Four Sisters Rescued from Abusive Father in Uasin Gishu County

Uasin Gishu: Four sisters aged between 10 and 20 years from Uasin Gishu County have been rescued from their father who has been molesting them sexually for years, and even facilitating their abortions. According to Kenya News Agency, the girls who lived with their mother in Kitale, Tranzoia County would travel with their dad, an … Read more

Turkana County Develops Strategies for Digital Transformation

Turkana: Officials from various departments at the Turkana County Government took part in a pilot exercise for the Digital Maturity Index (DMI), a programme designed to facilitate structured digital transformation within local governments. The initiative provides a standardised framework for assessing digital maturity, responding to the growing need for improved digital services. According to Kenya … Read more

Channel More Research Funding to Universities, CUE Says

Nairobi: The Commission for University Education (CUE) has advocated for a significant portion of funds set aside for research and development to be specifically allocated to universities. The Commission’s CEO, Prof. Mike Kuria, emphasized that out of the 2% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) committed to research and development, a substantial percentage should … Read more

Government Launches Drive to Certify Informal Sector Skills

Mombasa: The State Department for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) has officially launched a nationwide Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, aimed at certifying the skills of thousands of Kenyans who have gained expertise through informal and non-formal means. According to Kenya News Agency, the initiative was unveiled at Kenya Coast National Polytechnic, … Read more

Government Establishes Khalalio Sub-County in Mandera

Mandera: Residents of Mandera County are celebrating after the official establishment of a new administrative unit, Khalalio Sub-County. With the creation of the new sub-county, residents will now be able to access government services more easily and conveniently, ending the need to travel long distances for essential services. According to Kenya News Agency, leaders and … Read more

Kang’ata Calls for County Administration Control Over Road Maintenance Levy

Murang’a: Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has strongly emphasised the need for county governments to manage the Road Maintenance Levy to improve infrastructure in counties. Speaking during the official launch of cabro-paved roads at Greystone shopping centre in Gatanga Sub County under the Smart City Programme, Kang’ata underscored the importance of allocating such funds to county … Read more