Listen By Robert Ojwang’ (KNA) The Government has expanded its rural electrification initiatives under the Kenya Off-Grid Solar Access Project (KOSAP), which seeks to provide clean energy and modern cooking solutions in remote and underserved communities in North Eastern and at the Coast. Launched in 2019 with funding from the World Bank, KOSAP targets […]
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All set for first Marakwet Cultural Festival
Listen By Manu Mumba (KNA) The Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi will this Friday host the first Marakwet Cultural Festival. The festival will highlight and celebrate the rich culture of the community, with several artists lined up to perform at the event. Marakwet Cultural Festival chairman John Kisang said that the event would help document […]
19,000 Government services available online, says CS
Listen By Mabel Keya – Shikuku (KNA) The Government has digitalised at least 19,000 services since the start of the initiative in 2022, Dr Margaret Nyambura Ndung`u, the Information, Communications and the Digital Economy Cabinet Secretary, has said. Dr Ndung’u noted that the digitalisation has helped to expand access to Government services, placing them […]
Local administration critical in supporting Community Health Promoters
Listen Principal Secretary for Public Health and Professional Standards, Mary Muthoni visited Murang’a Deputy County Commissioner Kenneth Murungi to discuss the essential connection between local administration and health services in improving community health. During the meeting, the two underscored the vital role of Community Health Promoters (CHPs) in the screening and managing of minor illnesses. […]
Kenya Yearbook celebrates country’s history at the Olympics with souvenir publication
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 […]
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, […]