Maasai Mara University graduation. Narok West Member of Parliament Gabriel Tongoyo has welcomed government plans aimed at creating employment opportunities for the youth, saying the initiatives are beginning to bear fruit.

Tongoyo hails youth employment push as government links graduates to jobs at home and abroad

Narok West Member of Parliament Gabriel Tongoyo has praised government initiatives aimed at expanding employment opportunities for young people, saying the programmes are beginning to yield results. He noted that while unemployment remains a major national challenge, an increasing number of youths are benefiting from targeted interventions. Speaking at a graduation ceremony at Maasai Mara…

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Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies at a meeting in Bomet, the farmers have called for the immediate disbandment of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement-Photo|Kimutai Langat

Kapkoros tea farmers demand disbandment of board over alleged mismanagement

Tea farmers under the Kapkoros Tea Factory Group of Companies are demanding the immediate dissolution of the board of directors, accusing it of prolonged mismanagement that they say has eroded their earnings and destabilized their livelihoods. The group comprises Kapkoros, Motigo, Tirgaga and Olenguruone tea factories. Led by farmer representative Alice Koros, the growers said…

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President William Ruto flanked by KWS Director General Professor Erastus Kanga(far left), Cabinet Secretary for Tourism and Wildlife-Rebecca Miano(2nd right), and other officials during the launch of Rhino sanctuary at Tsavo Nationa park

Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Makueni Residents to Wait Longer for Park Revenue Share

Residents of Taita Taveta, Kajiado and Makueni counties will have to wait longer to benefit from revenue sharing arrangements with Tsavo National Park. President William Ruto disclosed this on Tuesday during the launch of what is now the world’s largest rhino sanctuary. The President revealed that an earlier promise to share park revenues with local…

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Stollen coffee/Photo Courtesy

Detectives nab key suspect behind coffee theft spree in Trans Nzoia

Detectives have arrested a prime suspect and recovered a significant cache of stolen coffee following a series of theft incidents reported in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County. The crime wave peaked on the night of November 25, 2025, when a gang of about 50 armed thugs stormed Sowek Kenya Company Limited in Waitakuk. The gang allegedly…

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Turkana Fish farmers benefit as County government, lattice Aquaculture make donations

Fish farming in Turkana West Sub-County has received a shot in the arm from the County government and Lattice Aquaculture project through the donation of water pumps, floaters and a generator to the Kakuma Bee Social Integrated Enterprise. The County Aquaculture Officer, John Bett, noted that Lattice Aquaculture and WFP’s support will accelerate and strengthen…

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Kajiado Governor Joseph ole Lenku ( l) and other county officials during senate meeting. Photo Courtesy

Senate probes Jamii Bora Housing Project as Governor Lenku insists developer must pay land rates

The Senate Committee on Roads, Housing and Transportation has opened a new inquiry into the troubled Jamii Bora Housing Project in Kisaju, Kajiado County, amid long-running disputes over land ownership, payment of rates, and approval of housing units. The committee, chaired by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, met county officials, project developers, bank representatives, and petitioners…

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Kericho nominated MCA Issack Matker

Nominated MCA celebrates historic moment as Kericho Youth Bill heads to Governor for assent

Nominated MCA Issack Matker has hailed a historic step in Kericho County’s legislative journey after the Kericho County Youth Development Bill 2024, which he sponsored, was officially forwarded to Governor Dr. Erick K. Mutai for assent. The transmittal was made on 19th November 2025 by the Speaker of the Kericho County Assembly, Rt. Hon. Dr….

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Ndaraweta Parish Priest, Father Ambrose Kimutai speaking to the media/ Photo by Philip Koech 

Bomet tea farmers threaten to halt supply over ‘exploitation’ by KTDA

Small-scale tea farmers from Bomet County are threatening to stop supplying green leaf to the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), accusing the agency of economic exploitation and poor returns that have left them struggling to survive. Led by Ndaraweta Parish Priest Father Ambrose Kimutai, the farmers have given the government one month to intervene and…

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World Bank, National Project Coordinating Unit and Narok county team at Narok Tomato Cooperative Society in Naroosura Ward./Photo Courtesy

World Bank team evaluates progress of agriculture value chain project in Narok

The Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in Narok County has hosted a delegation from the World Bank for a series of field visits to review the progress of the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP) across the county. The World Bank mission, led by Ghada Elabed and James Musinga, was accompanied by officials…

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New saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok./Photo Courtesy

Narok County sets up 20 livestock saleyards to boost trade and local economy

The Narok County Government has unveiled plans to establish 20 livestock saleyards across the county in a bid to enhance trade, improve market infrastructure, and uplift the livelihoods of local livestock traders. Speaking during the official opening of a new saleyard at Mulot Market in Narok West Sub-county, Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu said the initiative…

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