President William Ruto yesterday held a consultative meeting with Nyeri County Members of Parliament.
President William Ruto yesterday held a consultative meeting with Nyeri County Members of Parliament. The meeting resolved on several issues, among them development projects in the county. Further, they agreed that Mwai Kibaki Level VI hospital will become autonomous with its own board and budget. It is only area Women Representative Rahab Mukami who did not maka it as she is out of the country. However, conspicuously missing was the Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Farmers in Siaya and Busia counties are smiling all the way to the bank following the introduction of technologies to cushion them against the effects of climate change. This comes after a study conducted by the Lake Victoria Basin Commission (LVBC) which identified the two counties as the most vulnerable to climate change in the lake basin. According to Siaya County Director of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources Mr. Gabriel Ogot, three groups in the area have benefited from the programme where they have deployed different farming technologies to build resilience and eke a living amidst changing weather patterns. Ogot said through support from United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP) Adaptation Fund, Weseso Women Group which is one of the beneficiaries has ventured into soya beans farming using solar powered irrigation.
The Kenya Film Classification Board (KFCB) has rolled out a literacy program targeting creative in arts and film to promote production of clean content. Through the initiative, the state agency seeks to empower creatives to generate content that upholds Kenya’s cultural and moral values while safeguarding children from exposure to inappropriate media content. This comes amidst a rise in production of local content across all digital platforms with various stakeholders raising concerns about the quality and content of the productions. KFCB Acting Manager in charge of Licensing Marcus Alexander said the initiative targets to create awareness of the legal framework and licensing procedures to ensure production of clean content and ensure sustainable growth of the sector.
Kenyatta University (KU) has signed a strategic partnership with the Football Foundation for Africa (FFA), a collaboration which seeks to harness the power of football as a catalyst for social and economic transformation. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two organisations outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration in four critical areas of academic partnerships, research and innovation, community outreach, and utility partnerships. These initiatives are aimed at fostering educational excellence, ground-breaking research, and meaningful community engagement, ensuring both organisations contribute to Africa’s socio-economic development. Speaking on the partnership, Brian Wesaala, Founder and CEO of The Football Foundation for Africa, stated, “This collaboration with Kenyatta University is monumental for The Football Foundation for Africa. Grounding our work on robust academic frameworks and accessing cutting-edge research and technology will accelerate our mission to leverage football for Africa’s social and economic development. We are excited to take this journey with one of Africa’s leading
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