County collaborates with NIA to boost rice production in Nyando – Kenya News Agency

Kisumu County is partnering with the National Irrigation Authority (NIA) to enhance rice production in the Nyando region. This collaboration focuses on implementing advanced irrigation techniques and providing essential and modern agricultural resources to the local farmers. The newly installed rice mill by the Kisumu County Government at a cost of Sh30 million at the…

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World Athletics defend SPRINT docuseries amid criticism from Fred Kerley & Justin Gatlin

World Athletics defended Netflix’s “Sprint” docuseries, countering criticisms from Fred Kerley and Justin Gatlin, saying it revitalizes fan interest, markets athletes, and helps transition the sport beyond the Usain Bolt era. World Athletics director of broadcasting James Lord has dismissed claims from Fred Kerley and Justin Gatlin concerning the ‘Sprint’ docuseries on Netflix as he…

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National Equipment Support Program unveiled to bolster healthcare across counties

The Ministry of Health has introduced the National Equipment Support Program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing healthcare infrastructure across Kenyan counties. The program, which will replace the Managed Equipment Services (MES) scheme, was unveiled by Principal Secretary for Medical Services, Harry Kimtai, in Kisumu. Counties will retain 15pc of profits generated under the program,…

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Diplomats urge Kenya to address human rights concerns

As Kenya prepares to take its seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in January 2025, diplomats from various international missions have raised serious concerns over recent human rights issues within the country. Representatives from the Royal Danish Embassy, Finland, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, and the British High Commission emphasized…

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‘Our Land, Our Freedom’: Ground-breaking documentary re-writing Kenya’s History

After a year-long wait, the much-anticipated film ‘Our Land, Our Freedom’ premiered in Kenya at the NBO Film Festival.  The documentary follows Wanjugu Kimathi, daughter of renowned freedom fighter Dedan Kimathi, and her late mother, Mukami Kimathi, as they struggle to resettle displaced freedom fighters denied the land they fought for, while also searching for…

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Suspected cult members kill eight kin in Ugandan village

Suspected cult members attacked family members in a village in Uganda, killing at least eight people, including a three-year-old child, authorities said on Wednesday. The assault occurred on Tuesday night in Mizizi, a hamlet in Kagadi district in western Uganda, about 250km from the capital Kampala. Eight others were injured, police said. “Preliminary information indicates…

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Former Kimilili MP Suleiman Murunga is dead

Former Kimilili MP Suleiman Murunga Former Kimilili Member of Parliament Suleiman Murunga is dead. Murunga died Wednesday night in a Nairobi hospital where he was receiving treatment. He served as Kimilili MP between 2013 and 2017 under the Ford Kenya party. His death was confirmed by Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa, who…

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‘There is a problem with our structures’ -Former Harambee Stars boss James Nandwa blasts ’embarrasing’ loss to South Sudan

Nandwa, who coached Harambee Stars to the finals of the 2012 CECAFA Senior Challenge Cup, has blasted the side’s ’embarrasing’ loss to South Sudan in the 2024 CHAN qualifiers The aftermath of Harambee Stars’ 2-0 loss to South Sudan in the first leg of the 2024 CHAN qualifiers has led to sharp criticism, with former…

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