Daily Archives: Mar 18, 2024

Murang’a County Assembly Calls for Enhanced Agricultural Extension and Research Investment

MURANG'A, Kenya — The Murang'a County Government has been called upon to prioritize investment in extension services, research, and innovation to bolster local farming. According to Kenya News Agency, presented by the chairperson of the Committee o...

Isiolo County Launches Mass Vaccination Against Rift Valley Fever

ISIOLO, Kenya — Isiolo County has initiated a comprehensive vaccination campaign against Rift Valley Fever, following reports of the disease's emergence in the neighboring Marsabit County. The campaign is part of the 'Isiolo County One Health Initiati...

Turkana County Introduces Elevated Hand Pump Technology for Rural Water Supply

TURKANA COUNTY, Kenya — Rural communities in Turkana County are poised to experience a significant improvement in water accessibility thanks to a new elevated hand pump technology introduced through a collaboration between the local government and the...

Homa Bay Launches Ward-Based Seed Distribution to Bolster Food Security

HOMA BAY, Kenya — The Homa Bay County Government initiated a ward-based seed distribution program designed to enhance food security by supporting local farmers during this year's planting season. According to Kenya News Agency, the program is set t...

Netherlands to Support Migori County’s Campaign Against Female Genital MutilationTurkana South Sub-County Launches 100-Acre Irrigation Project to Boost Farming

MIGORI, Kenya — The Dutch government has pledged to bolster Migori County's ongoing efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), enhancing the fight against the practice that infringes upon women's rights. Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Maart...

Netherlands to Support Migori County’s Campaign Against Female Genital Mutilation

MIGORI, Kenya — The Dutch government has pledged to bolster Migori County's ongoing efforts to eradicate Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), enhancing the fight against the practice that infringes upon women's rights. Dutch Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Maart...

Omar Shariff: The Poetic Force Behind Kenya’s Taarab Music Legacy

MOMBASA, Kenya — The rich tapestry of Taarab music, known for its unique blend of Swahili poetry, Arabic melodies, and Indian influences, owes much of its allure to the uncelebrated poet Omar Shariff, alias Shariff Badmash. Despite his significant con...

West Pokot County Faces Significant Onion Shortage, Prices Skyrocket

WEST POKOT, Kenya — Residents of West Pokot County are experiencing a significant increase in the price of bulb onions, commonly referred to as red onions, due to a supply shortfall in the local markets. According to Kenya News Agency, the shortage...

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Kenya Hosts COMESA Regional Workshop on Revised Investment Agreement

Nairobi: The Principal Secretary for the State Department of Investment Promotion, Mr. Abubakar Hassan Abubakar, presided over the opening of a two-day Regional Validation Workshop aimed at revising the COMESA Common Investment Area (CCIA) Agreement. ...
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Mobile Phone Service Disruption Causes Frustration Among Airtel Subscribers

Nairobi: Scores of Airtel subscribers are grappling with erratic service delivery following a system upgrade announced last week. The second largest telco company in Kenya announced the upgrade as the second and final phase of a major system overhaul ...

World Bank-Funded Projects to Boost Development in Turkana

Turkana: Turkana County Government is set to assume control of 25 newly constructed socio-economic infrastructure projects, valued at over Sh2 billion, from the Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA). These projects were funded under the World Bank...

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