Government plans to expand cash transfers to 2.5 million households
Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection Alfred Mutua says cash transfers remains important but can not provide lasting protection on their own. “Cash transfer, however well targeted, protects a household only for as long as the transfer lasts,” he said, adding that sustainable livelihoods offered more durable protection against poverty and economic shocks. According to the Ministry, the government currently provides more than Sh3.5 billion monthly to vulnerable Kenyans through various social protection programmes. Inua Jamii beneficiaries have increased from 1.2 million to 1.7 million, with the government targeting 2.5 million households. The programme has also shifted from commercial […]
Youths urged to make informed decisions on reproductive health
Vihiga County marked World Contraceptive Day Saturday at the Vihiga Rural hospital with a bold call for youth empowerment to make informed choices. This year’s commemoration was held under the rallying call “My Contraception, My Choice, My Future.” Speaking during the event, Sabatia Sub County Hospital representative Caroline Muhani said access to accurate information enables residents to make informed decisions on their reproductive health, which has a long-term impact on future generations.
Women’s groups in Vihiga County have received Sh18.8 million from Uwezo Fund and Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), aimed at empowering them economically.
The women’s groups received Sh4.55 million from the Uwezo Fund and Sh14.25 million from WEF Friday during the launch of a nationwide sensitization drive on MSMEs presided over by the Co-operatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises CS Wycliffe Oparanya at Mbale Municipal grounds.
SportPesa Goal Rush Crowns 7th Millionaire
SportPesa crowns its seventh Goal Rush millionaire, with 27-year-old Njoro, Nakuru farmer Meshack Kiplangat walking away with a life-changing Ksh 10 million after correctly predicting the first goal-scoring team and exact goal time across three pre-selected matches on the free-to-play game. Kiplangat, a first-born son who grows potatoes and maize on his family’s farm in Njoro, moved back to Nakuru after a difficult stint in Nairobi that pushed him to return home and rebuild from scratch as a full-time farmer. A consistent gamer, he had previously tasted success with a Ksh 10,000 multibet win, but nothing prepared him for the […]
Kenya Morans Reclaim Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens Crown in Madagascar Thriller
Kenya Morans have reclaimed the Rugby Africa Men’s Sevens title after edging Madagascar 15-12 in a thrilling final on Sunday in Mauritius, ending the Makis’ recent dominance over the Kenyan side and restoring the continental crown to Kenyan hands. The victory completed an impressive turnaround for the Morans, who had endured a difficult pool-stage encounter against Madagascar before responding with a commanding semi-final performance against South Africa. Madagascar had entered the final unbeaten after winning all four of their matches, while Kenya arrived with renewed confidence following a 15-0 victory over South Africa in the semi-final. The Makis made the […]
Kenya Morans Storm Into Mauritius Sevens Final After Blanking South Africa
Kenya Morans produced a statement performance in the Cup semi-final on Sunday, shutting out South Africa 15-0 to book their place in the final of the 2026 Africa Men’s Sevens Series tournament in Mauritius. The emphatic victory marked a strong response from Kenya following a mixed pool-stage campaign and put the Morans within one match of lifting the Mauritius title. Kenya opened their campaign with a 34-12 victory over Namibia, before making it two wins from two with a 19-0 triumph over Réunion. Their perfect start was halted in the final pool match when Madagascar handed them a 26-0 defeat, […]
Morans Fall to Madagascar as Kenya Set Up South Africa Semi-Final
Kenya Morans’ encouraging start to the Mauritius Sevens came to an abrupt end on Saturday after Madagascar produced a dominant display to beat them 26-0 and top Pool B at the SPARC International Rugby Stadium in Cascavelle. Kenya opened their campaign on a positive note with a 34-12 victory over Namibia. Brian Mutua scored the opening try to give the Morans a 5-0 lead, before Gabriel Ayimba pulled Kenya back into the contest. Victor Odhiambo Mola then produced a spectacular chip-and-chase try to restore Kenya’s advantage at 22-12. Rayvone Ambale set up Ayimba for his second try, before Arnold Ogonda […]