The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry on Monday marked the World Ozone Day for the year 2024 celebrations, focusing on discussing priorities of climate action initiatives in Kenya. The annual event themed ‘Montreal Protocol Advancing Climate Action’ captures the broader environmental impact of the historic agreement, signed over 35 years ago and has […]
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EPRA launches the 2024 Energy Benchmarking Report
The Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has held its energy benchmarking engagement meeting to analyze the performance of various fields of production in the economic sector as well as improve energy efficiency standards in Kenya. Speaking during the launch in Nairobi, the Manager for Energy Efficiency Mr. Ronald Keter revealed that the workshop targeted […]
Wajir County prepares for major Pastoralist Leadership Summit
Wajir County is gearing up to host the Pastoralist Leadership Summit (PLS), slated for November 28th to 30th 2024. The summit is expected to attract over 450 delegates, including all 14 governors from the Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties and county assembly leaders. The summit marks a pivotal moment for pastoralist communities, as leaders […]
The sky is the limit for Bomet Women Poultry farming cooperative
In a testament to resilience and innovation, 34 women from Kalyet village have transformed their lives and their community by embarking on a poultry project. United by shared challenges and the need to improve their standards of living, these women have defied societal expectations and carved out a path of economic empowerment. The initiative, launched […]
Nyamira governor survives second impeachment
Nyamira Governor Amos Nyaribo has survived a second impeachment at the county assembly after Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) failed to attain the voting threshold of two thirds to impeach him. Twenty-two MCAs voted for governor Nyaribo’s impeachment while 12 voted no to the motion. The house needed 23 votes for the impeachment motion […]
CJ Koome calls for Renewed Action to Create a Safe Work Environment for All
Chief Justice (CJ) Martha Koome has called for renewed collective action to achieve a work environment that is free from violence and harassment. The CJ acknowledged that this responsibility rests not with the courts alone, but also employers, trade unions, policy makers, and civil society, who must work together to forge partnerships, build stronger institutions […]