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…
The Ministry of Education has set aside Sh26 billion to improve the sector’s outcomes. To achieve UNESCO’s teacher-to-learner ratio of 1:45, Sh2.4 billion will be spent on recruiting an additional 20,000 intern teachers with effect from January 2026. In the last two years, President William Ruto-led administration has recruited 76,000 teachers to improve the quality…
For years since it’s inception, the family planning methods usage continue to register an upward rise in the country. This is attributed to concerted sensitization by various stakeholders which has led to the uptake of birth contraceptives. According to the UNFPA, the number of married women using modern contraceptives steadily rose to 57 percent in…
The transition of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) to a national corporation received a significant boost with the official unveiling of a Sh129 million ultra-modern kitchen. The 1st Phase upgrade is a transformative investment by the Russian government through a partnership between UNDP and Kenya. To enhance the provision of nutritious meals…
Kasipul MP Charles Ong’ondo Were is dead. He was slain by an assassin riding on a motorbike along Ngong Road in Nairobi city yesterday evening. His death was confirmed by Interior PS Dr Raymond Omollo. Hon Og’ondo died on the spot as his driver survived the attack. Dr Omollo led a team of detectives comprising…
Opposition leaders have made it unequivocally clear that the government must engage with them and seek consensus on the final list of appointments for commissioners to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). They expressed serious concerns regarding the selection process, asserting that the panel led by Dr. Nelson Makanda failed to meet the necessary…
Some people enter journalism for the bylines. My friend stepped into the newsroom looking for something much deeper. He believed storytelling could transform lives and uplift communities. Let’s call him the Nomad, a journalist who turned vision into action in the digital news space. The Nomad did not follow the crowd. While most reporters scrambled…
A major overhaul at the recently closed expansive Kibuye Market has begun aimed at improving its sanitation and sewerage systems. The week-long renovation before it’s reopening, will involve unblocking poor drainage systems and repairing sanitary facilities, including toilets. Illegally erected structures that are obstructing sewer flow and access to pathways will be removed. Additionally, a…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has come under scathing attacks by leading government figures following his recent remarks urging African youths to rise and rescue their countries from poor governance. According to President Ruto’s close allies, Uhuru neglected the youth agenda during his tenure and opted for leaders who should have long retired. “He never trusted…
The Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital (JOOTRH) is poised to enhance its healthcare service provisions as it transitions to national management by 30th June. The transition move was kickstarted as per Article 187 of Kenyan Constitution (2010) following the Cabinet’s approval on 11th March. JOOTRH has subsequently been categorized as a Level 6A…