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‘Mkulima’ Shops: Easy access to disease free and certified seeds

The Kenya Agricultural Livestock and Research Organization (KALRO) has been establishing ‘Mkulima Shops’ across the country where farmers could access quality certified crop varieties and get agricultural information. This initiative is geared towards opening a one stop shop that is stocked with clean planting materials in order to enhance farmers’ capability to produce more food […]

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Backlog of uncollected Identity cards lies in offices of registration of persons in Murang’a

A backlog of more than 13, 000 National Identity Cards (IDs) have remained uncollected at various offices of registration of persons within Murang’a County. Among the IDs, 5, 729 are new applications while 7, 574 are duplicate/replacement among other categories. The county registrar of persons Juliet Mutitu has said some of the uncollected IDs date […]

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Organisation to restore Nandi ecosystem using bamboo

An environmental Community Based Organisation has committed to plant more than 30 million bamboos across Nandi County in order to restore springs, streams and rivers within the next five years. Kiptapkei Community Based Organisation believes that Nandi, once endowed with abundance water and indigenous trees, has been destroyed by human activities and that it was […]

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Ethiopia Expects Much Larger Rice Production This Year: PM Abiy

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that this year’s rice production is much larger than that of last year in Ethiopia. The government of Ethiopia has been intensifying the development of agricultural sector over the past few years as part of its ongoing multifaceted economic activities with a view to ensuring food security, import substitution and […]

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Ethiopian Airlines Gets Honoured with Prestigious Multiple Accolades

Ethiopian Airlines Group has been distinguished with multiple awards at the Zambia Airports Corporation Limited’s 35th Anniversary. In a grand celebration of aviation excellence, Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading airline, has been exclusively recognized for ‘Exceptional Commitment’ and ‘Outstanding Partnership’ in the overall award category. This honor is a testament to its unwavering dedication and significant […]