President William Ruto on Monday announced that the government is lifting the 12-floor cap on Eastleigh storey buildings and increasing it to 30 floors. During an impromptu visit to Mathare, Ruto explained…
Month: May 2024
US Announces Updated Visa Processing Requirements Starting May 18
On Monday, the US Embassy in Nairobi released a fresh set of Visa processing requirements. The Embassy announced that applicants must adhere to the new guidelines by May 18. It explained that…
Embu County procures water drilling rig
Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire in the driver’s cabin of a water drilling rig acquired by the county government to help tackle water problems in the semiarid parts of the region. The rig,…
Nakuru equips stores with top-dressing fertilisers
The Nakuru County government has begun the distribution of top-dressing fertiliser across the satellite stores to help farmers avoid transportation costs and reduce the habitually long queues at the National Cereals and…
Drivers sensitised on new school transport, PSV regulations
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) has sensitised Kericho residents about the new regulations regarding the Traffic (School Transport) Rules, 2024, and the Operations of Commercial Service Vehicles Regulations, 2024. The…
Peres says preparation will be key as she eyes Olympic gold in Paris
London Marathon champion will be hoping to retain the Olympic title she won at Tokyo Olympics.
Cyclone Hidaya Weakens, Rain Expected – Weatherman
The Kenya Meteorological Department reports that the anticipated Cyclone Hidaya has completely lost its strength after making landfall in Tanzania. However, Director of Meteorological Services David Gikungu stated that despite the weakening…
UK Pledges Emergency Financial Aid for Kenya’s Flood Victims
The British High Commission in Nairobi has announced emergency funding of over Kes.140 million from the United Kingdom to support flood relief efforts in Kenya. UNICEF will receive the funds to provide…
Kenya Floods Claim Lives of 228 People
The interior ministry announced on Sunday that flooding and other impacts of heavy rains pounding Kenya has claimed the lives of 228 people. According to a statement from the ministry, at least…
Landslide affects 12 family in Keiyo North
A total of 12 families from Emsoo ward, Keiyo North Sub County, are counting losses after their farms were swept away by a mudslide over the weekend. Frederick Chepsoi said he had…
NEMA, Egerton University are out to protect wetlands
Egerton University and the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) have initiated a partnership to protect and restore wetlands in Nakuru County and curb further threats resulting from human activities. The University’s Vice…
Dairy farmers set to benefit from subsidised AI services
Dairy farmers in Kiambu County have benefited from subsidised Artificial Insemination (AI) services that seek to upgrade breeds of dairy cattle and provide better earnings for farmers in the region. The AI…
Govt to enhance corporate governance in Cooperatives Sector
The Ministry of Cooperative and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Development has underscored its commitment to upholding principles of good corporate governance and integrity within the cooperative sector. Ministry of Cooperatives…
Kipruto says he will follow in Kipchoge’s footsteps in Paris
Eliud Kipchoge will be going for a third title while Kipruto will be eyeing his first gold.
Let us implement programs instead of Board room meetings, Otuoma
Busia Governor Paul Otuoma has urged partners on climate change to ensure that funds are channeled to support the common mwananchi at the grassroot level. Speaking to the victims of floods in…