Ruto assures counties of support as Kakamega investors’ forum kicks off

Listen President William Ruto has assured counties that his government will support them to develop for the benefit of the country. President Ruto, who was speaking when he officially opened the Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO) on Wednesday, said his government would celebrate with counties the milestones they have made.  “We are here to celebrate […]

Judiciary e-filing portal, Huduma Centre desk boosts access to justice

Listen The launch of e-filing for all courts countrywide promises to take Judiciary services much closer to the people. The Data Tracking Dashboard and a Cause List Portal was launched at the Supreme Court in an event attended by Huduma Kenya Ag CEO Mugambi Njeru. Chief Justice Martha Koome and Public Service CS Moses Kuria […]

St George’s Girls shines in STEAM competition

Listen Five girls from St Georges Girls Secondary School showcased their innovative prowess on the international stage, securing the first runners-up position in the Sahara STEAMers Grand Demo Competition 2 held in Nigeria. Under the banner of Team Smart Blind Walking Stick, the Kenyan students crafted a cutting-edge solution aimed at aiding visually impaired individuals […]

Ministry’s roadmap sets new vision for ICT sector

Listen Kenyans should expect increased broadband connectivity, enhanced e-government initiatives, heightened war on cybercrime and enhanced entrepreneurship in the technology industry in the next five years. This is according to the Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Ministry Strategic Plan 2023-2027 that was launched last week in Nairobi. The document outlines the roadmap for the […]

Kakamega woos investors

Listen All is set for the Kakamega International Investment Conference (KAIICO), which kicks off today at the Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology in the town. The landmark event seeks to accelerate the county’s economic growth through attraction of investors and sustainable investments. “The county is committed to creating a conducive environment for investors, […]

Government turns to green growth for sustainable governance

Listen Kenya has been in the forefront in addressing climate change within its unique national circumstances notwithstanding its high vulnerability. The country has puts in place a conducive policy and legal environment to allow for all stakeholders to have adequate space to address climate change. It is in line with this that the government has […]

State fortifies border security with launch of new initiative

Listen The border security programme launched recently seeks to better the management of the entry and exit points to strengthen the country’s national security. The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo said the Border Management Programme would ensure the security and efficiency of all ports of entry and exit. The programme […]

Conservation agriculture to the rescue of farmers as climate change effects bite

Listen Obadiah Mjomba started farming maize, sorghum and green grams more than 10 years ago. “But as a farmer today, I can tell you that the weather is most unpredictable and low yields have negatively affected the community’s perception on agriculture,” he notes. Mjomba resides in Chawia Ward, Mwatate, Taita Taveta County, and is one […]