New Fisheries Bill is “Outdated, A Threat to Aquaculture,” Kisumu Stakeholders Tell House Committee

Stakeholders demand complete withdrawal of the proposed legislation, calling for a ministry-led process to craft a modern law fit for the multi-billion shilling Blue Economy. KISUMU, Kenya, September 2 – The proposed Fisheries Management and Development Bill, 2024, is facing strong condemnation from industry leaders who have termed it a “copy-and-paste” of outdated legislation that…

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President Ruto Commissioned Sh1B Ugunja Water Treatment Plant,Unveiled Bags of Goodies for Siaya County

In his multi-billion-shillings bag of goodies for the Siaya residents, Dr Ruto said that the government has factored into the budget the completion of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Stadium (Sh550M), the construction of a New Referral Hospital (Sh500M), and the rehabilitation of Usenge Pier Rehabilitation UGUNJA, Siaya, August 31- President William Ruto has commissioned the Sh1…

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Govt Unveils National Digital Asset Register to Counties to Curb Losses, Boost Revenue

KISUMU, Kenya, August – The National Government has initiated a nationwide rollout of the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS) asset and inventory module to all 47 county governments. The new module marks a significant escalation in efforts to digitize public assets and clamp down on resource mismanagement. The move spearheaded by the State Department…

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E-Procurement System is Here to Stay, Govt Tells off Critics

KISUMU, Kenya, August – The National Government has emphatically stated it will not reverse course on the implementation of the new Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) law, despite a recent parliamentary annulment of its directive and significant pushback from county governments. Public Investments and Assets Management Principal Secretary Cyrell Odede declared that the government will not…

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Kisumu Records a Surge in Online Child Sexual Exploitation Cases Reporting After 3-Year SCROL Program

The program backed by Terre des Hommes, reports over 300 OCSE cases, highlighting both increased awareness and persistent challenges in achieving justice. KISUMU, Kenya, August 29th– A concerted three-year sensitization program in Kisumu Central Sub-County and its environs has led to the reporting of over 300 cases of Online Child Sexual Exploitation (OCSE). This, shows…

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Enrollment Surge, 60 ECDE Classrooms Built As Governor Sakaja’s School Feeding Program Takes Shape

LAVINGTON, Nairobi, August 25- A dramatic surge in school enrolment, driven by the Nairobi County school feeding initiative, has prompted the county government to embark on a massive construction program for new classrooms. Consequently, Governor Johnson Sakaja announced that his administration has already built 60 new Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) classrooms, with a further…

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Govt, World Bank In Sh15B Partnership to Enhance Modern Energy Access in 14 ASAL Counties

Cabinet Secretary for Energy and Petroleum (CS) Opiyo Wandayi has announced that the government has partnered with the World Bank to provide easy access to modern energy in the country’s remote, low-density, and traditionally underserved areas. Dubbed the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), it primarily targets 300,000 households (1.5 million people) in 14 counties…

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DP Kindiki to The Youth: “We Hold You Dearly As You Play A Vital Role in Our Country’s Social Transformation”

Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki has said that the government will continue to engage with the youth as they play a significant role in the country’s social transformation. To build a stronger country, he noted that this culture of engagement will cut across generations, gender and other divisions. Making his remarks at the end of…

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