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 […]
Morans Fall to Madagascar as Kenya Set Up South Africa Semi-Final
Kenya Morans’ encouraging start to the Mauritius Sevens came to an abrupt end on Saturday after Madagascar produced a dominant display to beat them 26-0 and top Pool B at the SPARC International Rugby Stadium in Cascavelle. Kenya opened their campaign on a positive note with a 34-12 victory over Namibia. Brian Mutua scored the opening try to give the Morans a 5-0 lead, before Gabriel Ayimba pulled Kenya back into the contest. Victor Odhiambo Mola then produced a spectacular chip-and-chase try to restore Kenya’s advantage at 22-12. Rayvone Ambale set up Ayimba for his second try, before Arnold Ogonda […]
Thunder Complete Three-Peat After KPA Battle
Nairobi City Thunder completed a third consecutive Kenya Basketball Federation (KBF) Men’s Premier League title defence after edging Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) 74-70 in a tense Game Three at Kasarani Gymnasium on Friday night. The victory sealed a 3-0 sweep against the Dockers and extended Thunder’s extraordinary unbeaten run in the domestic league to three seasons, further cementing their growing dominance of Kenyan basketball. Unlike the opening two games in Mombasa, where Thunder controlled the series without dropping a contest, the champions were forced to fight until the final moments on home ground. KPA went into the break with a […]
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 […]