CS Kagwe Speaking at the opening of the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 in Nyeri-Photo|Courtesy

AMR threat could lock Kenya out of global meat markets, CS Kagwe Warns

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe has warned that the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), fueled by the misuse of veterinary medicines, could undermine Kenya’s access to lucrative international meat markets if urgent action is not taken. Speaking during the opening of the Kenya Meat Conference 2026 in Nyeri, Kagwe said…

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2NK Sacco Karatina branch/photo courtesy

2NK Sacco allocates Ksh80 million for new headquarters in Nyeri

2NK Sacco has unveiled plans to acquire its own building in Nyeri at a cost of KSh 80 million, a move aimed at cutting operational expenses and consolidating its services under one roof. The investment follows a resolution passed during the 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) Chairman Ephraim Karimi confirmed that the Sacco has already…

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Youth beneficiaries attend the official handover and introduction of trainers for the NYOTA Social Emotional Skills training programme in Nyeri County.

250 youth in Nyeri to benefit from 45-day NYOTA skills training

At least 250 youth drawn from five informal settlements in Nyeri County are set to benefit from a 45-day Social Emotional Skills training programme under the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) initiative, a government-led intervention aimed at empowering vulnerable young people and improving their employability. ‎The training, which is scheduled to begin next week,…

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Nyeri governor launches Youth in Agriculture Programme

The Council of Governors (CoG) Vice Chair and Nyeri Governor, H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, has launched the Tupande Youth in Agriculture Program in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation and CoG. The initiative, unveiled at White Rhino Hotel in Nyeri, aims to inspire youth to pursue agriculture-based careers, enhancing agricultural productivity in Kenya. The program, implemented under…

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Nyeri set to launch the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023

The Department of Gender, Youth, Sports, and Social Services held a press briefing to announce the upcoming launch of the Nyeri County Youth Development Policy 2023. The event is set for November 29, 2024, at Moi Nyeri Complex School. Led by Gender CECM Esther Ndung’u, the briefing highlighted the policy’s transformative agenda aimed at addressing…

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Taifa Sacco unveils state-of-the-art headquarters in golden jubilee celebrations

Nyeri-based Taifa Sacco yesterday celebrated the opening of its state-of-the-art headquarters as part of its Golden Jubilee festivities. The day’s events were marked by pomp and color, beginning with a thanksgiving service at ACK Church in Nyeri. Nyeri County Governor, Dr. Mutahi Kahiga, who officiated the event, hailed the new headquarters as the start of…

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Nyeri County government officials with ASK team in Nyeri. Photo Courtesy.

Nyeri ready to host ASK show, branch manager affirms

The Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Nyeri County Branch Manager Amos Kirui has affirmed that the county is keen to successfully host the upcoming 56th Central Kenya ASK Show. Speaking yesterday during the inspection of Kabiruini Showgrounds where the event will be held, Kirui revealed that all preparations were done and expressed optimism that that…

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