President William Ruto has commended the Kenya Wildlife Service for embracing the digitization of services and increasing its revenues substantially. The President said the institution is now able to cover up to 87 percent of its budget. Ruto noted that this has enhanced service delivery, including enabling KWS to acquire 98 vehicles that will help […]
The government has launched an aerial application of bird repellents to control the quelea bird menace devastating wheat and barley farms. This innovative solution seeks to protect crops, safeguard farmers’ livelihoods, and enhance food security amid significant losses caused by the infestation. Speaking at the launch, in Mau Narok, Narok County, Dr Paul Ronoh, Principal […]
The Wildlife Research & Training Institute Kenya WRTI) has successfully completed the Laikipia-Isiolo-Samburu-Marsabit-Meru landscape wildlife census, covering a total of 60,928 Square Kilometers, marking 90 per cent coverage of the area. The remaining portion will be covered today. The 12-day exercise employed advanced total aerial survey techniques to gather comprehensive on wildlife population, distribution within […]
The Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA) has signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kenya’s six Regional Economic Blocs to enhance collaboration between the public and private sectors. The agreement, unveiled at the 6th Jumuiya Agribusiness and Blue Economy Investment Conference (JABEIC) in Voi, Taita Taveta County, marks a critical step in unlocking Kenya’s […]
Fishermen in Malindi town, Kilifi County have urged the government to take possession and repair two large Chinese fishing vessels that have remained stuck at the Bunthwani beach for over three years. The fishermen said that through the ministry of fisheries and blue economy, the government was in a good position to stop the danger […]
Bungoma County government has entered a four years-long partnership to empower women and girls, boost Education, leadership opportunities and gender inequality initiatives. Bungoma County’s sexual and gender-based violence prevalence is 23 per cent, compared to the national average of 13 per cent. Between 2016 – July 2023, data from the county shows that 9,089 cases […]
Makueni, one of the top ten counties that recorded the highest maternal mortality in the country, has not recorded a single death due to excessive bleeding in public health facilities since 2022 due to an aggressive strategy of ensuring healthcare workers can detect when mothers have excessive bleeding and treat within 15 minutes. One of […]
Kisii , Nairobi , Busia and Narok senators ; Richard Onyonka , Edwin Sifuna , Okiya Omtata and Ledama Olekina respectively , have been rated as one of the top 12 performing senators nationwide . In a data released at Jamuhuri Kenya Awards , Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna was ranked top with 69.7% , followed […]
In a landmark step towards industrialization, Taita Taveta County is set to host the region’s first steel manufacturing plant. The upcoming groundbreaking ceremony for the Devki Steel Mills, slated for December 3, 2024, will be officiated by His Excellency President William Samoei Ruto. A pre-visit to the site, led by Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade, […]
Taita Taveta County is set to host the highly anticipated 97th Annual Music and Cultural Festivals, an event that promises to celebrate Kenya’s rich heritage and diverse traditions. Slated for 1st to 10th December 2024, the festival will take place at the Taita Taveta National Polytechnic in Voi, bringing together performers, artisans, and visitors from […]
