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 […]
Police Fc Technical Bench Shake-Up: Head Coach Muyoti and Assistant John Baraza Fired
Kenya Police FC have parted ways with head coach Nicholas Muyoti and his assistant John Baraza after just two matches in the 2026/27 SportPesa League season, following their decision to pursue CAF-A coaching qualifications. In a statement released on Wednesday, the club confirmed it had consented to the duo’s request to enrol in the advanced coaching course, citing an understanding reached when they joined the team. “Coach Nicholas Muyoti and John Baraza joined Kenya Police Football Club on the understanding that the Club would release them to advance their CAF coaching credentials whenever an opportunity arose,” the statement read. The […]
Ronald Sichenje Strikes Late, Handing AFC Leopards First Win of the Season
AFC Leopards secured their first victory of the 2026/27 Season of Sportpesa League with a dramatic 2-1 win over Kenya Police FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday. Substitute Ronald Sichenje struck in stoppage time to hand Ingwe maximum points in a tense Mashujaa Day encounter, lifting the pressure on Fred Ambani’s men following their goalless draw against Bandari in their season opener. Leopards thought they had broken the deadlock before half-time when Tyson Otieno’s effort appeared to cross the goal line. However, the match officials ruled otherwise, sparking protests from players and supporters. Objects were thrown onto the pitch […]
Junior Starlets’ Winless World Cup Run Continues After China Defeat
Kenya’s Junior Starlets suffered a disappointing start to their FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup campaign in Morocco, falling 3-0 to China in their Group E opener on Monday. Xu Yue opened the scoring in the 12th minute, giving China an early advantage after capitalising on a pass from Wu Yichen. The Kenyan youngsters went into the break trailing by a single goal but conceded twice shortly after the restart. Xu Xiaotang doubled China’s lead in the 50th minute after following up a rebound from Fang Zhenzhu’s effort, which had struck the crossbar. Xu Xiaotang completed her brace three minutes later, […]