Regional Marketing Director Africa and Middle East Bibhuti Vikram Singh cuts the ribbon to mark the official launch of the Meru town Bata stores at Greenwood mall.

Bata Shoe Company opens new branches in Meru

Bata Shoe Kenya has opened two new stores in Meru town in a bid to ensure every household has access to affordable shoes. The opening of the new branch in Meru marks a significant expansion in the region, bringing the total number of outlets in the County to six. The new outlets are located at…

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Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu

Kilifi North taxi operators receive Ksh3.5 million NGAAF grant

More than 600 taxi operators, bodaboda and tuktuk operators from Kilifi North have received grant worth Ksh3.5 million National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) to aid them in purchasing washing machines and water tanks in order to improve their businesses. The project which is championed by Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

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Tana River County Governor Dhadho Godhana. Photo courtesy.

Govt asked to implement village cluster programmes in Tana River

Sections of Tana River residents have called upon government to implement the village cluster programme which has stalled for long aimed at relocating residents from flood prone areas and ensure that locals have the right documents for land ownership. According to the chairman of the Tana River County Professionals Caucus Enos Jillo, lack of political…

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Irungu Kang'ata, Murang'a County Governor speaks during the event

Murang’a County sets aside Ksh10.5 million to support youth businesses

Murang’a County Government will disburse a total of Ksh10.5 million to youth who recently underwent Murang’a Youth Service (MYS) programme as start-up capital for various businesses. In the programme initiated by Governor Irungu Kang’ata to create self-employment for the youth, the first cohort of 700 youths graduated under the programme recently, with each graduate given…

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Kisumu deputy governor Mathew Owili being taken through various exhibitions during Kisumu ASK show./ Photo courtesy

Govt to address challenges in Agriculture to improve food security

The government has assured farmers in the country that it is going to address challenges facing the agriculture sector in the country in a bid to improve food security in the country. Principal Secretary (PS) in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Kiprono Rono who was speaking during the just concluded Kisumu Regional ASK show…

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Agriculture Principal Secretary Dr Paul Rono./ Photo courtesy

Nyanza sugar cartels put on notice

Principal Secretary in the State Department of Agriculture Dr Paul Rono has affirmed that the government is going to deal with sugar cartels in the Nyanza Region in a bid to ensure that sugar farmers fully benefit from their sweat. Speaking during a stakeholder’s visit to inspect the status of Muhoroni and Chemelil Sugar factories,…

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Kisumu County governor Anyang' Nyong'o

Nyong’o says Kisumu County can achieve 100% renewable energy through resources that exist locally

Kisumu County Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has said the county can achieve a 100% renewable energy in the electricity ,transport and clean cooking sectors through the rich and abundant renewable energy resources that exist within its territory. Speaking while launching 100% renewable energy roadmap for Kisumu County, Nyong’o said that to promote industrialization and economic growth…

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Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu./Photo courtesy

Bodaboda groups in Kilifi get car wash machines, water tanks from NGAAF

More than 600 bodaboda operators, tuktuk, and taxi drivers have received grants in form of cheques, car washing machines and water tanks from the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) worth Ksh3.5 million that will help uplift their standards of living. The project pioneered by the Kilifi Women Representative Getrude Mbeyu seeks to empower the…

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Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika/ Photo courtesy

Kihika gives Ksh50 million to Saccos in Nakuru

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has splattered monumental smile on Sacco members in the county with the actualization and operationalization of Co-operative revolving fund. The move is a huge boost as the previous county government regimes had failed to put in place the fund despites numerous promises. Equally with the same spirit of increasing capitalization for…

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