Over a hundred acres of public wetland once used as a private area have been reclaimed in Nandi through an elaborate government multi-sectoral approach. The campaign to repossess the wetlands peaked when President William Ruto ordered the aggressive national tree planting exercise of 15 billion trees in the next ten years. Leaders who spoke on […]
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Kenya Power launches Foundation to drive sustainable CSR initiatives
Kenya Power has launched the Kenya Power Foundation which marks a significant milestone towards the company’s commitment to undertaking sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives across the country. The Foundation’s mandate aligns with the Government’s agenda to uplift communities, transform lives and empower generations, as well as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals that ensure […]
Kapsowar Town to benefit from new sewerage system and water treatment plant
Kapsowar Town and its environs are set to receive a long-awaited sewerage system and a new water treatment plant, marking a significant step towards improving water access and sanitation in the region. The project, still in its planning stages, is a collaboration between the Lake Victoria North Water Works Development Agency (LVNWWDA), the North Rift […]
Appeal to Kisii residents to protect and nurture tree seedlings
In a significant move towards environmental conservation and ecosystem restoration, a comprehensive tree planting exercise was held at Nyanturago Swamp in Kisii County, led by Senior Deputy Secretary (SDS)-Administration at the State Department for Broadcasting and Telecommunications Hezron Nyamberi. The event forms part of the Ministry of Information, Communications, and the Digital Economy’s larger commitment […]
International Day of Peace: President launches booklet entitled Inter-Religious Dialogue within different Religions
A booklet entitled Inter-religious dialogue within different religions, was launched, today, by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, Mr Prithvirajsing Roopun at the State House in Réduit on the occasion of the International Day of Peace observed on 21 September. The President of the Council of Religions, Father Philipe Goupille; the Assistant Treasurer of […]
Clean cooking alternatives transforming lives for Lake Victoria locals
The widespread use of wood-based charcoal and firewood for cooking among rural communities around the Lake Victoria region poses serious consequences for both the environment and public health. As floods and drought are becoming more frequent and intense, affecting livelihoods, local communities are being encouraged to transition to clean energy sources as a proactive measure […]