Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir
Energy Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir and Principal Secretary for Parliamentary Affairs Aurelia Rono led a sensitization forum for the Vision 2030 Medium-Term Plan IV (MTP IV) in Bomet.
The forum, attended by Bomet County Commissioner Dr. Omar Ahmed, heads of departments, and county officials, is a crucial step in advancing the government’s agenda for sustainable development and economic transformation.
The MTP IV serves as a blueprint for progress and a roadmap for sustainable development, aligning with the government’s Bottom-up Economic Transformation model.
It aims to foster economic turnaround and inclusive growth by adopting a value chain approach. The overarching objectives include reducing the cost of living, eradicating hunger, and promoting exclusive growth.
The MTP IV is the cornerstone of the government’s economic agenda, aiming to create 1.2 million new jobs annually and expand the tax base through targeted investments in key sectors.
Kericho Chief Officer Geoffrey Bett has urged parents of children with disabilities to accept them and provide them with education to enhance their productivity in society.
Bett noted that many parents are reluctant to take their disabled children to school due to stigma and discrimination, which contributes to their unproductiveness.
Bett encouraged parents to ensure their disabled children attend school to realise their independence and push them to their full potential.
He also called on organisations and institutions to allocate job opportunities to the disabled, as they deserve equal opportunities in their chosen careers.
Woman handed one year in jail term for stealing 13 pineapples
Sarah Nyambura, 25, was found guilty of theft and sentenced to 1 year imprisonment by a Kenol Court.
Senior Resident Magistrate, Sheila Nyaga heard the case, which involved the theft of 13 pineapples worth Sh1300 from a Delmonte Kenya farm.
The prosecution noted that Nyambura was a repeat offender, having been charged in the same court for the same offense in 2023.
The court also noted her tendency to recruit minors to assist her in the crime. Nyambura pleaded guilty and requested leniency, stating that she had stolen to pay school fees for her two school-going children.
The court sentenced her to 1 year imprisonment.
Potato farming is a profitable business in Nyandarua County, with the most common varieties being the Shangi potato and the Kenya Karibu potato.
The Shangi potato, known for its cream-white flesh and shallow to medium pink eyes, It grows in 90 days, so it can be harvested before it reaches full maturity.
The Kenya Karibu potato, with its strong stems and dark green leaves, is known for its pink flowers and disease resistance.
It grows tall, slightly above 1 metre in height, and is suitable for chipping, crisping, boiling, and mashing.
Potato commercialization can provide farmers with income and economic welfare, enhancing their living standards and providing employment opportunities.
They are used to make medicine for diabetes, high blood pressure, and indigestion. Potatoes also make pancakes, dumplings, soups, and salads.
Busia woman representative Catherine Omanyo has launched a water harvesting programme in schools to address the problem of unstable water supply during the dry season.
The initiative aims to reduce learners’ time spent searching for water, promoting a culture of resourcefulness and sustainability.
Omanyo is committed to ensuring all schools in the county have running water and seeks partners to drill over 20 boreholes by the end of this year.
The water crisis is attributed to the prolonged dry spell, which has depleted water tables and rendered boreholes ineffective.
Currently, water coverage in primary schools in Busia stands at 58 per cent, according to USAID Dumisha Afya, with at least seven schools urgently requiring water facilities.
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