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Boniface Muanga Mengo was elected as a member of the supervisory committee of the Univision Savings and Credit Cooperative Society Limited on Saturday, January 18, 2025. He garnered a total of 669 votes, defeating his two rivals, Ngyema Kimweli and Simon Masyuko. Ngyema Kimweli secured second place with 568 votes, while Simon Masyuko came in…
Cabinet Secretary Nominee Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture and Livestock Development) has proposed a consultative approach in the livestock vaccination program. The former Health CS said the decision to vaccinate livestock ultimately lies with the owner. Experts will be involved to address misconceptions and provide facts. Speaking during the vetting exercise by the Committee on Appointments, Kagwe…
The National Government has cut budget for agencies that provide cheap credit to youth and women. Affected agencies include Women Enterprise Fund, Uwezo Fund, Youth Enterprise Development (YEDF) and the Hustler Fund. A report by the Controller of Budget indicates that the National Treasury did not provide loans in the three months to end of…
Some women’s groups from across Kitui County have benefitted from water tanks, catering equipment, motorcycles, tents, and chairs worth millions of shillings, donated by the Kitui County Women’s Representative, Dr. Irene Muthoni Kasalu. The donation ceremony took place recently at Kauwi Primary School in Kitui West District within Kitui County. The Makueni County Women’s Representative,…
The High Court has issued conservatory orders suspending the implementation of the Fisheries Management and Development (Aquaculture) Regulations 2024. This follows a petition filed at the Milimani High Court in Nairobi by the Lake Victoria Aquaculture Association (LVA) to contest the new regulations recently gazetted by Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Cabinet Secretary (CS)…
President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, set to commence in January 2025. Ruto said the initiative is a critical step toward improving animal health and boosting the livestock sector. The program will see to the vaccination of 22 million cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and…
A book that details the life of Industry Principal Secretary Dr. Juma Mukhwana (autobiography) is set to be launched on Wednesday in Nairobi, in an event that will be presided over by Prime Cabinet Secretary Mr. Musalia Mudavadi. In the autobiography ‘My Passion for Change’ , Dr.Mukhwana shares a truly honest account of his extra ordinary…
Tea directors from Meru and Tharaka Nithi counties have told the Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono to keep off and stop meddling with tea factories issues because the government has no powers to interfere with private entities. The directors challenged the authority of Agriculture PS following his recent directives regarding the troubled Miciimikuru Factory. During an…
Stakeholders making submissions on the proposed Tax Laws and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill are seeking an extension of the tax amnesty to cover the taxes due and not paid between December 2022 and December 2025 to allow more taxpayers to take advantage of the program to settle outstanding tax balances. The Stakeholders who were…
More than 100 Boda Boda riders have been enrolled for a driving course upon which they will graduate as professional riders after three months of continuous training at Mnagei Driving School in West Pokot County. Speaking during the inauguration of the course, the West Pokot women representative, Hon Rael Aleutum, asked the drivers to work…
