Ndoto Zetu Phase 6 Launch: Safaricom Foundation Continues Impactful Social Investments
The Safaricom Foundation has allocated Sh 210 million to finance community investments designed to benefit over one million Kenyans nationwide. The funds will be directed towards health, education, and economic empowerment initiatives through the Safaricom Foundation’s sustainable philanthropy programs, including Ndoto Zetu, Pamoja, Usamaria, and Regional Engagements. Entering its sixth phase, Ndoto Zetu is a…
Saboti MP Dismisses Speculation Linking Him to 2027 Vihiga Governor Race
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has refuted claims suggesting that he will not defend his current seat, clarifying that he has not targeted the Vihiga County gubernatorial position in the forthcoming 2027 general elections. Mr. Amisi, who is currently in his second term, clarified that his recent tours across various parts of the western…
Federation of Kenya Employers Urges Government Action to Support Ailing Sugar Sector
The Federation of Kenya Employees (FKE) has urged the government to prioritize regulatory reforms, harness technology for agricultural progress, and foster a favorable business environment to resuscitate the ailing sugar sector in Western Kenya. FKE’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Jacqueline Mugo, observed that despite the challenges facing the sugar sector, it holds a crucial position…
Endebess Families Spared Eviction as Land Owner Donates 100 Acres
More than 400 families, confronted with eviction from land they had inhabited for 35 years due to a legal ownership dispute with a family in Endebess, Trans Nzoia, were granted relief after the property owner generously donated 100 acres to provide them with a settlement site. The families had been directed by the Environment and…
Secondary Schools’ Hockey Champions Musingu Honoured in Grand Homecoming
The champions of the 2024 Brookside Kenya Secondary Schools Sports Association (KSSSA) Musingu High School received an extraordinary welcome upon their return home. Musingu had suffered a 2-1 defeat against St. Anthony’s in the preliminary rounds. However, they orchestrated a remarkable turnaround in the finals, clinching a thrilling 3-2 victory in the concluded matches held…
Emerging Luhya Leaders Cautioned Against Staining Mudavadi, Wetang’ula in Pursuit of Fame
Emerging politicians within the Luhya community have been cautioned against tarnishing the reputations of National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi In their eagerness to garner popularity. Kenya Kwanza women strategist Immaculate Shamala observed that the increasing trend of leaders in the region targeting the characters of Wetang’ula and Mudavadi clearly…
Amisi Takes On Wetang’ula and Mudavadi, Calls for Youth-Led Change
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has dismissed presidential aspirations held by either National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula or Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, calling it nothing short of a jest. He argues that their inability to foster unity among the Luhyas renders their ambitions futile. Mr. Amisi noted both leaders seem overly fixated on…
Kenya Seed Company Experiences Soaring Maize Seed Demand, Assures Farmers of Enough Stock
The Kenya Seed Company has noted a surge in demand for its seed products, leading stockists across the nation to consistently restock their supplies to meet the increased need. Dismissing reports of a seed shortage, the company’s chairperson Purity Ngirici affirmed that the company has ample seed stored to meet the growing demand. “Thanks to…
Plot to Impeach Governor Natembeya Sparks Criticism
A section of members of the Trans Nzoia County Assembly has rebuked National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula for allegedly colluding with certain colleagues to instigate impeachment proceedings against Governor George Natembeya, aimed at settling political scores Wetang’ula hosted a delegation of Members of the County Assembly from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Ford…
Kenya Seed Company Expand Maize Seed Production to Fulfill Escalating Demand
The Kenya Seed Company is aiming to fulfill the country’s increasing demand for maize seed, which stands at 51 million kilograms by cultivating maize seed on 41,000 acres during the current planting season. The Managing Director Sammy Chepsiror stated that the company anticipates generating 41 million kilograms of seed maize from the harvest, utilizing farms…