Cabinet Secretary for Co-operatives and MSMEs Development, Simon Chelugui, has urged Baringo residents to take advantage of the first-ever feedlot programme in the country to improve their livelihoods.
He encouraged farmers to subscribe to the Olmarai livestock cooperative society, which will manage the national pilot project in Mogotio Sub County.
I am urging farmers from the region to start registering with Sh1,000 and buy shares of Sh5,000 so that they can be the first to benefit from the national government initiative,” he said.
The State Department of Cooperatives, in collaboration with the other ten ministries, plans to have 15,000 hybrid bulls to increase the production of high-quality beef and leather products for local and export markets.
Chelugui also reiterated the government’s commitment to improving the dairy sector through an upcoming initiative dubbed ‘one farmer, one dairy cow’, which seeks to increase milk productivity and provide income to households.
The government is set to save Sh170 billion from a deal with the Kenya Power Company and the Ministry of Information, Communications, and The Digital Economy.
The deal will use Kenya power transmission lines to roll out 100,000 fiber optic cables throughout the country, ensuring efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
The deal will also enable high-speed internet connectivity to households and businesses with Kenya power meters.
Cabinet Secretary Eliud Owalo stated that the government is committed to ensuring everyone has access to high-speed internet connectivity, as it is a key enabler of economic growth.
The creation of 1450 digital hubs across the country will solve the problem of rural-urban migration among youth, enabling them to work for companies from around the world.
The e-learning platform promoted by the Kenya Kwanza government promotes inclusivity in the education sector.
Over 2,000 students from Kericho Township Technical and Vocational College celebrated a cultural day, showcasing diverse cultural performances and cultural heritage.
The institution is committed to fostering cultural diversity among its 2,652 students, who come from diverse communities with different cultures.
The day aimed to create an inclusive and harmonious learning atmosphere, allowing students from various counties to interact and learn about the cultures exhibited.
The event, organised by the Student Council, featured presentations from traditional dances, songs, cultural outfits, and Kenyan traditional foods.
Environment Cabinet Secretary Soipan Tuya has launched a four-year project, worth Sh700 million, aimed at improving biodiversity conservation and climate resilience in the Southern Rangelands of Kenya.
The project, financed by the Global Environment Facility 7th Cycle, will be implemented by the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the International Union of Nature (IUCN) in the two counties.
The project focuses on ecosystem restoration, with plans to set up modern nurseries in Kajiado and Narok counties for easy tree seedling assessment. A protection plan includes fencing and a continuous water supply to protect nurseries.
The project will not be impactful if the water problem is not addressed, as it is a key challenge for the communities.
The CS has called for community engagement to identify and fence wetlands and water catchment areas, promote diversification of livelihoods, and embrace the culture of conserving the environment.
Safaricom has launched a national campaign, Shine Kenya Shinda Mamili Kama Bingwa, aimed at boosting Kenyans’ livelihoods.
The campaign, launched by Chief Consumer Business Officer Fawzia Ali Kimanthi, will run from June 7 to August 2, 2024.
Participants can enter the promotion by transacting Sh200 daily and buying Safaricom bundles for Sh20.
Each week, one winner from Nairobi, Western, Mt. Kenya, Rift Valley, and the Coast will win Sh1 million and an additional Sh250, 000 for community service.
A grand winner will also win Sh5 million and an extra Sh1 million for community development. The promotion is already available in the USSD Menu at *444# or *544#, with highly subsidised bundles. Safaricom PLC
Charitable Children’s Institutions (CCIs) in Murang’a have been trained to implement the government’s directive on transitioning to child welfare programmes.
The Children Act 2022 aims to integrate all children hosted by CCIs into family and community-based care by 2030.
The training, sponsored by WezaCare Solutions, the Catholic Dioceses of Murang’a, and Legacy4 Children, focuses on three phases: learning and decision-making, preparing for transition, and implementing the transition.
WezaCare Director Cornel Ogutu emphasized the importance of aligning CCI leaders with the rationale and benefits of transitioning their care model from institutional care to family and community-based care.
The transition will strengthen family ties, promote community development, and reduce the burden on institutional care, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and effective system of care and protection for vulnerable children and families.
Murera Assistant County Commissioner Aileen Mukiri has convened the first Kikao Baraza to combat violent extremism in the community.
The event, attended by church leaders, youths, and local residents, aimed to address the growing threat of religious extremism, particularly targeting youth.
Mukiri urged the community to stand together and tolerate each other’s religions. Wahome Macharia, a project officer at SOWED Africa, provided crucial education on identifying potential extremists and emphasized community vigilance.
The initiative marks the beginning of a series of meetings aimed at fostering community awareness and resilience against violent extremism.
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