AGRICULTURE

Uasin Gishu Hosts Council of Governors’ Blue Economy Committee on Aquaculture Tour

By Robert Assad Uasin Gishu County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Dr. Sam Kottut, on Tuesday hosted a high-level delegation from the Council of...

Kenya Strengthens Tea Export Ties with China

By Robert Assad President William Ruto has intensified efforts to expand Kenya's tea exports to China by engaging in talks with Fuzhou Benny Tea Industries,...

Government to Revoke Licenses of Underperforming Sugar Investors, Kenya Sugar Board Warns

By Juliet Jerotich The government will revoke licenses of private investors in the sugar sector who fail to meet performance expectations, the CEO of the...

Kenya Bans 50+ Harmful Pesticides, Eyes Pyrethrum Expansion in Push for Safer Agriculture

The Kenyan government has banned more than 50 pesticide brands, many of which are outlawed in their countries of origin, in a major step toward...

Governor Jonathan Bii Unveils Transformative Agricultural Projects in Sergoit Ward

By Robert Assad Uasin Gishu Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim has launched a raft of transformative agricultural initiatives designed to uplift farmers in Sergoit Ward. The...

POLITICS

Parliamentary Committee Reviews Budget Estimates from State Departments for FY 2025/2026

By Robert Assad The National Assembly’s Committee on Regional Development has reviewed budget submissions from three key State Departments as part of the ongoing scrutiny...

Gachagua Launches Democracy for the Citizens Party

By Robert Assad Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has launched a new political party, the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), marking his formal entry...

Highlights from the Finance Bill 2025: Key Tax Proposals and Reforms Unveiled by Parliament

By Robert Assad The National Assembly has unveiled the Finance Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 19 of 2025), outlining major amendments to several tax laws,...

CSOs and NCCK Convene in Elgeyo Marakwet to Strengthen FLoCCA Programme Implementation

By Juliet Jerotich The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK), in collaboration with Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Elgeyo Marakwet County, convened a meeting...

Suspect Arrested in Connection with MP Charles Were’s Assassination

By Robert Assad Detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have arrested a suspect linked to the assassination of Kasipul Member of Parliament, Charles...

Kenya Strengthens Ties with Finland During Historic Presidential State Visit

By Robert Assad Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening diplomatic and development cooperation with Finland following a historic State Visit by Finnish President Alexander...