Category: General

Government Approves Dualling of 20.2km Nairobi Northern Bypass

Nairobi: The Cabinet has approved the dualling of the 20.2km Northern Bypass in Nairobi to alleviate traffic congestion in the metropolitan area. The project, which connects the Western and Eastern Bypasses from Ruaka in Kiambu to Ruiru, marks the las…

Kwale, NIA Partner to Scale Up Food Security

Kwale: Kwale County Government is partnering with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to enhance water and food security in the coastal county. In Kwale, more than 4,000 smallholder farmers have been connected to solar-powered drip irrigation sche…

Call for Partnerships to Bridge Water Financing Gap

Nairobi: Stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector have called for enhanced support from the private sector for easy access to clean water in Africa by 2030. Addressing journalists during the Kenya Water and Sanitation International Conference a…

EACC Raises Alarm Over Graft at Close of Financial Year

Nairobi: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns over possible looting of public funds as the 2024/2025 financial year comes to a close. EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud expressed fears that County officials…

Turkana County Boosts Artisanal Mining with Modern Equipment

Turkana: The Turkana County Department of Mining has initiated a distribution exercise to equip artisanal miners with modern tools and gear aimed at enhancing their mining activities. The initiative targets 10 registered cooperatives, groups, and indi…

Turkana Expands Livestock Vaccination to Remote Areas

Turkana: The Turkana County Directorate of Veterinary Services, in partnership with Anglican Development Services (ADS) North Rift Region, has expanded its vaccination campaign to remote areas located kilometres away from Katilu and Lokichar urban cen…