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 […]
Harambee Stars suffer another setback in AFCON 2027 qualifiers
Harambee Stars’ preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations suffered another blow on Thursday night as Kenya went down 1-0 to Guinea in Conakry, leaving Benni McCarthy’s side with just one point from their opening two Group D matches. Serhou Guirassy scored the decisive goal in the 37th minute, reacting quickest after Kenya failed to deal with a loose ball inside the penalty area before firing past Bryne Omondi. The defeat followed Kenya’s frustrating 1-1 draw with Eritrea in their opening qualifier, extending a difficult start to a campaign in which the Stars are already guaranteed a place at […]
Mombasa United Edge Kariobangi Sharks in Playoff First Leg
Mombasa United took a crucial step towards securing a place in the 2026/27 FKF Premier League after beating Kariobangi Sharks 2-1 in a pulsating promotion/relegation playoff first leg at a packed Mbaraki Sports Club on Thursday. The Mombasa crowd turned out in huge numbers, filling the venue to capacity and creating a sea of blue, with supporters proudly donning replicas carrying the “Tembea Mombasa” message as the coastal side looked to make home advantage count. The high-profile clash also attracted Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, alongside scores of other leaders and local dignitaries, underlining the significance of the encounter to […]
Sharks’ Decade-Long Premier League Journey Faces Biggest Test Yet in Mombasa
Kariobangi Sharks’ remarkable decade-long journey in Kenya’s top flight reaches a defining moment this afternoon when they face Mombasa United in the first leg of the FKF Premier League promotion/relegation playoff at Mbaraki Sports Club. Kick-off is set for 2pm, with the aggregate winner over the two legs earning the final place in the 18-team 2026/27 Premier League, while the loser will compete in the National Super League. The return leg is scheduled for October 6 in Nairobi. The playoff brings a sporting climax to a dispute that has held Kenyan football in suspense for weeks, with court battles, conflicting […]