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.
ANTI-COUNTERFEIT AUTHORITY, ON INTENSIFIED ENFORCEMENT AGAINST COUNTERFEIT ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, AGRICULTURAL INPUTS AND SCHOOL STATIONERY
Counterfeit and illicit trade imposes a cost on our country that cannot be measured in money alone. It is borne by the farmer whose harvest fails because of counterfeit inputs, by the consumer exposed to dangerous alcohol, by the student relying on substandard learning materials and by families whose health is put at risk. The Authority’s recent operations show the scale of the counterfeit alcohol trade. Between 20 August and 3 September 2026, a multi-agency Rapid Results Initiative across high-risk areas of Nairobi reported 36 arrests and apprehensions, more than 5,555 suspected counterfeit bottles and approximately 39,580 litres of illicit […]
Mashemeji Derby Calls, Ticketing Concerns Emerge Over Bayern-Ajax Opener
The planned inauguration of the Raila Odinga International Stadium with a friendly between Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam has sparked debate, with football stakeholders calling for a local fixture to precede the European clash while others raise concerns about ticketing and stadium access. President William Ruto announced that the two European clubs will meet on January 5, 2027, at the 60,000-capacity facility at Talanta Sports City along Ngong Road in Nairobi. Both clubs have confirmed the fixture, which will open the stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Ticket sales are scheduled […]
Bayern Munich, Ajax Confirm January Clash to Open Raila Odinga International Stadium
European football giants Bayern Munich and Ajax Amsterdam have confirmed they will meet on January 5, 2027, in a friendly that will officially inaugurate the 60,000-capacity Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City in Nairobi. The two clubs confirmed the fixture through their official channels on Wednesday, October 28, following President William Ruto’s announcement that the European heavyweights would headline the opening of the new national stadium along Ngong Road. Bayern announced the Nairobi trip on its official website, describing the encounter as a special match to begin the new year. “A special match to kick off the new […]
Kenya Women Reach Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship.
Kenya’s women’s kabaddi team have stormed into the semi-finals of the Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship after crushing England 82-6 in their Group B encounter in Ahmedabad, India. The emphatic victory on Monday, October 26, extended Kenya’s unbeaten run and confirmed their place in the last four as they continued their impressive campaign at the tournament. Kenya’s 76-point winning margin underlined their dominance, with the team combining relentless raids and disciplined defending to leave England struggling to make an impact. Joy Vanessa Onyango led the Kenyan attack with an outstanding 27 raid points. Shabbie Yongo contributed six points, while Lavenda Odhiambo added […]