June 18, 2023

Manufacturers Encouraged To Explore EAC Market Opportunities

Local manufacturers have been challenged to take advantage of the expanded East Africa Community market to grow. East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) member Maina Karobia said the over 300 million populations of the EAC nations offered huge opport…

Nandi Students Advocate For Peace

A section of students drawn from secondary schools in Nandi County have vowed to enhance peace along the borders, using ‘Amani Clubs,’ formed by Underit Youth Group (UYG), aimed at promoting unity among different communities. Underit Youth Group, whic…

Youth Urged To Take Advantage Of Gov’t Opportunities

As the rate of unemployment keeps increasing annually as more students graduate from various institutions of higher learning, the government is investing in projects that seek to absorb the majority of skilled youths in various sectors. Kirinyaga Wome…

Draft Policy Of Case Mediation Ready-Muturi

A draft policy to entrench alternative dispute resolution in the country’s judicial system has been approved by the Cabinet and will be enacted into law soon, Attorney General Justin Muturi has said. Muturi said the government was fully behind the dri…

Ushanga Cooperative Fighting Poverty

Over 200 women from Pastoralist communities in Laikipia County have launched the Ushanga Cooperative, which will enable them to bead their way out of poverty, occasioned by perennial livestock theft and drought in the area. Laikipia County Ushanga Coo…

Kakamega Ready For Embryo Test Transfer Technology

In addition to the traditional Artificial Insemination (AI) services, the County Government of Kakamega is adopting embryo transfer technology on a pilot programme to produce high-quality cows. The Chief Officer for Livestock and Veterinary Services, …

Roan Antelope Endangered, Little-Known

Back in the 1960s, young and energetic men would do anything possible to get their hands on the precious roan antelopes’ meat. The roan antelope is said to have been highly valued in the community as some of its parts were essential, especially for cu…

Stakeholders Warns Against Violations Of Children’s Right

Sigor constituency Member of Parliament Peter Lochakapong has warned against violations of children’s rights and urged residents to report cases of child abuse to relevant authorities for action. Speaking during the International Day of the African Ch…

Special Olympics World Games kick off in Berlin, Germany

The 2023 Special Olympics World Games, the world’s largest inclusive sporting event, was officially opened on Saturday night at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, Germany.This year’s edition will see over 6,500 Special Olympics athletes and Unified partne…

Hamutenya sets personal best in 1500m semi-finals heats

Namibia’s track and field athlete Finamekeni Hamutenya ran a personal best record to finish second in the men’s 1500 metres (m) heats at the 2023 Berlin Special Olympics World Games underway in Berlin, Germany.The Special Olympics World Games are the …