The Somali Community led by the Coast Region Somali Community Chairman have called for a peaceful demonstration and equal protection by the government against property destruction. This follows the recent demonstrations in Mombasa where the Cafe Point Hotel was vandalized by rogue demonstrators as several vehicles were set ablaze. Addressing the press in Voi town […]
The National Government through the Ministry of Labour and Social Development has unveiled 300,000 job opportunities abroad through the National Employment Authority Portal. Speaking during a tree planting exercise at Taita Taveta University on Saturday where over 5,000 tree seedlings were planted, the Principal Secretary (PS) for Labour and Skills Development at the Ministry of […]
Leaders from counties with vast landmasses but sparse population decry the current revenue sharing formula that is largely pegged on population, popularly known as one-man, one-vote, one-shilling formula. Since the onset of devolution in 2013, approximately Sh. 3.62 trillion has been sent to the 47 counties with the lion’s share of about Sh.135 billion having […]
The aroma of freshly brewed coffee mingled with the buzz of excitement as Java House, Kenya’s beloved coffeehouse chain, opened its latest branch in Voi on Wednesday. The new outlet, strategically located at Caltex in Voi town, marks the seventh Java House Express branch in the coastal region, showcasing the company’s ambitious expansion beyond Nairobi. […]
It was a joyful moment for the vulnerable families in Voi, Taita Taveta County after receiving significant donations as a new year gift from Governor Andrew Mwadime on Sunday morning. A team from the governor’s office delivered a consignment of assorted foodstuff and other basic items to enable the vulnerable families to celebrate the New […]
The rate of youth unemployment in Kenya has, for years, been on the rise following the huge number of youths graduating from various colleges and universities as compared to the few job opportunities available. According to the Federation of Kenya Employers (FKE), unemployment in Kenya is at 12.7 percent, with youth of ages between 15 […]
Taita Taveta County Commissioner, Josephine Onunga has called upon the flood victims in Taita Taveta County to maintain discipline and ensure children protection in the flood rescue centers. This comes after a total of 420 families were displaced with floods in Voi on Monday. The Voi families which are in Voi primary, Msambweni and Ikanga […]
As part of activities at the ongoing United Nations Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP 28, the Corporate Accountability and Public Participation (CAPPA) released a documentary on the impact of climate change on frontline communities. Titled “Climate Change: Africa’s Cooked and Sinking Communities,” the documentary highlights the threatening impacts of climate change in Taita Taveta […]
