Nakuru County Government has assured property owners that the on-going public participation on the new Draft Property Valuation roll was not aimed at increasing land rates but at updating the County valuation land register. Valuation rolls are records of the value of land within a county, which may be used to determine the rates that […]
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Sony Sugar embarks on Ksh 400 million maintenance to restore full production
The Awendo- based South Nyanza (Sony) Sugar Company is set for a major maintenance operation aimed at restoring the plant’s ability to mill at full capacity. The maintenance which is scheduled to start in mid-October to late November this year will require at least Sh.400 million for maintenance operations to boost the factory’s ability to […]
Government to take significant steps to phase out Ozone-Depleting Substances
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 […]
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 […]