Government Calls for Collective Efforts in Fighting Drug Abuse Along Mombasa-Nairobi Highway

Mombasa: Interior PS Dr. Raymond Omollo has called for collective efforts by security teams, the business community, and religious and political leaders in the fight against drugs and substance abuse along the Mombasa-Nairobi highway. Dr. Omollo emphasized the significant issue of drug trafficking targeting the youth along this major road, urging relevant authorities and stakeholders … Read more

Government Launches Competency-Based Education to Expedite Youth Employment

Wote: The government intends to equip youths with the requisite skills to enable them to join the existing workforce within the shortest time possible. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) PS Dr. Esther Muoria has said this will be achieved through the Competency-Based Education Training (CBET) Modularized Curriculum, where learners will now be assessed … Read more

Investigations Launched into Emmanuel Springs High School Fire Incident

Makueni: Police in Makueni Sub-county have launched investigations into a fire incident at Emmanuel Springs High School that occurred on Thursday night. The fire, which started at 9:30 PM in a boys’ dormitory, destroyed all personal belongings of 81 students while they were attending classes. According to Kenya News Agency, Makueni Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) … Read more

Tea Factories to Bypass Middlemen in New Direct International Sales Strategy

Nairobi: Tea factories will soon be allowed to sell their tea directly into the international markets without the need for middlemen, Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has revealed. According to Kenya News Agency, the strategy is among a raft of interventions being undertaken by the ministry to enhance the sustainability of … Read more

Deputy President Pledges Completion of Nyandarua Projects by 2027

Nyandarua: Deputy President Kithure Kindiki reassured residents of Nyandarua that the Kenya Kwanza government is committed to completing all its promised projects in the region before the year 2027. Kindiki made this announcement while launching the resumption of tarmacking of the 27.5-kilometer Tumaini-Gwa Kiongo-Kabazi road in the Ol Kalou constituency. According to Kenya News Agency, … Read more

Council of Elders Praise Government’s Efforts to Restore Maasai Mau Forest

Mombasa: The Maa Council of elders has expressed appreciation for the current government administration’s efforts in restoring the Maasai Mau Forest. The forest faced significant threats from encroachment and human interference, which jeopardized its existence as a crucial water catchment area. According to Kenya News Agency, the council, led by Chairman Mzee Kelena Ole Nchoe, … Read more