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.
Truck Driver Wins KES 102 Million SportPesa Mega Jackpot
For nearly two decades, Peter Mwaniki’s working life has revolved around long hours behind the wheel of a truck, travelling across different routes to provide for his family. At 47, the father of four had grown accustomed to the demands of his profession. What he did not expect was that a Sunday football jackpot would change the course of his family’s future. Mwaniki has become the first person this year to win the SportPesa Mega Jackpot, taking home KES 102 million after correctly predicting the outcomes of all 15 matches in the 15/15 jackpot draw held last Sunday. In a […]
FKF Congress Expels Mariga and Six Other NEC Members in Dramatic Meru SGM
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru has resulted in a major shake-up of the federation’s leadership, with delegates voting to expel Vice-President McDonald Mariga and six other National Executive Committee (NEC) members over alleged constitutional violations. The November 7 meeting, convened to address growing governance concerns within the federation, was initially disrupted by a police operation that saw officers from the Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU) enter the venue and fire tear gas, forcing delegates to temporarily flee. The disruption attracted the attention of FIFA and Confederation of African Football (CAF) representatives, who held discussions with […]
Tear Gas, Police Chaos Stall FKF Special General Meeting in Meru
The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) Special General Meeting (SGM) in Meru has stalled following dramatic scenes involving officers from the Police Rapid Deployment Unit (RDU), who stormed the meeting venue and fired tear gas canisters into a room where delegates were waiting for proceedings to begin. The chaos on Saturday, November 7, unfolded amid heightened tensions within the federation, with FKF Vice-President McDonald Mariga arriving at the venue under heavy police protection. A video released by FKF captures Mariga’s arrival, followed by RDU officers storming the meeting room, triggering a confrontation between police officers, delegates and other individuals present. The […]
McCarthy Drops In-Form Alpha Onyango in Final Harambee Stars Squad for South Africa Double-Header
Harambee Stars head coach Benni McCarthy has named his final 24-man squad for the upcoming back-to-back 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against South Africa, with in-form Gor Mahia midfielder Alpha Onyango among the notable omissions. Onyango was included in the initial 36-man provisional squad announced on October 29 but has failed to survive the final selection despite an impressive start to the 2026/27 SportPesa League campaign. The midfielder has been among the domestic competition’s standout performers, scoring in each of Gor Mahia’s opening three league matches against Murang’a SEAL, APS Bomet and Bandari. His contribution in the final third, […]