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 […]
Gor Mahia Shine Under the Lights as Musa Brace Inspires 4-2 Win Over Murang’a Seal
Gor Mahia began their SportPesa League title defence in emphatic fashion, overcoming Murang’a Seal 4-2 at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday night in a match that combined attacking brilliance, late drama and an emotional tribute to the club’s late patron, Raila Odinga. The victory gave the reigning champions a perfect start to their quest for a record-extending 23rd league title, with Shariff Musa scoring twice, Alpha Onyango opening the scoring and Jackson Dwang producing one of the evening’s most memorable moments with a spectacular long-range strike. Yet the contest offered more than six goals. The return of floodlights matches to […]
HSBC SVNS 2 Returns to Nairobi as Talanta Stadium Secures 2027 Season Opener
Kenya will once again welcome the international rugby sevens circuit in 2027, with the newly constructed Raila Odinga Stadium at Talanta Sports City set to host the opening leg of HSBC SVNS 2 as the global competition continues its journey towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. World Rugby has confirmed Nairobi, Montevideo and São Paulo as the three host cities for the 2027 SVNS 2 series, with the Kenyan capital getting the opening round on January 23 and 24, 2027. The announcement marks another important milestone for Kenyan rugby, with the tournament moving to the new Talanta facility after […]
Gor Mahia, Murang’a Seal Set for Season Opener as Floodlights Matches Return
Gor Mahia will host Murang’a Seal at Nyayo National Stadium on Tuesday from 7pm as Sportpesa League floodlights matches return after nearly a decade, reviving a matchday tradition that once featured prominently in Kenya’s top-flight league. The 2026/27 season opener carries significance beyond the three points at stake, with the return of evening football offering supporters an opportunity to experience a familiar feature of Kenyan football that has been absent from the domestic league for years. The fixture was initially scheduled for Saturday but was moved to Tuesday due to the unavailability of Nyayo National Stadium. The rescheduled encounter will […]