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 […]
Harry Kane’s Golden Season Earns Him Ballon d’Or Crown
Harry Kane has reached the summit of individual football recognition after winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or, capping a remarkable season in which his goalscoring exploits powered Bayern Munich to domestic silverware and helped England achieve their best World Cup finish in six decades. The 33-year-old England captain received the prestigious award at a ceremony at the London Palladium on Monday, ending a 25-year wait for an English winner. Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen was the last Englishman to claim the prize in 2001. Kane’s victory followed a phenomenal 2025/26 campaign in which he scored 73 goals in 65 appearances for […]
FIFA U-15 World Cup: Emerging Stars Finish Group Stage Unbeaten After Niger, Chad Tests
Kenya’s Junior Stars completed their Group Z campaign at the inaugural FIFA U-15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, with a 2-2 draw against Niger followed by a 3-2 victory over Chad today. The results extended Patrick Nyale’s side’s unbeaten run in the opening phase, with Kenya recording three wins and two draws from five matches to finish their group assignments without defeat. The Junior Stars were first tested by a determined Niger side that took the lead inside the opening minute, forcing Kenya to chase the game from the outset. Captain Innocent Media restored parity before the […]
Tusker’s Late Fightback Fails to Save CAF Confederation Cup Campaign
Tusker FC’s hopes of reaching the CAF Confederation Cup group stage ended in disappointment despite a spirited fightback that earned them a 1-1 draw against Tanzania’s Singida Black Stars in Sunday’s return leg at Azam Complex. The Brewers bowed out 2-1 on aggregate after losing the first leg 1-0 at Nyayo National Stadium, with their late equaliser proving insufficient to keep their continental campaign alive. Needing a victory to overturn the deficit, coach Julien Mette’s charges approached the contest with attacking intent, creating several opportunities in an entertaining first half but failing to find the breakthrough. Steven Etyang came close […]