Murkomen says public participation key to security reforms

Interior and National Administration Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has reaffirmed the importance of public participation in strengthening governance, saying meaningful citizen engagement is essential in shaping reforms and safeguarding constitutional democracy. Speaking at the Trans Nzoia County Assembly in Kitale during the opening of the County Assembly Wellness and Committee Services Centre, Murkomen said public...

Directorate reviews of public- private partnerships policy

The Directorate of Public-Private Partnerships (PPP), domiciled at the National Treasury and Economic Planning, has kicked off public participation forums to ensure community engagement, transparency, and stakeholder buy-in of its activities. The PPP Directorate is the technical arm of the PPP Committee at the National Treasury, mandated to facilitate, structure and manage infrastructure and development...

West Pokot Set to host KICOSCA and KYISA Games

West Pokot County has set in motion preparations to host two of Kenyas biggest inter-county sporting events after delegates from across the country expressed satisfaction with the countys state of preparedness following a four-day inspection tour of sports facilities and accommodation venues. The delegation, comprising officials from the Kenya Inter-County Sports and Cultural Association (KICOSCA)...

Coastal residents urged to back government development agenda

Cabinet Secretaries Salim Mvurya (Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports) and Hassan Joho (Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs) are actively urging residents in the coastal region to support the national development agenda. The two leaders emphasized the importance of community collaboration with the national government in driving sustainable economic activity, job creation, and the...

Rosemarion Otieno: Kenyan student making boxing history in German city

Kenya's 26-year-old boxer from Kayole punching her way to international stardom.

When there's no period, just brown discharge

A woman's menstrual flow is determined by hormones.

Female Agripreneurs using AI tech to rewrite Kenya's food future

Empowering women and restoring soil: Kenya's food fellowship graduates pioneer sustainable change.

Final M-Pesa, final call: Ex-MP Ong'ondo Were widow recalls last moments before killing

'My call to my husband was answered by his bodyguard... He was crying.'

Rhumba legend Sam Mangwana eyes long-awaited return to Kenya

At 81 years, Mangwana is determined to finish his career with some major recordings.

What Ruto book could reveal about our presidencies

When President Ruto writes his memoirs, there are several things that would be of great interest.

What Thika's City status means for Kiambu as town set to become Kenya's sixth city

City status brings higher expectations. Governor Wamatangi has 90 days to submit detailed work...

Why some people risk it all for a few minutes of pleasure

When lust strikes, the brain releases several hormones, including dopamine and serotonin.

The cross-border sunflower trade transforming Kajiado's economy

They are generating millions by exporting tonnes of seeds directly to Tanzania.

Navio and The Mith: Iconic forces in African Hip Hop live on

How multipurpose power tiller will transform smallholder farming

Kenyan exhibition steals show: Versatile tiller inspires farmers with 6-in-1 capabilities.

Murder suspects escape Mombasa police cells after sawing through grills

The two high-profile murder suspects executed a brazen escape.

What it takes to lead: Top women share lessons they learned the hard way

They are CEOs, board chairs, and industry firsts, yet at a UN Women roundtable in Nairobi...

Karen Nyamu claims Ruto was not involved in Ol Kalou by-election campaign

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has claimed that President William Ruto was not involved in the campaign strategy or financing of the recently concluded Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election, in which the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) lost to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP). The by-election was won by DCP candidate Sammy Kamau Ngotho, who garnered [...] The post Karen Nyamu claims Ruto was not involved in Ol Kalou by-election campaign appeared first on Kahawatungu.

ODM imekufa kisiasa,inaendeshwa na Ikulu -Sifuna

SENETA wa Nairobi Edwin Sifuna amesema chama cha ODM kimepoteza mwelekeo wake wa kisiasa na sasa maamuzi yake yanafanywa kutoka Ikulu. Akizungumza jana akiwa na Gavana wa Siaya, James Orengo baada ya mkutano wa waratibu wa mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi kutoka kaunti 36, Sifuna alisema chama hicho kimepoteza uhuru wake wala hakifanyi tena maamuzi kutoka makao yake ya Orange House. "Kwa bahati mbaya, maamuzi yanayoathiri ODM na wanachama wake hayafanywi tena Orange House. Hata uamuzi wa kuniondoa kama Naibu Kiranja wa Wachache ulitoka Ikulu. Inasikitisha kuona yaliyokumba chama chetu," alisema. Kauli hiyo inajiri siku chache baada ya Sifuna kuondolewa pia katika wadhifa wa Naibu Kiranja wa Wachache katika Seneti. Wakati huo huo, alitangaza kuwa mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi utaanza mikutano ya kisiasa nchini kote kuanzia Jumamosi katika Kaunti ya Taita Taveta, ikiwa sehemu ya maandalizi kuelekea uchaguzi mkuu wa mwaka 2027. Alisema kampeni hiyo inalenga kuimarisha miundo ya mrengo huo kuanzia ngazi ya kaunti hadi mashinani, huku ukitetea masuala yanayowahusu wananchi wa kawaida. "Mkutano wa Taita Taveta ndio mwanzo wa safari ya kuzunguka nchi nzima kuimarisha miundo yetu na kusikiliza matatizo ya Wakenya," alisema. Sifuna alisema viongozi waliokutana ni wanaharakati wa muda mrefu waliomsaidia kiongozi wa ODM Raila Odinga kwa miaka mingi, lakini sasa wameamua kuendeleza azma hiyo kupitia mrengo wa Linda Mwananchi. "Hawa ndio askari wa mashinani. Tumefanya kazi pamoja kwa muda mrefu kutimiza ndoto ambayo Baba Raila Odinga alikuwa akiipigania. Tunawapongeza kwa kukataa kushawishiwa na madaraka na mali na kuamua kuendelea kutetea maslahi ya Wakenya," alisema. Aidha, aliikosoa serikali ya Rais William Ruto kwa sera zake za uchumi, akisema ushuru mkubwa umeathiri uwezo wa wananchi kununua bidhaa na kufanya biashara nyingi kuyumba. "Taarifa tulizonazo zinaonyesha biashara nyingi zinadorora kwa sababu uwezo wa Wakenya wa kununua bidhaa umeshuka kutokana na sera za serikali, hasa ongezeko la ushuru," alisema. Alisisitiza kuwa Linda Mwananchi itaendelea kufanya mikutano katika maeneo mbalimbali ya nchi ili kushinikiza utawala unaowajali wananchi na kuendelea kuikosoa serikali ya Kenya Kwanza. Sifuna pia alikipongeza Chama cha Democratic Change Party (DCP) kwa kushinda uchaguzi mdogo wa ubunge wa Ol Kalou. Alisema ushindi huo umeonyesha kuwa wapigakura wanaweza kushinda vitisho, rushwa na ushawishi wa kisiasa. "Wakazi wa Ol Kalou wamethibitisha kuwa haijalishi serikali inatumia mbinu gani, iwe ni zawadi, vitisho au vurugu, uamuzi wa mwisho hubaki mikononi mwa wapigakura," alisema. Hata hivyo, alitaka Tume Huru ya Uchaguzi na Mipaka (IEBC) ichunguze madai ya utoaji rushwa kwa wapigakura na matumizi mabaya ya rasilimali za serikali wakati wa uchaguzi huo. "Tunataka uwajibikaji. Wale wote waliotumia rasilimali za serikali na kuwahonga wapigakura wachukuliwe hatua. Hatutaki hali kama hiyo ijirudie mwaka 2027 au katika uchaguzi mwingine wowote," alisema. Gavana Orengo alisema waratibu kutoka maeneo ambayo hapo awali yalikuwa ngome za ODM wamekubali kupanua shughuli za Linda Mwananchi kote nchini. "Tumeshuhudia ukuaji mkubwa wa vuguvugu hili. Kwa idadi ya watu tunaowaona wakiiunga mkono, Linda Mwananchi ndiyo vuguvugu la kisiasa linalokua kwa kasi zaidi nchini. Tumejitolea kulieneza katika kila kona ya Kenya," alisema.

Modern ECDE centres transform learning in Lugari

For years, many children in Lugari Sub-County began their education in overcrowded classrooms with leaking roofs, inadequate learning materials and poor sanitation facilities. Today, that picture is gradually changing as the County Government of Kakamega continues investing in modern Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) centres aimed at giving young learners a strong foundation. The transformation...