January 27, 2025

Authorities Call for Quick Action as GBV Cases Rise

ELGEYO MARAKWET: The number of Gender Based Violence (GBV) cases reported in various health facilities in Elgeyo Marakwet County rose from 234 in 2023 to 322 in 2024. The Officer in charge of Reproductive Health in the county, Jonathan Tanui, explaine…

Wajir Community Unites in Monthly Clean-Up Drive

Wajir: Hundreds of Wajir residents participated in a community-driven clean-up exercise aimed at creating a cleaner and healthier environment. The initiative brought together stakeholders, including local community members, the Wajir Boda Boda Associa…

Iron Ore Futures Close Higher with Increased Trading Volume

Dalian: Iron ore futures closed higher on Monday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE). The most active iron ore contract for May 2025 delivery gained 8.5 yuan (about 1.19 U.S. dollars) to close at 810.5 yuan per tonne.

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Cultural Association Formed to Preserve Ameru Heritage

Meru: A cross section of leaders from Tharaka Nithi and Meru Counties converged in Meru Town on Saturday to unveil a cultural association aimed at conserving the Ameru culture and heritage. The Ameru Community Cultural Stakeholders Association (ACCSA)…

Nandi County Leverages Technology for Better Equipment Management

Kapsabet: Road construction machinery owned by the County Government of Nandi will be mounted with surveillance devices to ensure the intended purpose of the machines is achieved. The new Chief Executive Committee Member for Roads and Infrastructure, …

Shawo Radish Industry Spurs Economic Growth in Tianjin

Tianjin: Rows of green Shawo radishes are thriving in a technology demonstration base covering approximately 50 mu (about 3.33 hectares) in the suburbs of north China’s Tianjin Municipality. It is currently the peak sales season for Shawo radishes, wi…

Govt Contains Wildfire in Isiolo, Monitoring Efforts Ongoing

Isiolo: A fierce wildfire that consumed hundreds of hectares of livestock pasture for pastoralists from Cherab and Garbatulla sub-counties in Isiolo in the last 10 days has been contained. At the same time, the government has cautioned residents to be…

Malaysia to Enhance Trade with BRICS, FTA Partners in 2025

Cairo: Malaysia has set trade targets for 2025 with a focus on the BRICS group, Free Trade Agreement (FTA) partners, and emerging markets. The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) said in a statement on Monday that Malaysia’s incl…