Kenya Electricity Generation Company (KenGen) is planning to use intensified rains to increase hydroelectric power generation, reducing power costs and ensuring better prices for consumers. The company plans to invest in solar energy to supplement other power sources, ensuring a steady supply around the clock. KenGen’s CEO, Eng. Peter Njenga, said the company will continue to work on generation plants to enhance efficiency. The company’s Board Chairman, Julius Ogamba, praised the Cabinet’s approval of the Gogo Hydropower redevelopment project in Migori County, which is expected to increase the plant’s electricity generation capacity from 2 megawatts to 8.6 megawatts.
Embu County traders will now pay for one business permit for various commercial activities under one roof, following the introduction of the Embu County Trade Promotion, Development, and Licensing Bill 2023. The law aims to provide a legal framework for ease of doing business by eliminating multiple trade licenses for one business entity and exempting Persons with Disability (PWDs) from paying tax. The bill was sponsored by the County Assembly Trade, Tourism and Industrial Development Committee, chaired by Kithimu MCA Julius Karuri. The new law aims to help the county government realise its projected revenue collection of Sh750 million for the 2023–2024 financial year.
Absa Bank Kenya has pledged Sh100 billion to support the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Kenya. The initiative, announced during the bank’s Annual Business Club Forum, aims to provide working capital to MSMEs across various value chains over the next three years. Absa Bank Kenya Managing Director and CEO, Abdi Mohamed, emphasised the importance of sustainable finance solutions for MSMEs to weather unexpected downturns. The bank’s commitment aligns with Absa’s strategy to contribute to Kenya’s economic development by providing access to markets, information, mentorship, coaching, and sustainable finance. The bank’s commitment follows the launch of its Wezesha stock proposition.
Marsabit County Commissioner Nobert Komora has called for strict enforcement of regulations governing the sale and consumption of alcoholic drinks in Marsabit town. Komora visited bars, wines, and spirits outlets in the town and found that operators were operating without licenses. He stated that almost all operators were not in compliance with the Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, despite efforts by NACADA. Komora ordered the sub-county committee on liquor to streamline trade operations, ensure sanitary standards, and adhere to opening and closing timelines in their licenses. He also asked county police commander Patrick Mwakio to ensure the law is fully enforced across the county. The uncontrolled sale and consumption of alcohol in Marsabit town is negatively impacting security and development.
Religious leaders in Embu, have condemned rising cases of Gender-Based Violence, teenage pregnancies, and Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and pledged to lead a campaign against these vices. They emphasised the suffering of vulnerable populations, including children and People with Disability, and urged the national and county governments of Embu to coordinate efforts to address GBV. They will also implement initiatives to educate children, teenagers, and youth on proper sexual conduct to prevent becoming victims or perpetrators of these crimes. The Embu Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) official, Sheikh Ramadhan Njuguna,called for severe discipline for perpetrators and proactive responses from security agencies and health facilities to GBV cases. The outcry for anti-violence messaging is urgent and must be addressed.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has called for an urgent war against the surging cases of cancer in Kenya, warning that the disease may hinder the country’s long-term economic growth unless urgent steps are taken to contain its spread. He also urged the government to use the necessary tools and equipment to enable people to access quality health services as one approach to combating the disease. Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers in Kenya, accounting for 34 infections for every 100,000 Kenyans. Kahiga also challenged nurses to take an aggressive role in shaping the future of healthcare by engaging in research, policy advocacy, and policy implementation. He stressed the need for health workers to take their rightful place in shaping Universal Health Coverage, which was launched in 2018. He also urged fellow county bosses to reciprocate the vital roles offered by nurses and midwives by improving their working conditions and terms of service. He also called for a review of health insurance schemes for nurses, stating that they undertake crucial tasks that constantly expose them to risks to their own health and lives.
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