Listen All eyes are now on Team Kenya’s Olympic squad, which is ready to compete at the Paris Games from July 26 to August 11.Several teams, including the Sevens Rugby team, have already arrived in Paris in preparation for the games. One of the highlights at the Kenya House during the Games will be Kenya […]
Author: Hillary Mwenda
President Ruto takes drastic steps as the country charts a new path into the future
Listen The discourse among Kenyans in the past weeks has centered on a number of issues affecting the country – mainly limited job opportunities, rising public debt, corruption and the austerity measures the government needs to implement. The conversation, which has been amplified by the youth, has brought into focus the challenges the country is […]
Kenya Yearbook to create one-stop shop for government publications
Listen The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) will create a one-stop shop for government publications and develop relevant content on the successes of the Bottom-up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). This is according to the institution’s Strategic Plan 2024-2028 unveiled last week on Thursday in Nairobi, which will guide KYEB’s activities in the next five years. […]
What Bungoma Town needs to attain city status
Listen Bungoma, a picturesque county on the slopes of Mt Elgon, is renowned for its rich culture and history. Its capital, Bungoma Town, began as a trading centre in the early 20th century. The county’s proximity to Uganda has boosted trade, and its fertile soils support agriculture. The hospitable and industrious people from various communities […]
Kenya Yearbook backs university research and innovation at CUE conference
Listen In support of university education, the Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) collaborated with the Commission for University Education (CUE) during their 4th Biennial Conference on University Research and Innovation at the KICC in Nairobi last week. The conference, attended by 480 participants including national and international presenters, saw the launch of the “Varsity Digest,” […]
Sh3.9trn Budget to strengthen economic recovery
Listen The government seeks to accelerate the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) through the Sh3.9 trillion Budget unveiled last Thursday, allocating funds for various projects and initiatives aimed at benefiting mwananchi under the five BETA pillars. The Budget focuses on enhancing agricultural transformation, supporting Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs),boosting affordable housing, achieving universal healthcare, […]
Machogu asks universities to collaborate for better service delivery
Listen Education Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu has called for enhanced collaboration among universities to boost service delivery. Speaking at the opening session of the 4th Biennial Conference on Universities Research and Innovation organized by the Commission for University Education (CUE), Mr Machogu urged the institutions to work together to enhance the quality of education noting, […]
Kenya Yearbook lauded for supporting conservation efforts
Listen The Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) will support efforts to mitigate climate change and protect the environment. Mr Elijah Muli, KYEB Production Manager, representing CEO Lilian Kimeto at the Rhino Charge prizegiving ceremony in Kajiado County, said the institution would document Kenya’s conservation story and work with conservationists like Rhino Ark to protect the […]
Kenya Yearbook to partner with educational institutions to tell country’s story
Listen Kenya Yearbook Editorial Board (KYEB) CEO Lilian Kimeto said on Wednesday that the agency would collaborate with leading educational institutions to enrich the communication field and amplify the story of the country. Ms Kimeto, who was speaking during a meeting with Dr Leah Komen, the Head of Alumni Affairs at Daystar University, said KYEB […]
Owalo launches digital skills lab in Kajiado
Listen Information, Communications and the Digital Economy CS, Mr Eliud Owalo, on Wednesday launched Jitume lab at Kajiado East Technical and Vocational College in Kajiado East Constituency. Mr Owalo said the hub is part of the government’s initiative to establish 1,450 digital learning centres, one in each ward across the country, to facilitate digital skills […]