Cabinet Secretary for East African Community, Arid Lands and Regional Development Peninah Malonza engages in conversation with Kitui County Commissioner Kipchumba Ruto during a fundraiser to help Kitui Women Self Help Group on February 24, 2024 in Kitui. Photo: Boniface Muli

Minister pledges to support Kitui women self help groups

The East African Community, Arid Lands and Regional Development Cabinet Secretary Peninah Malonza on Saturday, February 24, 2024 led a funds drive in aid of some 65 women groups from Kitui County. The event took place at the Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) Kitui Regional Research Centre where the Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium…

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L-R. Rose Mbiko Tavevo Managing Director, WaterFund CEO Willis Ombai, CCO Water and Sanitation Reuben Kitololo and Director, Water Patrick Wadu.

Taita Taveta receives Ksh70 million to increase water supply

Despite Taita Taveta County being among the sources of fresh water in the Coast region, it is ironic that the region has been facing water scarcity as residents in some parts struggle to obtain the precious commodity. As a measure to curb the shortage, the county government has secured a Ksh70 million financing agreement with…

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Kisumu County Governor Anyang' Nyong'o addressing residents.

Kisumu County starts project to install solar pumps in all boreholes

Kisumu Governor Prof. Anyang’ Nyong’o has said that the county has embarked on a project to install solar panels in all boreholes in the area. He said that the initiative is aimed at ensuring sustainable management of the facilities, provision of safe water and reducing electricity expenditure. “Ten boreholes that were either pumped manually or…

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