40,000 Smallholder Farmers Set to Benefit from GIZ and CGA Pact

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…

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Interior PS Omollo Urges Nyanza Residents to Step Up SHA Registration Amid Low Turnout

SEME, Kisumu County -Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has made a passionate appeal to the residents of the Nyanza region to register en masse for the Social Health Authority (SHA) medical cover. Speaking over the weekend in Seme, Kisumu County, Dr. Omollo expressed concern over the low registration numbers in the region, noting that…

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Albert Ojwang’s Death: Kisumu Religious Leaders Call for Speedy and Thorough Investigations

KISUMU, Kenya- Religious leaders in Kisumu County are now appealing to authorities to expedite the investigations and serve justice following the killing of slain teacher Albert Omondi Ojwang. The 31-year-old teacher from Homabay County was brutally murdered, according to autopsy reports, triggering nationwide outcry for accountability. The clergy, led by Archbishop Dr Winnie Owiti of…

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IATF 2025: Kenya Positions Itself as Africa’s Trade and Innovation Hub

In a bold step towards strengthening its economic footprint across the continent, Kenya is fast-tracking the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement. The move is aimed at unlocking new growth opportunities for Kenyan businesses within the broader African market. Kenya Business Roadshow Speaking at the Kenya IATF2025 Business Roadshow in Nairobi…

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Governor Sakaja to Demonstrators: Shun Violence and Destruction of Property

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,…

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“Protect ASK Showgrounds from Land Grabbers and Encroachers,”: CS Kagwe Directs County Govts

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has firmly directed county governments across the country to protect the Agricultural Society of Kenya (A.S.K) parcels of land from encroachment and land grabbers. Speaking during the official opening of the 2025 ASK Kakamega show, CS Kagwe stressed that the property must remain under ASK’s control…

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CS Wandayi commissions Sh20.7M Education Infrastructure in Kisumu and Siaya Counties

Ong’eche-Nyando, Kisumu – Cabinet Secretary of Energy and Petroleum, Opiyo Wandayi, recently commissioned a series of projects worth Sh20,700,000 in Kisumu and Siaya Counties. Over two days, secondary schools Ong’eche (Nyando), Ida Odinga Girls (Kisumu), and Rang’ala (Ugunja) will benefit from the establishment of a new computer laboratory, a block containing twin laboratories, and a…

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Governor Nyong’o Urges Protection of Rural Electrification Projects to Spur Economic Growth

Kaganda Village-Nyando -Kisumu Governor Prof Anyang Nyong’o has called on national and county government officials to earnestly safeguard rural electrification projects. With reliable power access, he emphasised that this is key to unlocking various job opportunities and thus leads to economic growth in underserved areas. He made the remarks during the launch of the Kaganda…

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Cybersecurity Threats: Stakeholders Urged to Protect Kenya’s Digital Future

Kisumu, Kenya -Kenya’s cyberspace progress and resilience continue to come under heightened threats with the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI). To secure the country’s digital future, various security and ICT agencies are now encouraged to foster strong collaboration. This, however, can be attained by tapping and nurturing young and budding techies: urging them to…

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