More female graduates in Kilifi County 

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

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

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.

KFS intensifies its nationwide tree-planting campaign

KFS intensifies its nationwide tree-planting campaign

Kenya Forest Services (KFS) has stepped up its tree-planting exercise across the country.

In a statement posted on their Twitter account, KFS said that tree planting activities are being conducted countrywide.

“The service in conjunction with educational institutions planted 650 seedlings in schools together with students and the local communities,” the statement in part.

Ujuzi Manyatani Program seeks to empower the youth to earn a decent living

Ujuzi Manyatani Program seeks to empower the youth to earn a decent living

Cattle rustling and insecurity in the northern Kenyan region could be a thing of past courtesy of the Ujuzi Manyatani initiative.

The initiative is geared towards transforming former bandits and the jobless youth.

Cattle rustling has traditionally been accepted and controlled by clan elders to restock livestock, but due to the commercialization of the activity and availability of weapons, rustling has turned out to be a dangerous activity.