Nairobi Water reports record revenue of Sh11.7 billion, but unpaid bills and restricted meter access remain key challenges. NAIROBI, Kenya July 21 –Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has called for penalties against residents who deny meter readers access to their water meters, as the county seeks to curb revenue losses from unread meters. Appearing before the…
KIPSOMBA WARD, Uasin Gishu July 22 – Beekeeping is gaining momentum in Uasin Gishu County as farmers turn to alternative sources of income amid shifting agricultural priorities. More than 10,000 farmers have already embraced crop diversification, moving away from maize to engage in modern commercial ventures including high-value crops and apiculture. The shift comes amid…
NAIROBI, Kenya July 22 –The National Assembly will move forward with consideration of the Public Transport Motorcycle Regulation Bill, 2025, despite a request by its sponsor, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, to halt the process amid public backlash. The Senate Speaker Amason Kingi conveyed Khalwale’s withdrawal request on March 7, citing intense opposition from boda boda…
ELDORET, Uasin Gishu July 22 –The Micro and Small Enterprises Authority (MSEA), in partnership with SNV Netherlands Development Organisation, has successfully concluded a series of policy awareness forums across Uasin Gishu, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties. The initiative, part of the third phase of the Supporting Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Development (SEED) programme under the Investing in Young…
OLD TRAFFORD, Manchester, July 21 –After a protracted football transfer, Cameroon’s Bryan Mbeumo has finally joined Manchester United. As one of the Red Devils marquee summer signings, the right-wing forward signed a contract for a fee of £71 million lasting until 2030 with an option for additional years. The 26-year-old former Brentford player brings to…
Blurb: Advocate for Better Governance and Democracy in Africa KISUMU, Kenya July 21 –At independence, Kenya was a tapestry of hope, woven tightly with threads of unity, patriotism, and shared destiny. We were one nation — borderless in our hearts, tribal only in culture but not in politics. Kenyans stood together, bound by the collective…
MAMBOLEO ASK SHOWGROUND, Kisumu. July -Officials have concluded that this year’s Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K.). Kisumu regional show was a major success. National Show Chairman George Ong’udi said at the close of the event over the weekend that a total of 70 exhibitors were at the show compared to last year’s 47 exhibitors. Ong’udi…
ASK Showground, Kisumu July -The County Assembly of Kisumu emerged as the best stand in that category at this year’s Kisumu Agricultural Society of Kenya (East Africa) regional show. The assembly impressed the judges by adhering to the theme of the event ‘Promoting Climate-Smart Agriculture and Trade Initiatives for Sustainable Economic Growth’. Assembly Clerk Owen…
Significant New Policy Updates Announced at the Kigali Conference in Rwanda. KIGALI, Rwanda, July 2025- The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued groundbreaking guidelines recommending the use of injectable lenacapavir (LEN) as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) option for HIV prevention. Administered twice a year, LEN represents a significant advancement in the global HIV response. These…
KISUMU, Kenya July 20 –Teachers across Kenya have paid heartfelt tribute to the late Phoebe Asiyo, a pioneering educator, fearless politician, and champion for gender equality. Asiyo, a former Rachuonyo Member of Parliament and one of the country’s earliest female teachers’ unionists, passed away recently in the United States. Her body is yet to be…