Trans Nzoia reshuffle puts Mutama in charge of trade

Governor George Natembeya reshuffles 11 CECMs and chief officers in Trans Nzoia. Janerose Mutama moves from Education to take charge of the Trade docket. Changes also affect key departments, including Finance, Health, Lands and Agriculture. Janerose Mutama is the new County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade in Trans Nzoia, after Governor George Natembeya reshuffled…

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Kisumu City Manager Fredrick Mariwa during a presser./ courtesy

Kisumu City management vows to protect Baby Pendo Park

Kisumu City Management vows to stop attempts by private developers to grab Baby Pendo Park. City Manager Fredrick Mariwa warns that any titles or leases issued over the public land will be null and void. Residents urged to report suspicious activities and avoid land transactions involving the park. Kisumu City management has strongly condemned attempts…

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Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti gives farmers seeds to plant during the launch of the certified seeds distribution program in Mbiuni location in Mwala Sub-county. PHOTO| courtesy

Wavinya faults MCAs as budget standoff halves seed programme

Wavinya blamed MCAs for frustrating development through the county budget standoff. She said the impasse forced her administration to halve the planned certified seeds distribution. The governor defended her agricultural programmes and urged farmers to take advantage of the ongoing rains. Governor Wavinya Ndeti on Monday accused Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) of sabotaging…

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Kericho County Commissioner of Co-operatives, Dr Leonard Oti. PHOTO| courtesy

Kericho commissioner urges prudent management of Saccos

Kericho commissioner urges Sacco leaders to protect members’ savings. Delegates challenged to promote timely loan repayments. Members encouraged to diversify their income sources. The Kericho County Commissioner of Co-operatives, Dr Leonard Oti, has urged top management of Deposit Taking Saccos and Marketing Co-operatives to prioritise prudent management of small-scale farmers’ resources. He said transparency and…

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NuPEA chairman Professor Engineer Lawrence Gumbe. PHOTO| courtesy

Siaya nuclear plant gets strong public backing, NuPEA says

NuPEA says public support for the proposed nuclear power plant in Siaya has grown following repeated community engagements. President William Ruto is expected to preside over the project’s groundbreaking ceremony in March 2027. KenGen and universities are preparing to support the project through technical expertise, research and specialised training. The Nuclear Power and Energy Agency…

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The 10 storey building in Riruta./ Courtesy

Over 90 families evicted as county orders apartment demolition

Residents were given little time to gather their belongings as police supervised the evacuation. County inspectors raised concerns over cracks and the building’s compliance with construction regulations. The latest incident has renewed scrutiny of Nairobi’s residential building safety and enforcement standards. More than 90 families have been left homeless after Nairobi City County ordered the…

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Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan. /courtesy

MP Yusuf Hassan wants county to halt alleged trader harassment

Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has called for an end to alleged harassment and arbitrary arrests of traders in Eastleigh and Gikomba. Hassan wants Nairobi City County to stop the alleged seizure and destruction of traders’ merchandise. The MP has urged the county to engage traders on enforcement measures and hold officers implicated in misconduct accountable….

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Mr Earnest Muendo the Director of Agriculture awards certificate to Alphine Korgoren after completion of training at FTC ground. Photo| Nancy Masit.

118 Narok farmers graduate from Farmers Training Centre

Narok farmers complete training aimed at improving agricultural productivity and livelihoods. Livestock keepers are encouraged to tap into pasture production as a profitable venture. Farmers are urged to explore digital marketing and stronger market linkages to boost produce sales. A total of 118 farmers drawn from all wards in Narok County have graduated after completing…

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Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi (centre) holds a dummy cheque alongside Community Health Promoters (CHPs) during the launch of their SACCO. PHOTO| courtesy

Kiambu launches SACCO for community health promoters

Kiambu launches SACCO for 3,156 community health promoters. County commits Ksh25 million to support the society. Promoters encouraged to save and access affordable loans. Community health promoters (CHPs) in Kiambu County now have a Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisation (SACCO) of their own, launched to help them save, borrow at affordable rates and invest in…

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Coffee farmers yesterday at Kakuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society in kangundo Sub-county, during distribution exercise of thousands of high-yielding coffee seedlings. PHOTO| Gastone Valusi

New KPCU distributes coffee seedlings to Kangundo farmers

New KPCU has distributed thousands of coffee seedlings to farmers in Kangundo to support the revival of coffee production in Lower Eastern. Kakuyuni Farmers Cooperative Society is targeting more than 50,000 seedlings as production recovers from previous lows. The union plans to distribute 20,000 seedlings by the end of the financial year as part of…

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