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 […]
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About 40 villages in Narok declared open defecation free
About 40 percent of villages in Narok County have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF), according to data from the Public Health Office. Narok County Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WaSH) coordinator John Omondi said 1214 villages out of 3023 had functional toilets and hand washing facilities nearby. Omondi said this was a big improvement as […]
Prime Minister inaugurates Plaine Verte Sports Arena
The Plaine Verte Sports Arena, to the tune of Rs 152 million, was inaugurated, yesterday, in the presence of the Prime Minister, Mr Pravind Kumar Jugnauth; the Vice-Prime Minister, Minister of Local Government and Disaster Risk Management, Dr Mohammad Anwar Husnoo; Members of Parliament; the Lord Mayor of the Municipal Council of Port Louis, Mr […]
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 […]
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 […]
Irreecha Expo 2017 to be Held at Addis Ababa Exhibition Center
Oromia Culture and Tourism Bureau announced that the first of its kind Irreecha Expo 2017 will be held from September 28 to October 4, 2024 at the Addis Ababa Exhibition Center. Irreecha is the annual Oromo people Thanksgiving Day that is celebrated near the river banks or water, marking the end of the rainy season […]