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 […]
Gor Mahia maintain perfect start of the season with a victory over Visiting Bandari .
Gor Mahia maintained their perfect start to the 2026/27 SportPesa League season with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Bandari FC at Nyayo National Stadium on Saturday, overcoming late kickoff confusion to register their third consecutive win. The match, initially scheduled for 4:15 pm, had been moved to a 7:00 pm kickoff following a fan poll. However, Sports Kenya declined to approve the proposed floodlit fixture, forcing a last-minute change back to 4:15 pm today. The uncertainty did little to deter the record league champions, who continued their early pursuit of a successful title defence. Alpha Onyango once again proved decisive, […]
Emerging Stars Make Flying Start at U-15 World Cup
Kenya’s Emerging Stars made a flying start to the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Azerbaijan, thrashing Malta 6-2 in their opening match in Baku on Saturday. Patrick Nyale’s youngsters produced an impressive attacking display, scoring four times in the opening 19 minutes to take control of the contest before completing a convincing victory. Innocent Media opened the scoring in the fifth minute before Lewis Wafula doubled Kenya’s advantage three minutes later. Malta defender Lee Bonanno then scored an own goal in the 15th minute, further compounding his team’s problems. Dancan Muyah extended Kenya’s lead to 4-0 […]
Court halts NSL kick-off, FKF puts season on hold
The start of the 2026/2027 National Super League (NSL) season has been thrown into fresh uncertainty after the High Court in Machakos halted the competition’s commencement following a legal challenge by Darajani Gogo FC against Football Kenya Federation (FKF). The ruling, delivered on Friday, October 23, by Lady Justice Noel Adagi in case number HCJR/E020/2026, grants Darajani Gogo leave to pursue a judicial review application seeking an order of mandamus to compel FKF to reinstate the club on the 2026/2027 National Super League (NSL) fixture list. The court further directed that the leave granted would operate as a stay of […]