The government has suspended sand harvesting in Kiambere Ward in Embu County along River Tana within the Seven Forks Dams Cascade for one week following a revenue-related dispute between two community groups. Mbeere South Deputy County Commissioner Jacob Mwaura said no harvesting or transportation of sand will be allowed to take place for the one […]
Day: October 1, 2024
PS Kisiang’ani signs performance contracts to enhance service delivery
State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary (PS) Prof. Edward Kisiang’ani today presided over the signing of performance contracts with heads of departments (HODs) to improve service delivery. The PS said that the occasion was significant as sectional managers put pen to paper on their performance obligation because they are working under strict parameters […]
Affordable homes to be allocated by December, Mwaura
Kenyans will start owning new homes under the affordable housing programme that are being constructed in several parts across the country before the end of the year, Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has said. Mwaura said the housing agenda is on course, with several houses in the final stages of completion, and in the coming months, […]
Parliamentary Committee seeks to overhaul reforms on technology space
The National Assembly Committee on Information, Communication, and Innovation has committed to institute major reforms in the technological and digital space in order to realign the sector with emerging issues and technologies. The committee said that the country was lagging behind in catching up with emerging technologies through revamped laws, regulations, and policies. For instance, […]
Kenyans encouraged to support, care for the elderly
Kenyans have been urged to take care of the elderly as the country joined the world to mark International Day for Older Persons. The appeal has been made by Mama Ibado Charity, an organisation that takes care of vulnerable elderly persons in Kakamega and Isiolo Counties with the aim of restoring their dignity. The organisation […]
KWS unveils 2024-2028 strategic plan
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, has launched the 2024-2028 Strategic Plan aimed at enhancing financial sustainability and increasing stakeholder participation in wildlife conservation. Speaking during the launch held at KWS Headquarters in Nairobi, the Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Tourism and Wildlife, Rebecca Miano, revealed that the […]