KISUMU, Kenya– About 40,000 smallholder farmers have reasons to smile following an initiative between The German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Cereal Growers Association (CGA). The first phase of the program has been earmarked to enhance agricultural production in Kisumu, Nakuru and Kakamega Counties, thus increasing the national food basket. Based on the expected…
KAMAGUT, Uasin Gishu – Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has strongly condemned the destruction of property worth millions of shillings that occurred during recent protests in Nairobi. He urged demonstrators to exercise restraint in their pursuit of justice, emphasising that this should not involve acts of violence. The three-day demonstrations followed the death of Albert Ojwang,…
In a show of solidarity, Siaya County leaders and businessmen were hosted by President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi earlier today. This meeting comes after months of political imbroglio pitting the administration led by Governor James Orengo, local leaders, and the national government. During the event, President Ruto pledged that the government…
Over the years, the Mater Heart Run has served as a beacon of hope for countless children with heart conditions. The run is geared towards raising funds for children with heart conditions, thus supporting the “Touch a Child’s Heart” mission. It continues to give them a fighting chance at life; allowing them to run, play…
In the world of international child development and orphan care, it’s not uncommon for children with families to declare themselves orphans. In fact, this practice can be traced back to precolonial times in Kenya. Andreana Prichard has done research on the practice in Kenya. We asked her to share her insights into it. Why do…
As Kenya marks another Madaraka Day on June 1st, we not only celebrate our hard-won internal self-rule attained in 1963 but also the unfolding promise of equitable development under the leadership of President William Ruto. This year, the spotlight shines on Homa Bay County—a region rich in history, potential, and now, renewed hope. Madaraka Day…
Teargas, vandalism, and raging fires rent Kitale town today following the arrest of Governor George Natembeya over an alleged embezzlement of Sh1.4 billion by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives. This ignited widespread riots among the local residents. The Trans Nzoia County boss was presented to record a statement at the EACC’s Integrity Centre-Nairobi….
Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has unveiled a four-pillar strategy to robustly transform the city into the most livable, sustainable, and economically vibrant lake metropolis in the East African Community. This, however, comes at a time when the lakeside city is reeling from unpaid land and property rates to the tune of Sh 80 billion….
Dr Charles Otieno K’onyango is the new County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Lands, Physical Planning and Urban Development. He was sworn in earlier today in a ceremony witnessed by Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o at the City Hall. Dr K’Onyango took the oath of office before Chief Magistrate Hon. Dickinson Onyango. Prof Nyong’o said…
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) was established under the NG-CDF Act in 2015. It was further amended in 2023. It’s an offshoot of the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) which was established in 2002 during the late President Mwai Kibaki’s tenure. The NG-CDF Act 2015 effectively aligned the Fund’s operations with the new constitutional…