call to the youth, urging them to embrace technical skills by enrolling in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. Speaking at a recent event, the CS highlighted the transformative potential of technical education in addressing unemployment and fostering economic growth. […]
In response to mounting concerns within the aquaculture sector, Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy, and Maritime Affairs, Ali Hassan Joho, has constituted a 12-member taskforce to review the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This decisive action follows a High Court suspension of the regulations, initially set to take effect on January 1, […]
Elgeyo Marakwet County is witnessing a disturbing rise in Gender-Based Violence (GBV) cases, with reported incidents escalating from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024, according to data from the county’s Officer in Charge of Reproductive Health, Jonathan Tanui. This sharp increase has prompted urgent calls for swift and comprehensive measures to address the growing […]
Isiolo,Kenya| Isiolo County residents and workers of various local conservancies have taken to the streets in peaceful protests following the Isiolo Environmental Court’s ruling to shut down two community conservancies in Cherab and Chari wards. The court found that the conservancies were operating without the required legal authorization, a decision that has sparked outrage among […]
