Compensation for families displaced by the Dongo Kundu project
The national government will release 1.4 billion shillings to compensate displaced families in Likoni to facilitate the Dongo Kundu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) construction.
More female graduates in Kilifi County
By Ian Mutiso
Girl child empowerment through vocational training has contributed to more women graduating in Kilifi.
Speaking during a graduation ceremony on Thursday, Clara Chonga, the county executive member for education, vocational training, and ICT, expressed her excitement with the number of girls graduating from traditionally male-dominated fields.
President Ruto officially launches the Hustler Fund
By Patrick Chiriba and Jael Jepkemoi
President William Ruto on Wednesday launched the eagerly awaited Hustler Fund at Green Park Terminus in Nairobi.
Speaking during the launch, the president said the fund would be vital in unlocking economic equality in the country.
“I am happy that from today we shall all be equal as Kenyans. This is the fund that is going to equalize all the people of Kenya so that every citizen can know that they matter and they count,” he said.
Youths urged to take the lead in tackling climate change
By Ian Mutiso
Youths have been urged to actively participate in climate change challenge initiatives for sustainability and continuity in making the world a better place.
Azeb Asrat, Rotary Club International District Governor said youngsters have the energy and potential to significantly contribute to humanitarian efforts to combat the negative effects of climate change.
High Court suspends State decision to import GMO
By Patrick Chiriba
The High Court has temporarily put on hold the government’s intention to import GMO pending the outcome of a petition by Kenya Peasants League challenging the lifting of the ban.
The injunction issued by Justice Mugure Thande also forbade the government from gazetting and distributing GMO foods, products, and materials.
FIFA lifts indefinite ban on Kenyan football
Kenyan football has received a reprieve after FIFA lifted the suspension imposed on the country early this year.
The world football governing body confirmed the ban lift in a letter addressed to the Federation of Kenyan Football (FKF) CEO, Barry Otieno.
FIFA said the decision to lift the ban was arrived at following the reinstatement of FKF Executive Committee by Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba.